Date: 19th April, 2021
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste
Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 30°C or 86°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 26°C or 79°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at 18 mph or
30 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 for the month of April so far: Nil
At Hewanorra Airport: 22.0 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 120.7 mm.
Sunset today: 6:18 pm Sunrise tomorrow: 5:47 am
FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near 18 mph or
30 km/h, with a few gusts.
Weather: Generally fair and hazy today. Tomorrow, Fair and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with a few light showers.
Residents with dust allergies and respiratory ailments should continue to exercise caution due to the presence of dust haze.
MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 3:42 pm… High at 10:49 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 5:09 pm… High at 11:56 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 locally rough seas.
FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Fair and hazy skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few light showers.
WEATHER SUMMARY
The Atlantic High Pressure system continues to dominate the weather across the region. A slight increase in moisture levels in the atmosphere over the islands, will result in a few cloudy periods and brief showers by tomorrow.
Saharan dust haze will continue to cause reduced visibility and poor air quality around the Eastern Caribbean region for the next few days.
The La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains active, thus additional eruptions and ash plumes are possible at any time. Interests in Saint Lucia and the region are advised to continue monitoring official news media outlets for updates.