5TH October 2018 – Synopsis: Some moisture and instability persisting in the atmosphere over the region will maintain a moderate chance of showers and a low chance of thunderstorms over the islands.
Weather Today: Cloudy with a 60 percent or moderate chance of showers and a 30 percent or low chance of thunderstorms this afternoon.
Weather Tonight: Cloudy with a 60 percent or moderate chance of showers and a 30 percent or low chance of thunderstorms..
Winds: East-southeast at 13 to 22 km/h or 7 to 12 knots..
Seas: Slight with significant wave heights 1 to 1.2 metres or 3 to 4 feet. Some long period swells breaking on the shores of the islands will continue to produce high and hazardous surfs; therefore, a high surf advisory remains in effect for beachgoers particularly for the beaches on the north and east sides of the islands..
Sunset today: 6:04 pm.
Sunrise tomorrow: 6:10 am.
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