227 AWCA82 TJSJ 062131 RWSVI Weather Summary for the U.S. Virgin Islands National Weather Service San Juan PR 531 PM AST Fri Jan 6 2017 Mostly sunny skies were observed across the U.S. Virgin Islands today. Fair weather with daytime maximum temperatures were in the mid 80s with easterly winds at around 10 to 15 mph. Surface high pressure just northeast of the region will continue to dominate the local islands through the next several days. A mid to upper level high pressure over the local area will also promote stable conditions across the islands over the next several days. Therefore, a relatively fair weather pattern is anticipated over the local islands. Across the coastal waters, Seas up to 5 feet and winds up to 15 knots are expected tonight. There is moderate risk of rip currents across the north facing beaches of Saint Thomas and Saint Croix tonight as well. Seas will become hazardous early on Saturday and a Small Craft Advisory will go into effect starting at 8 AM AST on Saturday. There will be a high risk of rip currents across northern and eastern Saint Croix on Saturday. $$ This product is issued around 5 AM and 5 PM each day and weather conditions may change between issuances. Please verify the status of any Watches...Warnings or Advisories mentioned in this product.