Forecast Discussion

05/20/2026

Departamento Meteorologico Aruba http://www.meteo.aw

Discussion Valid from 5:00 AM 19/05/2026

...CARIBBEAN SEA & LOCAL REGION...

Local forecast:
The ridge of the Atlantic high pressure system
will support breezy conditions. Winds will reach
strong to possibly near gale force winds in gusts
during this forecast period. Otherwise, moisture
moving with the airflow can occasionally induce
some cloudy skies with a passing shower.
However, no significant amounts of
rainfall are expected.

Moreover, Saharan Dust will linger in the
regional atmosphere and limit the visibility
and induce air of a lower quality in the region.
People sensitive to changes in the air quality
must take the necessary precautions to aviod
health issues.

Marine conditions:
Smooth to slight seas are in place on the protected
south sites. Slight to moderate seas are noted on
the exposed south sides with seas of around 2 to
locally 3 feet. Generally moderate seas are noted
over the east to northwest coastal areas with seas
around 4 to 6 feet.

Small Craft must exercise caution on the east
to northwest coastal sections...

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