Author: Heidi

LOTS OF WARNINGS TODAY

December 10, 2018

Gale Warning (Valid for  This morning through This evening)
Thunderstorm Advisory (Valid for Late This morning )
Small Craft Warning (Valid for Late This evening through Tuesday morning)
Deepening low pressure to the northwest will continue to produce isolated to scattered showers early this morning with strong to gale force winds while rough seas increase rough to very rough. A cold front associated with this low will bring a risk of thunder for the late morning hours. Conditions improve in the afternoon and evening, though this will be short lived as a second low passes to the northwest bringing more unsettled weather later tomorrow into Wednesday.
High near 24°C/75°F.Humidity 85%
Winds south-southwesterly 25 to 35 knots gusts to 40 knots, veering southwesterly in the afternoon, localized higher gusts near thunderstorms.
Seas inside the reef 2 to 5 ft… Outside the reef 10 to 17 ft, increasing during the morningSea Surface Temperature: 20.3°C/68.5°F   High tide: 10:09 a.m.
Sunrise 7:09  Sunset  5:14
Info taken from The Bermuda Weather Service. 

Dec 6, 2018

Windy, a brief sprinkle then winds ease this afternoon.
Deep low pressure to the northeast works in unison with high pressure to the northwest thus driving strong winds with gale force gusts and building seas this morning, then tapering off by this afternoon. Conditions mildly settle from Friday through the weekend under weak high pressure and abating seas, yet isolated brief showers can’t be entirely ruled out. A complex low pressure system approaches Sunday night bringing wet and windy weather to the Island.
High near 19°C/66°F.
Humidity 72%
Winds west-northwesterly 20 to 30 knots, gusts to gale force early this morning then subsiding, easing northwesterly 15 to 20 knots by mid afternoon.  Tonight –   Winds northerly 8 to 12 knots, becoming variable 5 knots overnight..
Small Craft Warning (Valid for  This morning through Tonight)
Seas inside the reef 2 to 4 ft… Outside the reef 9 to 13 ft, decreasing during the afternoon
Sea Surface Temperature: 20.3°C/68.5°F
High tide: 7:36 a.m.
Sunrise 7:06  Sunset  5:13
Info taken from The Bermuda Weather Service.

December 5, 2018

A  BEAUTIFUL DAY AHEAD !
Enjoy the day.  During tonight a developing low, passing to our northwest, will cause winds to strengthen to near gale force particularly around dawn tomorrow with seas increasing rough. Isolated to scattered showers will also move across with a chance of thunderstorms. Showers will soon clear Thursday with winds and seas easing through the day, then staying mainly fair through the weekend.
High near 23°C/73°F.
Humidity dropped – 78%
Winds west-southwesterly 10 to 15 knots, veering west-northwesterly this morning then easing variable 5 knots this afternoon
Small Craft Warning (Valid for tonight through Thursday evening)
Seas inside the reef 1 to 3 ft… Outside the reef 4 to 6 ft
Sea Surface Temperature: 20.3°C/68.5°F
High tide: 6:53 a.m.
Sunrise 7:05  Sunset  5:13

December 4, 2018

THE WINDS ARE BACK…  GRRRR
Fair with moderate to strong winds today.
Fair with moderate to strong winds today. A cold front will slowly move in from the northwest bringing periods of rain and showers, strong winds and a chance of thunder Tuesday. The front will clear to our southeast by dawn Wednesday bringing a return of fair weather, light to moderate winds and cooler temperatures. A rapidly developing system will bring showers again
High near 24°C/75°F.
Humidity 78%
Winds variable 5 knots, increasing south-southwesterly 8 to 12 knots in the afternoon
Small Craft Warning (Valid for  This morning through Tuesday afternoon)
Seas inside the reef 1 to 2 ft… Outside the reef 4 to 7 ft, increasing during the night
Sea Surface Temperature: 20.3°C/68.5°F
High tide: 5:37 pm.
Sunrise 7:04 Sunset  5:15
Info taken from The Bermuda Weather Service.

December 1, 2018

For the moment It’s just perfect out there !
Light to moderate winds will increase moderate to strong this afternoon as a weak frontal trough moves through the area. Moderate to rough long period seas will abate slight to moderate this evening. Fair to fine conditions are expected for much of Sunday as high pressure extends over Bermuda. Conditions become more unsettled on Monday as a cold front moves into the area. Rain and showers with a chance of thunder are possible Monday night as the leading edge of the front enters the area.
High near 22°C/72°F.
Humidity 61%
Winds west-northwesterly 8 to 12 knots, increasing 12 to 18 knots by late morning, then increasing westerly 15 to 20 knots in the mid-afternoon, then veering northwesterly late afternoon.
Tonight – Winds northwesterly 15 to 20 knots, rapidly easing 10 to 15 knots in the early evening, then becoming variable 5 overnight.
SMALL CRAFT WARNING still in effect through this evening:   Seas inside the reef 1 to 2 ft… Outside the reef 5 to 9 ft, decreasing
Sea Surface Temperature: 20.3°C/68.5°F
High tide: 2:37 pm.
Sunrise 7:02 Sunset  5:13
Info taken from The Bermuda Weather Service.

 

November 30, 2018

Increasing sunshine with easing winds.
Moderate to strong winds gradually ease as high pressure nudges in from the west. Fair to fine conditions expected tomorrow as high pressure extends across the area. Clouds increase late tomorrow afternoon with isolated showers tomorrow night as a weak frontal trough moves through the area. Fair to fine conditions are expected on Sunday as high pressure takes control again.
High near 21°C/70F.  (Whoa !  Love it ! )
Humidity a beautiful 53%
Winds west-northwesterly 18 to 24 knots, easing 15 to 20 knots in the early afternoon.
Tonight – Winds west-northwesterly 12 to 18 knots, easing 10 to 15 knots overnight
SMALL CRAFT WARNING still in effect:  Seas inside the reef 2 to 3 ft… Outside the reef 6 to 14 ft, decreasing during the evening.
Sea Surface Temperature taking another drop: 20.3°C/68.5°F
High tide: 2:37 pm.
Sunrise 7:01 Sunset  5:13
Info taken from The Bermuda Weather Service.

November 29, 2018

Sunny periods, occasional showers, continued wind.
 Deep low pressure to the distant north drives strong winds with gale force gusts along with isolated to scattered showers and very rough to rough seas through today. Winds and showers ease while seas abate rough to moderate on Friday through the weekend as high pressure moves closer to the Island.
High near 19°C/766F.  (Whoa !  Love it ! )
Humidity a beautiful 57%
Winds west-northwesterly 20 to 30 knots, slightly easing this morning, then gusts to near gale or gale force for a time this afternoon, especially near showers.
SMALL CRAFT WARNING still in effect:  Seas inside the reef 2 to 4 ft… Outside the reef 9 to 18 ft, decreasing during the evening…
Sea Surface Temperature taking a drop: 21.3°C/70.3°F
High tide: 1:29 pm.
Sunrise 7:00 Sunset  5:13

November 28, 2018

 Gale force winds with gusts to storm force arrive soon.
 Showers dissipate early this morning as a cold front leaves. An approaching strong low to the north brings gale force winds with gusts to storm force from mid morning into the evening with Isolated to scattered showers and seas building very rough to high. Remaining windy on Thursday with passing showers and rough to very rough seas, then conditions gradually settle towards Friday and Saturday as high pressure settles nearby.
High near 22°C/72°F.
Humidity 91% (it’s muggy)
Winds west-southwesterly 20 to 30 knots gusts to 40 knots, increasing 30 to 40 knots gusts to 50 knots by mid-morning, veering westerly by afternoon..  Tonight –   Winds west-northwesterly 30 to 40 knots gusts to 50 knots, decreasing 20 to 30 knots gusts to 40 knots by midnight.
WOW.  It’s rough out there – Good thing we have our reefs surrounding us….. Seas inside the reef 2 to 5 ft… Outside the reef 12 to 24 ft, decreasing during the night.
Sea Surface Temperature taking a drop: 21.3°C/70.3°F
High tide: 12:23 pm.
Sunrise 6:59  Sunset  5:14
Info taken from The Bermuda Weather Service.

November 26, 2018

Cloudy and dry with easing winds.
Pretty much settled conditions today.  . Deteriorating tomorrow due to a frontal trough becoming slow moving near overhead. This brings  strong winds along with showers and rain especially later Tuesday into Wednesday, before a deepening low to our north develops gale force winds which makes the frontal trough clear east of Bermuda by Wednesday afternoon. Becoming cooler thereafter. (woo hoo)
High near 22°C/72°F.. (perfect)
Humidity a beautiful 59%!
Winds west-northwesterly 10 to 15 knots, easing slightly during the afternoon while backing westerly.
Seas inside the reef 1 to 2 ft… Outside the reef 4 to 8 ft, decreasing.
Sea Surface Temperature: 23.2°C/73.8°F
High tide: 10:31 a.m.
Sunrise 6:58  Sunset  5:14
Info taken from The Bermuda Weather Service.  Check out their website for more info:  www.weather.bm