Good morning and Happy Sunday to everyone! We are waking up to the last day of the weekend, and as forecasted, the atmosphere is becoming more dynamic.
Mauritius Weather in Detail
Today starts with cloudy skies over a good part of the island. The morning holds a definite risk of rain, especially for the Central Plateau and the eastern half of the island. We are also feeling a breeze from the East, blowing at an average speed of 23 km/h.
As the day progresses, we expect an improvement in the weather. Once the outer cloud bands associated with GRANT pass over us, sunny spells should return. However, do not get too comfortable: the rain is likely to return in the evening and continue into tomorrow. As Cyclone GRANT transits approximately 400 km North of Mauritius, the wind speed will increase noticeably over the next 24 hours.
Sea conditions are mixed. In the West, it is relatively calm with waves of 1.1 meters on the reefs, and 1.3 meters in the North. However, from the East to the South, waves are approaching 2 meters outside the reefs. High tide is at 13:11, with low tides at 07:07 and 19:48.
Outlook: Rodrigues, St Brandon & Agalega weather
Rodrigues received 4-5mm of rain yesterday. Today starts decently, though the wind is stronger there, averaging 35 km/h from the East. There is a risk of rain between 07:00 AM and 09:00 AM; while it may clear up slightly afterwards, the chance of showers remains. The sea is rough with 2.3-meter waves.
St. Brandon is facing rough conditions: convective clouds with the capacity to dump 50mm of rain in one hour are currently 117 km away, promising heavy rain and thunderstorms for the archipelago. Agalega enjoys a sunny morning, but the Intertropical Convergence Zone is becoming active. Residents should prepare for a full week of heavy rain starting tomorrow until Saturday.
Cyclone Watch & Distant Systems
Cyclone GRANT is located at 15.3° South and 62.6° East, moving West-South-West at 18 km/h. Additionally, there is a low-pressure system (numbered 91S) very far away, 4000 km North-East of Mauritius (8.1°S, 92.7°E). It is currently pushing winds of 75 km/h (gusts to 100 km/h) and moving East at 25 km/h. If it intensifies tomorrow, it will be named by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology. It is expected to potentially turn Westward starting Tuesday. Long-term models suggest a risk of very heavy rainfall for our region around mid-January.
It is a day of two halves: a cloudy start, a brighter midday, and a breezy, potentially wet evening. Keep an eye on the weather updates as GRANT passes to our North. Have a wonderful Sunday!
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