WEATHER NEWS FOR MAURITIUS ISSUED AT 16H30 THIS TUESDAY 01 MARCH 2016.
GENERAL SITUATION:
The atmospheric conditions remain warm, moist and unstable.
FORECAST FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS:
The weather will be rather cloudy with showers at times mainly to the south and over the central plateau. There are risks that the showers will be moderate at times with isolated thunderstorms.
The minimum temperature will be about 22 degrees Celsius over the central plateau and between 24 and 27 degrees Celsius along the coasts.
Partly cloudy in general tomorrow. However there will be cloudy periods over the high grounds with few showers.
The maximum temperature will be between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius over the high grounds and between 31 and 34 degrees Celsius elsewhere.
Wind easterly 15 to 25 km/h.
Sea moderate beyond the reefs with south-westerly swells.
Some useful advices:
1. Visibility will be significantly reduced during showers and in fog patches. Road users are advised to be very cautious.
2. During thundery showers, the public is advised to remain in safe places and avoid open areas, sea ventures and sheltering under trees.
Supplementary Info:
From 1st to 29th of February 2016, Mauritius has recorded a mean rainfall of 442 mm, which represents 132 % of the long term mean for the month of February.
High Tides: 18h04 and tomorrow 05h13.
Low Tides: 23h26 and tomorrow 14h00.
Sunrise : 06h08.
Sunset : 18h36.
The atmospheric pressure at 16h00: 1015 hectopascals.