Author: Saint Lucia Met Office

12:00 noon Weather Report
Date: 21st September, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.
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 24°C or 75°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east southeast at
17 mph or 28 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 0.1 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: trace.
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 18.1 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 21.6 mm.

Sunset today: 6:00 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east southeast and east
near 15 mph or 24 km/h, becoming lighter at times.
Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few scattered showers.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 4:01 pm… Low at 09:55 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 5:08 pm… Low at 11:22 pm.
Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms mainly over the northern Leeward Islands.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
At 11:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Peter was located near latitude 19.9 north, longitude 64.7 west or about 155 miles or 255 kilometres northwest of the northern Leeward Islands. Peter is moving toward the west northwest near 9 mph or 15 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Additional weakening is forecast over the next several days. Peter is expected to weaken to a tropical depression by tonight. Peter poses no direct threat to the Eastern Caribbean region.

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Rose was located near latitude 21.6 north, longitude 36.9 west. Rose is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph or 19 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Rose could decay into a tropical depression this evening. Rose is expected to remain over the open Atlantic.

A strong tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next five days.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 21^st September, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 25°C or 77°F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 24°C or 75°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 7 mph or 11 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.1 mm

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 18.1 mm.

Sunset today: 6:00 pm.     Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies 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 09:44 am… High at 4:01 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:11 am… High at 5:08 pm.

Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms over the northern Leeward Islands. Elsewhere, generally fair skies with a few brief showers and a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms during the afternoon.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A relatively drier and more stable atmosphere is expected over the Eastern Caribbean region.

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Peter was located near latitude 19.6 north, longitude 63.8 west or about 105 miles or 170 kilometres north-northwest of the northern Leeward Islands. Peter is moving toward the west near 12 mph or 19 km/h. A west-northwest motion is expected to resume later today and continue for the next day or two.  A turn to the north with a decrease in forward speed is expected later this week.  Peter poses no direct threat to the Eastern Caribbean region.

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Rose was located near latitude 21.0 north, longitude 36.4 west. Rose is moving toward the northwest near 20 mph or 31 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h, with higher gusts. Rose is expected to remain over the open Atlantic during the next five days.

A strong tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.  This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next five days.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

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

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 31°C or 88°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the south-southeast at 9 mph or 15 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.1 mm          At GFL Charles Airport: trace.  

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 18.1 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 21.6 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.    Sunset tomorrow: 6:00 pm.    

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and east near 9 mph or 15 km/h, becoming lighter, variable or calm at times.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies 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 09:11 pm… High at 3:50 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:38 pm… High at 4:57 am.

Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the northern Leeward Islands. Elsewhere, generally fair skies with a few brief showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with Tropical Storm Peter, will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms mainly over the northern Leeward Islands, during the forecast period.

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Tropical Storm Peter was located near latitude 20.0 north, longitude 61.8 west or about 150 miles or 240 kilometres northeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Peter is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph or 22 km/h. On the forecast track, the centre of Peter is expected to pass north of the Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico by Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph or 85 km/h, with higher gusts. Interests in the northern Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Tropical Storm Rose was located near latitude 18.4 north, longitude 34.4 west. Rose is moving toward the northwest near 16 mph or 26 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Rose is expected to remain over the open Atlantic during the next five days.

A tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.  This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next five days.

Date: 20^th September, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy.

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

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 24°C or 75°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the south at 13 mph or 20 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 September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 18.0 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 21.6 mm.

Sunset today: 6:01 pm.        Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.   

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast and south near 8 mph or 13 km/h, becoming lighter, variable or calm at times.

Weather: Generally fair skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few light showers and a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 3:36 pm… Low at 09:11 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 4:43 pm… Low at 10:38 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the northern Leeward Islands. Elsewhere, generally fair skies with a few brief showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with Tropical Storm Peter, will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms mainly over the northern Leeward Islands, during the forecast period.

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Peter was located near latitude 19.5 north, longitude 60.9 west or about 170 miles or 275 kilometres east- northeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Peter is moving toward the west-northwest near 15 mph or 24 km/h. On the forecast track, the centre of Peter is expected to pass north of the Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico by Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph or 85 km/h, with higher gusts. Interests in the northern Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Rose was located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic near latitude 17.3 north, longitude 33.4 west. Rose is moving toward the northwest near 16 mph or 26 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Rose is expected to remain over the open Atlantic during the next five days.

A tropical wave 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 formation during the next five days.

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 20th September, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 24°C or 75°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 24°C or 75°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: nil.
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 18.0 mm.

Sunset today: 6:01 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east southeast and south near
8 mph or 13 km/h, becoming lighter, variable or calm at times.
Weather: Generally fair skies with a few scattered showers.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 09:14 am…High at 3:36 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 10:41 am…High at 4:43 pm.
Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Leeward Islands. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moisture and instability associated with Tropical Storm Peter will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms over the Leeward Islands during the forecast period.

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Peter was located near latitude
19.1 north, longitude 59.5 west or about 245 miles or 390 kilometres east northeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Peter is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph or 22 km/h. On the forecast track, the centre of Peter is expected to pass north of the Leeward Islands early this week. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph or 85 km/h, with higher gusts. Interests in the northern Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Rose was located over the eastern tropical Atlantic near latitude 15.9 north, longitude 32.6 west. Rose is moving toward the northwest near 15 mph or 24 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Rose is expected to remain over the open Atlantic during the next five days.

A tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving
westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This system has a medium chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next five days.

Date: 19^th September, 2021

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

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 32°C or 90°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the west at 9 mph or 15 km/h.

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 18.0 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 21.6 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.            Sunset tomorrow: 6:01 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the south and west near 9 mph or 15 km/h, becoming lighter, variable or calm at times.

Weather: Generally fair with a low chance of showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 8:25 pm…High at 3:09 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:52 pm…High at 4:16 am.

Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms over the Leeward Islands. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with Tropical Storm Peter will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms over Leeward Islands during the forecast period.

…SWELLS GENERATED BY TROPICAL STORM PETER ARE EXPECTED TO REACH THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS TONIGHT AND MONDAY…

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Peter was located near latitude 18.4 north, longitude 57.8 west or about 350 miles or 560 kilometres east of the northern Leeward Islands. Peter is moving toward the west-northwest near 17 mph or 28 km/h. On the forecast track, the center of Peter is expected to pass well north of the Leeward Islands on Monday and Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h, with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast tonight. Interests in the Leeward Islands should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

…TROPICAL DEPRESSION SEVENTEEN BECOMES TROPICAL STORM ROSE, THE SEVENTEENTH NAMED STORM OF THE BUSY 2021 HURRICANE SEASON…

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Rose was located over the eastern tropical Atlantic near latitude 14.3 north, longitude 29.9 west. Rose is moving toward the north-northwest near 16 mph or 26 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Rose is expected to remain over the open Atlantic during the next five days.

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 32°C or 90°F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 23°C or 73°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 14 mph or 22 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: trace      At GFL Charles Airport: 1.5 mm  

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 18.0 mm    At GFL Charles Airport: 21.6 mm 

Sunset today: 6:01 pm          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am   

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the north and east near 7 mph or 11 km/h, becoming lighter, variable or calm at times.

Weather: Generally fair and warm, becoming cloudy at times 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 3:09 pm…Low at 8:25 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 4:16 pm…Low at 9:52 pm.

Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy skies with scattered showers and thunderstorms over the Leeward islands. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak instability together with a light wind regime over the region, will cause a few cloudy periods with showers and possibly localized thunderstorms over some of the islands during the forecast period.

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Peter was located near latitude 17.6 north, longitude 56.5 west or about 435 miles or 700 kilometres east of the northern Leeward Islands. Peter is moving toward the west-northwest near 17 mph or 28 km/h and this motion along with a gradual decrease in forward speed is expected through Tuesday. On the forecast track, the center of peter is expected to pass well north of the northern Leeward Islands on Monday and Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h, with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast through today. Some slight weakening is expected tonight, into Monday. Interests in the Leeward Islands should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

...DEPRESSION LIKELY TO BECOME TROPICAL STORM TONIGHT OR MONDAY…

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Depression Seventeen was located near latitude 13.2 north, longitude 28.8 west. The depression is moving toward the north-northwest near 14 mph or 22 km/h and this motion is expected to continue today.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h, with higher gusts. Some strengthening is expected over the next couple days and the depression could become a tropical storm tonight or Monday. This system is expected to remain over the Tropical Atlantic over the next few days and pose no threat to our region.

Date: 19^th September, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 24°C or 75°F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 24°C or 75°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.6 mm         

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 18.0 mm        

Sunset today: 6:01 pm          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am   

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the north and northeast near 7 mph or 11 km/h, becoming lighter, variable and even calm at times.

Weather: Generally fair and warm, becoming cloudy at times with a few showers and a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 08:42 am… High at 3:09 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:10 am… High at 4:16 pm

Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Occasionally cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Leeward and northern Windward Islands. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

…A Tropical Depression Was Formed East Of The Northern Leeward Islands Last Night And Now Has Been Upgraded To Tropical Storm Peter This Morning…

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Peter was located near latitude 18.0 north, longitude 53.5 west or about 630 miles or 1015 kilometres east of the northern Leeward Islands. Peter is moving toward the northwest near 15 mph or 24 km/h and this motion is expected to continue this morning. On this track, peter is expected to pass north of the northern Leeward Islands on Monday and Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next day or so, followed by slow weakening by late Monday and Tuesday. Interests in the Leeward Islands should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

…Tropical Depression Seventeen Forms Over The Far Eastern Tropical Atlantic…

At 5:00 am today, the center of newly formed Tropical Depression Seventeen was located near latitude 11.8 north, longitude 28.2 west. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph or 22 km/h and this motion is expected to continue today.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h, with higher gusts. Some strengthening is expected over the next couple days and the depression could become a tropical storm later today or Monday. This system is expected to remain over the Tropical Atlantic over the next few days and pose no threat to our region.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 18^th September, 2021

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 28°C or 82°F.

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 32°C or 90°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the northeast at 6 mph or

9 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.6 mm          At GFL Charles Airport: 1.5

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 18.0 mm         At GFL Charles Airport: 21.6 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am             Sunset tomorrow: 6:01 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the northeast and east near 7 mph or 11 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 7:34 pm… High at 2:24 am

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:01 pm… High at 3:31 am

Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, occasionally becoming cloudy with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Leeward and north Windward Islands. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy skies, with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Saharan dust will cause a reduction in visibility over the Lesser Antilles.

A tropical wave with an associated area of low pressure is located less than 650 miles or 1050 kilometres east southeast of the Leeward islands. A tropical depression is likely to form later tonight or tomorrow, as the system continues to move toward the west-northwest near 15 mph or 24 km/h. Interests in the Leeward and northern Windward Islands should monitor the progress of this system.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic, has a medium or 40 percent chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next five days, as it moves westward near 10 mph or 17 km/h.

Date: 18^th September, 2021

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy with light showers.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 31°C or 88°F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 25°C or 77°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at 15 mph or 24 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.6 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: trace.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 18.0 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 20.1 mm.

Sunset today: 6:02 pm.                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the northeast and east near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.  

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 2:39 pm…Low at 7:34 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 3:46 pm…Low at 9:01 pm.

Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, occasionally becoming cloudy with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions over the Eastern Caribbean region, will cause occasional cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

A tropical wave with an associated area of low pressure is located less than 650 miles or 1050 kilometres east of the Lesser Antilles. This system has become better organized and environmental conditions are expected to remain conducive for further development. A tropical depression is likely to form later today or tonight as the system moves toward the west-northwest near 15 mph or 24 km/h. Moisture and instability ahead of this system is forecast to begin affecting mainly the northern half of the region from tomorrow. Interests in the Leeward and northern Windward Islands should monitor the progress of this system.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic, has a medium or 40 percent chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next five days, as it moves westward near 10 mph or 17 km/h.