Date: 11th May, 2024
Forecaster: Shemma Joseph
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 32°C or 90°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 28°C or 82°F.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 63%.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 21 mph or 33 km/h.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: nil. At GFL Charles Airport: nil.
Total rainfall so far for the month of May so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 0.6 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 2.4 mm.
Sunset today: 6:22 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:37 am.
FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from the east near 18 mph or 30 km/h.
Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy, with brief isolated showers.
Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to take the necessary precautions due to reduced air quality.
MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 12:32 pm… High at 7:11 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 1:59 pm… High at 8:18 pm.
Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 6 feet or 0.9 to 1.8 metres.
Small craft operators are advised to exercise caution due to reduced visibility.
FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Fair to partly cloudy and hazy, with a few brief showers.
WEATHER SUMMARY
The Atlantic High-Pressure System will maintain light to moderate easterly winds across the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next few days.
A relatively dry and stable atmosphere will prevail over the region, during the forecast period.
Saharan dust in varying concentrations will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality across the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next couple of days.