The Grenada Meteorological Office speaks of monitoring a cold front is over the North Eastern Caribbean, extending through the central Leeward Islands to near 16 degrees North and 68 degrees West.
Seas of 8 feet are just North of the Leeward Islands based on alti-meter data.
REPORT:
The Met Office says recent satellite-derived wind data indicate moderate to fresh North winds in the wake of the front across the waters South of Puerto Rico.
Winds increase to fresh to strong speeds South of the Dominican Republic to about 14 degrees North.
Seas are 7 to 8 feet within the winds for the forecast, the aforementioned cold front will move South East and dissipate through tonight.
Large northerly swels will impact Atlantic passages of the North East Caribbean today, then gradually become North East over the weekend before subsiding Monday.
High pressure will prevail across the western Atlantic and move slowly East to South East through Monday.
Looking at the forecast for Grenada, Satellite observations and model data indicate that the Cold front should continue on its current path resulting in moderate sea conditions and NE’ly to E’ly swells.
Hazy and windy conditions will continue with the possibility of isolated showers.
Looking at potential impacts, the Met Office says
-Be prepared for isolated cases of erosion in exposed areas as well as sheltered areas and be prepared to secure small crafts and larger ones, irrespective of tide phase.
-Mariners should take caution due to reduced visibility, especially during dense haze.
– Cruise Terminal Berths may be unusable for all ships when significant wave height is above 6.5 feet 2 m.
