6:00 pm Weather Report 25th February, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair and hazy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 26°C or 79°F.

Last night’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 29°C or 84°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the northeast at 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:

At Hewanorra Airport: Nil.       At GFL Charles Airport: 2.0 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of February so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 81.4 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 52.3 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 6:21 am.      Sunset tomorrow: 6:11 pm.             

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near 21 mph or 33 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Generally fair and breezy with occasional cloudy periods and a few brief showers.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 09:08 pm…High at 3:37 am…Low at 8:32 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:35 pm…High at 4:44 am…Low at 9:59 am.

Seas: Locally rough with waves and northerly to northeasterly swells 6 to 8 feet or 1.8 to 2.8 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise EXTREME caution due to brisk winds, rough seas and low visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally fair and breezy, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few scattered showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk east-northeasterly winds and locally rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean region, over the next couple of days.

An increase of moisture and instability in the low levels, will cause some cloudiness and showers over our region during the next 24 hours.

Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality around our region, during the next few days.