6:00 pm Weather Report 29th April, 2021

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 29th April, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport isovercast with light rain.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is overcast.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 25°C or 77°F.

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 27°C or 81°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the north at 5 mph or 7 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 11.5 mm         At GFL Charles Airport: 32.2 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of April so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 42.0 mm        At GFL Charles Airport: 158.5 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:42 am.       Sunset tomorrow: 6:20 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 13 mph or 20 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Generally cloudy with light rain, scattered showers which may be heavy in some locations and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and/or landslide are advised to exercise caution.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 6:25 pm…Low at 10:50 pm…High at 5:24 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 7:32 pm…Low at 12:12 am…High at 6:31 am.

Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy with rain, scattered light to moderate showers and isolated thunderstorms.

WEATHER SUMMARY

A mid to upper level trough system together with an upper level jet stream, will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region during the next 24 hours.

The La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains active and additional eruptions and ash plumes are possible at any time. Interests in Saint Lucia and the south Eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official information from reliable media outlets for updates.