St. Croix: Breezy, intervals of clouds and sun, afternoon showers, high 89

CHRISTIANSTED — Today St. Croix will be breezy with intervals of clouds and sunshine, a couple of showers in the afternoon and a high of 89, AccuWeather said.

Tonight St. Croix will experience mainly clear conditions and a low of 79, according to AccuWeather.

Plenty of clouds, but with enough breaks to allow for temperatures to really warm up, mainly for coastal and urban areas, the National Weather Service said.

There is a low-to-moderate risk of rip currents today, according to the NWS.

Another Saharan Dust Event is expected to arrive in the local area tomorrow (Saturday) through Tuesday.

Consider the potential impacts and some recommended actions (below in graphic):

Plans for this weekend? Sunday is likely to be the fairest day.

But take a moment and check out the weather outlook for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

5/30 – A massive plume of Saharan dust is sweeping across the tropical Atlantic, with the densest layer currently situated between Africa and the Lesser Antilles. This dry, dusty air suppresses thunderstorm development, reduces visibility and can cause respiratory problems. pic.twitter.com/gpWAcLewPF

— NHC_TAFB (@NHC_TAFB) May 30, 2025

St. Croix: Mostly cloudy, breezy, morning shower, high 88