Forecast and Conditions for Saint John, Virgin Islands

Updated: 7:14 AM AST on November 09, 2009
Observed at The Buccaneer Resort, Christiansted, Virgin Islands
Temperature 79.9 °F
Humidity 83%
Dew Point 74 °F
Wind NNW at 15.0 mph
Pressure 29.95 in (Steady)
Conditions Partly Cloudy
Visibility 10.0 miles
Clouds (FEW) : 6000 ft
Yesterday's Maximum 85.3 °F
Yesterday's Minimum 77.8 °F
Normal high 84 °F
Normal low 75 °F
Record high 89 °F (1997)
Record low 73 °F (1996)
Sunrise06:21 AM (AST)
Sunset05:43 PM (AST)
Moon RiseNo Moon Rise
Moon Set12:38 PM (AST)
Moon Phase
High Surf Advisory
Statement as of 5:07 am AST on November 9, 2009


... High surf advisory remains in effect until 4 PM AST Wednesday...

A high surf advisory remains in effect until 4 PM AST Wednesday.

Long period northerly swells will affect the north coast of
Puerto Rico... Culebra... Vieques... and the U.S. Virgin Islands
today through Wednesday. Swells will peak Wednesday morning and
slowly subside thereafter.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

For the Atlantic waters along the north facing beaches

These long period swells will produce large breaking waves of 10 to
15 feet along the local reefs... beaches and Shoals of the local
islands Monday through Wednesday. Therefore... a high surf advisory
has been issued.

These breaking waves will generate strong and dangerous currents
within the surf zone... called rip currents. These narrow outward
flowing currents can carry people and animals away from the coast
line and out to sea. If you become caught in a rip current... do not
panic. Calmly... remain afloat... gather your bearings relative to the
beach... and swim parallel to the beach. You will eventually leave
the grip of this narrow current... and be able to safely swim to
shore.

Local beach goers... and inexperienced surfers and swimmers are urged
to stay out of the water until these hazardous surf conditions
subside. Persons on the beach should be vigilant for large breaking
waves surging upon the shore... which can carry people of all sizes
into the ocean. You should avoid being near the shore line and stay
off of rock formations.

These surging waves will also create the potential for beach erosion
during times of high tide.

The times of the high tide for the following locations are:

San Juan harbor: 1.9 feet at 2:43 PM on Monday afternoon.

Magens Bay St thomas:1.7 feet at 3:09 PM AST on Monday afternoon.

Christiansted St croix: 1.0 feet at 1:06 PM AST on Monday afternoon.

Stay tuned for any additional statements or possible watches or
warnings from your National Weather Service forecast office in San
Juan.

This product... along with other weather... hydrological and climate
information... is available on the web at http://www.Srh.NOAA.Gov/sju
or at http://weather.Gov.






Forecast as of 4:17 am AST on November 9, 2009

High surf advisory in effect until 4 PM AST Wednesday...
Today
Cloudy. Widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms in the morning...then numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the morning. Highs 87 lower elevations ranging to 79 higher elevations. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms in the evening...then numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy. Lows 81 lower elevations ranging to 71 higher elevations. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms. Highs 86 lower elevations ranging to 78 higher elevations. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Tuesday Night
Cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms in the evening...then scattered showers after midnight. Lows 81 lower elevations ranging to 70 higher elevations. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Veterans Day
Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming variably cloudy. Scattered showers. Highs 86 lower elevations ranging to 78 higher elevations. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 81 lower elevations ranging to 71 higher elevations. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Thursday
Variably cloudy with scattered showers in the morning... then cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 87 lower elevations ranging to 79 higher elevations. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday Night
Cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 81 lower elevations ranging to 73 higher elevations. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday
Cloudy in the morning then becoming variably cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Highs 87 lower elevations ranging to 79 higher elevations. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday Night
Variably cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 81 lower elevations ranging to 73 higher elevations. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Saturday
Variably cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms in the morning...then partly cloudy with scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs 87 lower elevations ranging to 79 higher elevations. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy with isolated showers. Lows 81 lower elevations ranging to 71 higher elevations. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Sunday
Partly cloudy with isolated showers. Highs 87 lower elevations ranging to 79 higher elevations. Chance of rain 20 percent.
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