Updated 6/29/24 at 12:47 a.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
! The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has noted that “Tropical Storm Beryl” has formed, and the system is anticipated to intensify as it moves west. The cyclone is currently forecast to pass to the south of the USVI early next week. However, some impacts are expected, including rough seas and rain/wind. Please see “Tropic Watch” section below, and follow the NHC for updates, as the forecast can change rapidly.
! An article regarding drought conditions across the territory, as well as details about summer weather, is available here!
! June 1 marked the beginning of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season: NOAA Forecasts Above-Average 2024 Hurricane Season, Expects High Number of Named Cyclones.
Article Series: “Extreme Weather in the Caribbean”
- Part 1: Caribbean Earthquakes and Tsunamis
- Part 2: Caribbean Volcanoes
- Part 3: Rip Currents
- Part 4: Hurricanes
- Part 5: Wildfires
- Part 6: Flash Floods
- An article about earthquakes in the Caribbean is available here!
- An informational video about drought conditions in the USVI is available here!
- Article: Colorado State University Predicts Extremely Active 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season
- Article: La Niña Weather Pattern May Spawn an Active 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season
SATURDAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: 6/29/24
Happy Saturday!
According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Saturday will be partly sunny, with a chance of scattered showers. The high temperature will be approximately 88°F, 31.1°C, with winds out of the east at about 18 mph, gusting up to 23 mph. The Heat Index may be high, and staying hydrated and cool is essential. Excessive Heat Warnings or Advisories may be issued. The chance of rain on Saturday is roughly 50 percent.
Saturday night will be partly cloudy, with a chance of scattered showers. The low temperature will be approximately 81°F, 27.2°C, with winds out of the east at about 20 to 22 mph, gusting up to 28 mph. The possibility of rain on Saturday night is roughly 40 percent.
Yellow = Limited Risk, Orange = Moderate Risk, Red = Significant Risk
Below: Infrared satellite imagery obtained at 12:20 a.m. AST on Saturday indicates a partly cloudy sky around the USVI and Puerto Rico. Showers are possible.
MARINE WEATHER UPDATE
On Saturday, the seas will be approximately 2 to 4 feet, with occasional seas up to 5 feet. Winds will be out of the east at about 10 to 15 knots, gusting up to 20 knots.
On Saturday 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 about 15 knots to 20 knots, gusting up to 25 knots.
The water temperature is approximately 87°F, approximately 30.5°C.
Ocean Water Temperature Map from 6/25/24, courtesy of NOAA:
Wave Height Forecast Map courtesy of NWS:
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
Rip Currents: The risk of rip currents is projected to be moderate across most of the region on Saturday.
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 (NHC) is monitoring several tropical disturbances:
The NHC has noted that “Tropical Storm Beryl” has formed in the Atlantic, and the cyclone is moving to the west. The storm is expected to intensify as it moves across the southern islands in the Lesser Antilles.
Additionally, another tropical wave in the Atlantic is being monitored for development. Regardless of how close each disturbance is to the USVI and Puerto Rico, impacts including hazardous marine conditions and inclement weather should be expected. The forecast can change rapidly, and updates will be posted as they become available. Residents and visitors are advised to follow the NHC for updates.
The NHC is also monitoring “Invest 94L” near the southwestern Gulf of Mexico for possible development. This system could develop as it moves toward the southwestern Gulf of Mexico later this weekend. A tropical depression may form.
The forecast can change rapidly. Please follow the National Hurricane Center for the latest updates.
Article: NOAA Forecasts Above-Average 2024 Hurricane Season, Expects High Number of Named Cyclones
Click here to learn tips on being prepared during the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Days Remaining in the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season: 154 Days
OBSERVATIONS
Sunrise: 5:47 a.m.
Sunset: 7:00 p.m.
Ocean water temperature: Approximately 87°F, approximately 30.5°C.
UV index: 10 out of 10 (VERY HIGH)
Friday’s high temperature: 89°F, 31.6°C
Friday’s low temperature: 81°F, 27.2°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.
