A high-pressure system is expected to rebuild across the area today. Periods of cloudiness with a few showers are anticipated, with the atmosphere gradually becoming drier as the day progresses.
Fair air quality is forecast today as a slight Saharan dust plume moves through the island chain. Individuals who are unusually sensitive to dust should take the necessary precautions.
Seas are expected to be moderate during the next 24 hours, with waves peaking near 5 feet along the western coast and near 8 feet along the eastern coast. The Small Craft Warning was downgraded to a Small Craft Advisory at 6:00 a.m. Small craft operators should continue to monitor changing conditions. Sea bathers should stay away from the water, particularly along the eastern coast.
Meanwhile, a tropical wave in the central Tropical Atlantic is expected to begin affecting the southern portion of the Lesser Antilles on Monday.
