A Low Chance of Showers Likely Today in Montserrat, Associated with a Tight pressure Gradient

And, A high Surf Advisory is in effect for Montserrat’s Northern to Eastern coastlines. They are Marguerita Bay, Rendezvous Beach, Little Bay and Carrs Bay – Beachgoers are advised to be extremely cautious!

Also, A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for open waters on the Atlantic side of the island. Inexperienced Mariners and Fisher Folks on Montserrat, especially those operating smaller vessels should stay in port due to these hazardous marine conditions.

Below, the rest of Today’s Local Weather Forecast for Montserrat – Thursday, 17 February 2022:

Synopsis: A tight pressure gradient will maintain breezy conditions across the island. These winds will maintain above normal seas. Additionally, a low level trough will move across the area tonight resulting in periods of overnight showers.

Weather Today: Partly cloudy and breezy with a 30% or low chance of showers.

Winds: East-northeast at 12 to 21 mph, gusting as high as 30 mph.

Seas: 6 to 8 feet with swells up 6 feet. A high surf advisory is in effect for the northern to eastern coastline and a small craft advisory is in effect for open waters on the Atlantic side of the island.Sunset today: 6:13 pm.

Temperatures: highs to reach 29°C or 84°F.

The weather is always changing! Stay Ahead! Events such as flash floods can occur with little or no warning in Montserrat, due to prolonged rain, rain showers in higher elevations and soil saturation.

Continue to monitor DMCA Facebook, Instagram and Twitter social media sites and our website http://dmca.gov.ms for daily weather updates, public advisories and warnings and information on natural and man-made hazards to which Montserrat is prone.

Disclaimer: The Disaster Management Coordination Agency (DMCA) is the national body responsible for coordinating the management of emergencies and disasters in Montserrat, and not an official Meteorological Agency. The Information disseminated by the Department is gathered from a number of professional sources utilized by the DMCA and the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services, the agency responsible for aviation weather products and services for Montserrat.

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