Kwajalein Atoll Forecast
Wednesday, February 05, 2025
KWAJALEIN FORECAST DISCUSSION
A trade wind surge is affecting Kwajalein Atoll tonight and tomorrow, bringing increased low-level wind speeds. The pressure gradient between the subtropical ridge to the northeast and a tropical disturbance from the south associated with the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) has strengthened, leading to sustained winds in the upper teens, with frequent gusts in the low to mid-20s. This pattern will persist overnight and into tomorrow, with wind-generated swell pushing surf to 10 feet. Although surf will stay below High Surf Advisory (HSA) levels, a Small Craft Advisory (SCA) remains in effect through 1800L today. The surge in winds may lead to some increased shower activity tonight, due to speed convergence, though showers are expected to be light, as high pressure in the upper atmosphere will limit heavier rainfall. By tomorrow morning, the tropical disturbance's influence will wane, and winds will gradually decrease over the next few days. Expect average wind speeds to fall to the middle teens by tomorrow and Friday, possibly sustaining in the low teens by Saturday. Later this weekend, the ITCZ may move closer to the southern RMI, bringing increased moisture and a greater chance of showers. Shower coverage will be <10% tonight and tomorrow. Combined seas on the open ocean will be to 8-10 feet. CEW
TROPICAL CYCLONE ACTIVITY IN THE USAG-KA WATCH AREA
None.
WARNINGS AND ADVISORIES
Small Craft Advisory (SCA) for Kwajalein and Roi-Namur valid from 0800L-1800L.
TODAY
Wednesday, February 05, 2025
Partly cloudy with stray showers.
78°F
Winds
NE-E at 15-20 knots with clear-air gusts up to the low 20’s as well as higher gusts possible near any showers.
Sea Conditions Forecast
8-10 ft
Lagoon
4-5 ft
TOMORROW
Thursday, February 06, 2025
Weather Forecast
Partly to mostly sunny with stray showers.
86°F
Winds
NE-E at 13-18 knots with clear-air gusts up to the low 20’s as well as higher gusts possible near any showers.
Sea Conditions Forecast
Open Ocean
7-9 ft
Lagoon
3-5 ft
TIDES
High of 2.7 ft at 8:02 PM
Low of 0.7 ft at 3:00 AM
High of 3.1 ft at 9:58 AM
Low of 1.3 ft at 4:52 PM
ALMANAC
Temperatures
Yesterday’s high: 86°F
Normal high: 86°F
Yesterday’s low: 80°F
Normal low: 78°F
Rainfall
Yesterday: Trace
February total: 0.00”
February deviation: -0.47”
Yearly total: 1.74”
Yearly deviation: -2.74”
Sun
Sunset: 6:57 PM
Sunrise: 7:09 AM
Moon
Moonset: 1:03 AM
Moonrise: 1:02 PM