12:00 noon Weather Report 4th October, 2021

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 4th October, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy and hazy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 30°C or 86°F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 27°C or 81°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 23 mph or 37 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:

At Hewanorra Airport: Trace     at GFL Charles Airport: 5.8 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 22.8 mm    at GFL Charles Airport: 20.2 mm.

Sunset today: 5:51 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with a few showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to take the necessary precautions.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 2:31 pm…Low at 8:03 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 3:38 pm…Low at 9:30 pm.

Seas: Locally rough with waves and swells 6 to 8 feet or 1.8 to 2.4 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

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

Tropical Depression Victor degenerated into a trough and remains over the Atlantic open waters. Victor is expected to dissipate by Tuesday.

A tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.