6:00 am Weather Report

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 18th March, 2024
Forecaster: Dr. E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy with showers nearby.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 26°C or 79°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 26°C or 79°F.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 73%.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 24 mph or 39 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: nil.
Total rainfall for the month of March so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 26.5 mm.

Sunset today: 6:14 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 6:08 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.
Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies, with brief isolated showers.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 10:22 am…Low at 6:08 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 11:29 am…Low at 7:35 pm.
Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to 2.1 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Fair to partly cloudy skies, with a few light showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY
The Atlantic High-Pressure System will generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and above normal seas across the region, during the next few days.

A relatively dry and stable atmosphere will limit any significant shower activity over the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.