AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
FOR THE LEEWARD ISLANDS AND BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
ISSUED BY ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES

14:03 UTC MAY 29 2026

 

DISCUSSION:   THE PRESENCE OF SAHARAN DUST ALONG WITH DRY AIR WILL CONTINUE TO LIMIT SHOWER ACTIVITY ACROSS THE REGION. BOTH THE GUADELOUPE AND PUERTO RICO RADARS ARE HIGHLIGHTING LITTLE OR NO SHOWERS IN THE VICINITY OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS AND BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS RESPECTIVELY. THE FORECAST MODELS ARE PROJECTING FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS DRY AIR LINGERING OVER THE ISLANDS, THEREFORE, THE CHANCE OF SHOWERS WILL REMAIN LOW. THE MARINE MODELS ARE ALSO PROJECTING SAFE SEAS FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS WHERE WAVE HEIGHTS WILL NOT EXCEED 1.8 METRES OR 6 FEET.

 

FORECASTER

LORNE SALMON