Synopsis:  Some shallow moisture in the atmosphere over the region today will maintain a moderate chance of showers across the islands. However, a surge in moisture and an increase in instability tonight and overnight will increase the chances of showers and thunderstorms across the islands. Possible rainfall total for the forecast period between tonight and early Friday morning is 6 to 19 mm or 0.25 to 0.75 inch.

Weather today: Partly sunny with a 40 percent or moderate chance of showers.

Weather tonight: Cloudy with showers and a 60 percent or moderate chance of thunderstorms.

Winds:  East at 13 to 26 km/h or 7 to 14 knots today; and increasing to between 20 to 33 km/h or 11 to 18 knots with gusts increasing to near 52 km/h or 28 knots tonight and overnight..

Seas:  1 to 1.2 metres or 3 to 4 feet..

Sunset today:  6:39 pm.

Sunrise tomorrow:  5:52 am.