A significant plume of Saharan dust is currently moving across the islands, which is expected to reduce visibility and impact air quality for residents.
Officials have stated that the public should take necessary precautions due to these conditions. This haze is expected to persist until Wednesday, when a gradual thinning out of the dust plume is anticipated.
Despite the dust, the general weather pattern remains relatively fair because the Atlantic High Pressure System is dominating the Eastern Caribbean.
This system will likely bring brief interruptions of occasional light showers over the coming days. Wind conditions are currently reported as moderate to fresh east south easterly trades traveling between 20 and 35 kilometers per hour. A shift toward east north easterly winds is expected on Tuesday, with speeds settling around 30 kilometers per hour by Wednesday.
Maritime conditions are also being monitored, with seas currently moderate in open water and swells peaking at 1.5 meters on western coasts and 2.0 meters on eastern coasts. Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise extreme caution because of gusty winds and reduced visibility in the Saharan dust.
Specifically, the forecast for Tuesday, July 14th, calls for hazy and breezy conditions with a few showers. Wednesday is expected to be occasionally cloudy and breezy, while Thursday should be fair to partly cloudy with only a few isolated showers.
