Author: Saint Lucia Met Office

12:00 noon Weather Report
Date: 30th September, 2022
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 29°C or 84°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 24°C or 75°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the southeast at 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 25.4 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 35.9 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 176.1 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 267.7 mm.

Sunset today: 5:54 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from the southeast near 14 mph or 22 km/h,
becoming lighter or calm at times.
Weather: Generally cloudy skies with some scattered showers and
possibly isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides should continue to exercise caution, since grounds are already saturated due to recent rainfall activity.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 6:09 pm…Low at 1:26 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 1:05 pm…High at 7:16 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 some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
The atmosphere over the region is sufficiently moist and unstable to cause some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the islands during the forecast period.
A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.
Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave has a medium chance of Tropical Cyclone development during the next 5 days.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 30^th September, 2022

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 27°C or 81°F.

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east southeast at 13 mph or 20 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 6.1 mm.        

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 176.1 mm.     

Sunset today: 5:54 pm.                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 pm.   

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides should continue to exercise caution, since grounds are already saturated due to recent rainfall activity.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour:High at 7:03 am…Low at 11:38 am.   

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 8:10 am… Low at 1:05 pm…

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy with some scattered showers and a chance of thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The atmosphere over the region is sufficiently moist and unstable to cause some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the islands during the forecast period.

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

Another tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward nesar 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave has a high chance of Tropical Cyclone development during the next 5 days.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with light rain.

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

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

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 15.1 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 31.2 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 160.9 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 262.9 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.            Sunset tomorrow: 5:54 pm.      

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and south near 12 mph or

19 km/h, becoming lighter or calm at times. However, gusty winds may accompany periods of heavy showers.

Weather: Cloudy to overcast at times with periods of rain, scattered moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are STRONGLY advised to exercise EXTREME caution.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 12:23 am…High at 7:03 am.   

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:34 pm… Low at 1:50 am…High at 8:10 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy to overcast at times with periods of rain, scattered moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Abundantly moist and unstable conditions associated with the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone and a trough system over the region, will continue to produce cloudiness, periods of rain, showers and thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

Tropical Depression Eleven has begun dissipating and is now a remnant low. At 5:00 pm today, the centre of the remnant low was located near latitude 19.1 degrees north, longitude 38.1 degrees west. The low is moving toward the northwest at 14 mph or 22 km/h and is expected to dissipate over the open ocean within the next day or so.

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

Date: 29^th September, 2022

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy with thunderstorms.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 27°C or 81°F.

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-southeast at 13 mph or 20 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 4.9 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 0.1 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 150.7 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 231.8 mm.

Sunset today: 5:54 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 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times. However, gusty winds may accompany periods of heavy showers.

Weather: Cloudy to overcast at times with scattered moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are STRONGLY advised to exercise EXTREME caution.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at present…High at 5:27 pm.   

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  Low at 12:31 pm…High at 6:34 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy to overcast at times with scattered moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moist and unstable conditions associated with the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone  over the Windward Islands, and a mid to upper-level trough over the Leeward Islands, will continue to produce cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms over our region during the forecast period.

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Depression Eleven was located near latitude 19.1 degrees north, longitude 37.4 degrees west. The depression is moving toward the northwest at 14 mph or 22 km/h and is expected to remain over the open ocean until it dissipates whitin the next day or two.

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

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 29th September, 2022
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy with showers nearby.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 24°C or 75°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 23°C or 73°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 pm last night:
At Hewanorra Airport: 2.4 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 145.8 mm.

Sunset today: 5:54 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east and southeast near 13 mph or 20 km/h, becoming calm and variable at times.
Weather: cloudy skies with some moderate and heavy showers and isolated
thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to exercise extreme caution.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at present…Low at 11:04 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 7:15 am…Low at 12:31 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 some moderate and heavy showers and scattered thunderstorms, over the Windward Islands and areas further south. Further north, occasionally cloudy skies with some scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moist and unstable conditions associated with the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone will continue to affect the Windward Islands and areas further south during the forecast period.
At 5:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Depression Eleven was located near latitude 17.8 degrees north, longitude 36.1 degrees west. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h, with higher gusts. The depression is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h and is expected to remain over the open ocean during the next few days until it dissipates.
A tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

Date: 28^th September, 2022

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy.

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

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

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 pm today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.4 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 2.0 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 145.8 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 231.7 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.              Sunset tomorrow: 5:54 pm. 

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and southeast near 13 mph or 20 km/h, becoming lighter and variable at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with scattered showers, some of which may be heavy, and isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to exercise caution.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at present…Low at 11:29 pm…High at 6:08 am.  

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at present…Low at 12:56 am…High at 7:15 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 with scattered showers, which may be heavy in some locations, and isolated thunderstorms over the Windward Islands and areas further south. Further north, partly cloudy occasionally becoming cloudy with widely scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moist and unstable conditions associated with the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone  will continue to affect the Windward Islands and areas further south during the forecast period.

The broad area of low pressure located over the central Tropical Atlantic has become Tropical Depression Eleven. At 5:00 pm today the center of Tropical Depression Eleven was located near latitude 16.7 degrees north, longitude 34.7 degrees west. The depression is moving toward the north-northwest near 10 mph or 17 km/h and is expected to remain over the open ocean during the next few days until it dissipates.

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

12:00 Noon Weather Report

Date: 28^th September, 2022

Forecaster: Venantius Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 18.7  mm.  At GFL Charles Airport: 28.1 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 145.8 mm.  At GFL Charles Airport: 231.7 mm.

Sunset today: 5:55 pm.          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 13 mph or

20 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with widely scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to exercise caution.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 4:53 pm… Low at 11:29 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 12:00 pm… High at 6:00 pm.

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, which may be heavy in some locations, and isolated thunderstorms over the Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere, occasionally cloudy skies with widely scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moist and unstable conditions associated with a low level trough will cause some cloudy periods with showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Windward Islands and areas further south during the forecast period.

A broad area of low pressure located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving slowly north-northwestward. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 48 hours.

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

Date: 28th September, 2022
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers.
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.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the southeast at 13 mph or 20 km/h.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 pm last night:
At Hewanorra Airport: 49.0 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 143.4 mm.

Sunset today: 5:55 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 13 mph or 20 km/h, becoming lighter at times.
Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to exercise caution.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 10:33 am… High at 4:53 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 12:00 pm… High at 6:00 pm.
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, which may be heavy in some locations, and isolated thunderstorms over the Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere, fair to occasionally cloudy skies with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moist and unstable conditions associated with the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), will continue to affect the Windward Islands and areas further south during the forecast period.

A broad area of low pressure located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving slowly north-northwestward. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 48 hours.

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

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair with showers nearby.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 27°C or 81°F.

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 29°C or 84°F.

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 pm today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 48.0  mm.     At GFL Charles Airport: 52.1 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 142.4 mm.     At GFL Charles Airport: 229.7 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.          Sunset tomorrow: 5:55 pm.              

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 13 mph or 20 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with scattered showers, some of which may be heavy and isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to exercise EXTREME caution.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 10:42 pm… High at 5:19 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 12:09 am… High at 6:26 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, which may be heavy in some locations, periods of rain and isolated thunderstorms over the Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere, fair to occasionally cloudy skies with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moist and unstable conditions associated with the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), will continue to affect the Windward Islands and areas further south during the forecast period.

A broad area of low pressure located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving slowly north-northwestward. This system has a medium chance of tropical cyclone formation 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.

Date: 27th September, 2022
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is overcast.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 26°C or 79°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 25°C or 77°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 33.0 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 26.7 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 127.1 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 203.6 mm.

Sunset today: 5:56 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 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, becoming lighter at times.
Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with scattered showers, some of which may be heavy and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.
Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to exercise EXTREME caution.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 4:24 pm…Low at 10:42 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 5:31 pm…Low at 12:09 am.
Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 2 to 5 feet or 0.6 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered showers, which may be heavy in some locations, periods of rain and isolated thunderstorms over the Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere, fair to occasionally cloudy skies with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moist and unstable conditions associated with the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), will continue to affect the Windward Islands and areas further south during the forecast period.
A broad area of low pressure located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving slowly north-northwestward. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next five days.
A tropical wave is located just off the west coast of Africa and is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.
At 11:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Ian was located near latitude 23.0 north, longitude 83.5 west. Ian is moving toward the north at 10 mph or 17 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 115 mph or 185 km/h, with higher gusts.