Author: Saint Lucia Met Office

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 12^th October, 2024

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 29°C or 84°F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 28°C or 82°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 81%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 12 mph or 19 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 October thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 22.8 mm

Sunset today: 5:45 pm      Sunrise tomorrow: 5:54 am                              

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 16 mph or 26 km/h.

Weather: Fair and hazy, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 12:26 pm…Low at 4:46 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 7:05 am…High at 1:33 pm.

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy, with widely scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms, mainly over the Windward Islands and areas further south.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A surface to low-level trough will cause some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms, mainly over the southern half of the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

Saharan dust haze in varying concentrations will impact visibility and air quality across the region, during the next few days.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. Another tropical wave, associated with an area of low pressure located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This system has a medium chance of tropical cyclone development, during the next several days.

Date: 11^th October, 2024

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

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

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 33°C or 91°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 75%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 17 mph or 28 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil.          At GFL Charles Airport: 1.0 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 22.8 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 40.0 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:54 am.          Sunset tomorrow: 5:45 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 16 mph or 26 km/h.

Weather: Fair to occasionally cloudy, with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 10:07 pm…Low at 5:38 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 11:14 pm…Low at 7:05 am.

Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy, with widely scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms, mainly over the Windward Islands and areas further south.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A surface to low-level trough will cause some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms, mainly over the southern half of the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

Saharan dust haze in varying concentrations will impact visibility and air quality across the region, during the next few days.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Another tropical wave, associated with an area of low pressure located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This system has a medium chance of tropical cyclone development, during the next several days.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 11^th October, 2024

Forecaster: Glenn Antoine

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 32°C or 90°F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 26°C or 79°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 64%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 20 mph or 31 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 October thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 22.8 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 39.0 mm

Sunset today: 5:46 pm.     Sunrise tomorrow: 5:54 am.                   

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 16 mph or 26 km/h.

Weather: Fair to occasionally cloudy, and hazy, with a few brief showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 3:06 pm…High at 10:07 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 4:33 pm…High at 11:14 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northerly to northeasterly swells 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 occasionally cloudy and hazy, with a few light showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions in the atmosphere over the Lesser Antilles, will cause a few showers over the islands, during the forecast period.

Saharan dust haze in varying concentrations will impact visibility and air quality across the region, during the next few days.

Tropical Storm Leslie continues to move northward away from the Lesser Antilles and does not pose a threat to our region.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Another tropical wave associated with an area of low pressure located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This system has a medium chance of tropical cyclone development, during the next several days.

Date: 11th October, 2024
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy with showers nearby.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 27°C or 81°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 26°C or 79°F.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 90%.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the northeast at 8 mph or 13 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 October thus far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 22.8 mm.

Sunset today: 5:46 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:54 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from the east near 15 mph or 24 km/h.
Weather: Fair to occasionally cloudy and hazy skies, with a few isolated showers.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 11:44 am…Low at 3:06 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 12:51 pm…Low at 4:33 pm.
Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northerly to northeasterly swells 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 occasionally cloudy and hazy skies, with a few light showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Weak unstable conditions in the atmosphere over the Lesser Antilles, will cause a few showers over the islands, during the forecast period.

Saharan dust haze in varying concentrations will impact visibility and air quality across the region, during the next few days.

Tropical Storm Leslie continues to move northward away from the Lesser Antilles and does not pose a threat to our region.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Another tropical wave associated with an area of low pressure located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 21 mph or 33 km/h. This system has a medium chance of tropical cyclone development, during the next several days.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 10^th October, 2024

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 29°C or 84°F.

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 33°C or 91°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 73%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 16 mph or 26 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil.          At GFL Charles Airport: trace.

Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 22.8 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 39.0 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:54 am.            Sunset tomorrow: 5:46 pm.                   

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Weather: Generally fair and hazy, with a few isolated showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 8:36 pm… Low at 4:38 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 9:43 pm… Low at 6:05 am.

Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A relatively dry and stable atmosphere over the Eastern Caribbean region, will result in mostly fair weather conditions over the Lesser Antilles, during the next 24 hours.

Saharan dust haze in varying concentrations will impact visibility and air quality across the region, during the forecast period.

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Leslie was located near latitude 23.9 north, longitude 50.9 west. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 70 mph or 110 km/h, with higher gusts. Leslie is expected to continue moving away from the Lesser Antilles and does not pose a threat to our region.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Another tropical wave has emerged off the west coast of Africa and is moving westward near 21 mph or 33 km/h. This system has a low chance of tropical cyclone development, during the next several days.

Date: 10^th October, 2024

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair with light haze.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair with light haze.

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 64%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east 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: trace.

Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 22.8 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 39.0 mm.

Sunset today: 5:47 pm.          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:54 am.      

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Weather: Generally fair and hazy, with a chance of isolated showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 1:15 pm…High at 8:36 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 2:42 pm…High at 9:43 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northeasterly swells 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 and hazy, with a few brief showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A relatively dry and stable atmosphere over the Eastern Caribbean region, will result in mostly fair weather conditions over the Lesser Antilles, during the next 24 hours.

Saharan dust haze in varying concentrations will impact visibility and air quality across the region, during the forecast period.

At 11:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Leslie was located near latitude 23.2 north, longitude 50.4 west. Leslie is moving towards the northwest near 7 mph or 11km/h. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 90 mph or 150 km/h, with higher gusts. Steady to rapid weakening is forecast over the next couple of days. Leslie does not pose a threat to our region.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

Another tropical wave has emerged off the west coast of Africa and is drifting slowly westward. This system has a low chance of tropical cyclone development, during the next several days.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 10^th October, 2024

Forecaster: Glenn Antoine

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 29°C or 84°F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 28°C or 82°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 71%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 16 mph or 26 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 7.0 mm.        

Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 22.8 mm.       

Sunset today: 5:47 pm.             Sunrise tomorrow: 5:54 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: Generally fair and hazy, with a chance of isolated showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 10:29 am… Low at 1:15 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 11:36 am… Low at 2:42 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 5 to 8 feet or 1.5 to 2.4 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy skies, with a few brief showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A relatively dry and stable atmosphere over the region will result in mostly fair weather conditions over the area, during the next 24 hours.

Saharan dust haze in varying concentrations will impact visibility and air quality over parts of the region, during the forecast period.

At 5:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Leslie was located near latitude 22.9 north, longitude 49.8 west. Leslie is moving towards the northwest near 6 mph or 9 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 105 mph or 165 km/h, with higher gusts. Leslie is expected to weaken during the next few days and does not pose a threat to our region.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

Date: 09^th October, 2024

Forecaster: Shemma Joseph

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair with showers nearby.

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

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 33°C or 91°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 70%.

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 2:00 pm today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 7.0 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 4.7 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 22.8 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 39.0 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:54 am.       Sunset tomorrow: 5:47 pm.                                                                                                                         

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast and east near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Weather: Fair to occasionally cloudy and slightly hazy, with a few isolated showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 7:19 pm… Low at 3:19 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  High at 8:26 pm… Low at 4:46 am.

Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times, with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms over the southern Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy and hazy, with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions associated with a tropical wave and the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will cause some showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern portion of the region, during the next 24 hours.

Saharan dust haze in varying concentrations will impact visibility and air quality over parts of the region, during the forecast period.

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Hurricane Leslie was located near latitude 22.2 north, longitude 49.0 west. Leslie is moving towards the northwest near 9 mph or 15 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 90 mph or 150 km/h, with higher gusts. Some additional strengthening is possible through tonight. Leslie does not pose a threat to our region.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Date: 09^th October, 2024

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 33°C or 91°F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 26°C or 79°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 67%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-southeast at 22 mph or 35 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 7.0 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 5.8 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 22.8 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 39.0 mm.

Sunset today: 5:47 pm.          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:54 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast and east near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy, with a few isolated showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 12:12 pm… High at 7:19 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 1:39 pm… High at 8:26 pm.

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 6 feet or 0.9 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy becoming cloudy at times, with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions in the wake of a tropical wave, together with daytime heating, will cause a few showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern portion of the region, during the forecast period.

At 11:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Leslie was located near latitude 21.7 north, longitude 48.4 west. Leslie is moving toward the northwest near 10 mph or 17 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 85 mph or 140 km/h, with higher gusts. Some additional strengthening is anticipated today. Leslie does not pose a threat to our region.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Date: 09^th October, 2024

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 29°C or 84°F.

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 79%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-southeast at 20 mph or 31 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 11.3 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 15.8 mm.

Sunset today: 5:47 pm.          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:54 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast and east near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy, with a few showers and a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 8:48 am…Low at 12:12 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 9:55 am…Low at 1:39 pm.

Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy, with a few showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions in the wake of a tropical wave, together with daytime heating, will cause a few showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

At 5:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Leslie was located near latitude 21.2 north, longitude 47.8 west. Leslie is moving toward the northwest near 10 mph or 17 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph or 130 km/h, with higher gusts. Some additional strengthening is anticipated today. Leslie does not pose a threat to our region.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.