Synopsis: A tropical wave is approaching the area and could increase the chances for cloudiness and showers across the Islands later today and tonight. Possible rainfall total for the forecast period is 13 mm or 0.5 inch. Meanwhile the small craft advisory remains in effect.

Weather today: Partly cloudy, becoming increasingly cloudy with a 70 percent or high chance of showers. There is also a slight chance of thunderstorms developing.

Weather tonight: Cloudy with a 70 percent or high chance of showers and a low chance of thunderstorms.

Winds: East at 22 to 33 km/h or 12 to 18 knots with possible higher gusts to 52 km/h or 28 knots.

Seas: 1.5 to 2.1 metres or 5 to 7 feet. The small craft advisory remains in effect.

Rainfall to date for the month of July: 8.8 mm/0.35 inches

Sunset today:  6:45 pm.   Sunrise tomorrow:  5:40 am.