Thursday Will Be Mostly Sunny, Scattered Showers, 88°F – EXCESSIVE HEAT –

Tradewinds staff
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Updated 8/28/24 at 8:24 p.m. AST 

Weather updates are posted by Jesse Daley, who has been reporting on weather for the Source since 2022 and holds an Undergraduate Certificate in Weather Forecasting from Pennsylvania State University. 

VI SOURCE WEATHER UPDATES

THURSDAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: 8/29/24

Happy Thursday!

According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Thursday will be mostly sunny with scattered showers due to moisture associated with a tropical wave near the region. The high temperature will be approximately 88°F, 31.1°C, with a high heat index. Winds will be out of the east at roughly 15 mph, gusting up to 20 mph, and the chance of rain on Thursday is approximately 30 percent. 

Thursday night will be partly cloudy, with scattered showers. The low temperature will be approximately 82°F, 27.7°C, with winds out of the east at roughly 20 mph, gusting up to 25 mph. The chance of rain on Thursday night is approximately 30 percent.

Yellow = Limited Risk, Orange = Elevated Risk, Red = Significant Risk

Below: Infrared satellite imagery obtained at 8:00 p.m. AST on Wednesday indicates a partly to mostly cloudy sky around the USVI and Puerto Rico. Showers and thunderstorms are possible.

MARINE WEATHER UPDATE

The NWS has noted that some choppy conditions can be expected due to gusty winds. Additionally, marine conditions may be hazardous due to thunderstorms developing over the waters.

On Thursday, the seas will be approximately 3 to 4 feet, with occasional seas up to 5 feet. Winds will be out of the east at around 15 knots, gusting up to 25 knots.

On Thursday night, the seas will be approximately 3 to 4 feet, with occasional seas up to 5 feet. Winds will be out of the east at approximately 15 to 20 knots, gusting up to 25 knots.

The water temperature is approximately 86°F, approximately 30°C.

Ocean Water Temperature Map from 8/26/24, courtesy of NOAA:

Wave Height Forecast Map courtesy of NWS:

HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS

Choppy Seas: The NWS has noted that choppy seas may continue on Thursday due to gusty winds and possible rainfall, with thunderstorms over the local waters.

Rip Currents: On Thursday, the risk of rip currents is projected to be moderate to high across most of the region. 

Clear = Low Rip Current Risk, Yellow = Moderate Rip Current Risk, Red = High Rip Current Risk

Learn more about rip current safety in an interview between the NWS and the VI Source here.

TROPIC WATCH 

Tropical Activity:

! The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area in the Central Tropical Atlantic for potential tropical development over the next seven days. Residents and visitors in the USVI are encouraged to follow the NHC for the latest tropical updates. 

Click here to learn tips on being prepared during the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

Days Remaining in the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season: 93 Days

OBSERVATIONS

Sunrise: 6:05 a.m.
Sunset: 6:36 p.m.

Ocean water temperature: Approximately 86°F, approximately 30°C.

UV index: 10+ out of 10 (VERY HIGH)

Wednesday’s high temperature: 89°F, 31.6°C
Wednesday’s low temperature:  80°F, 26.6°C

Preparation for extreme weather events in the Caribbean, such as earthquakes and tropical cyclones, is important. Residents and visitors in the USVI are encouraged to stay updated on weather events on the V.I. Source Weather page and sign up for alerts from the National Weather Service and the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency.

Article Series: “Extreme Weather in the Caribbean”