Author: Saint Lucia Met Office

12:00 Noon Weather Report

Date: 08^th January, 2023

Forecaster: Glenn Antoine

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles 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 26°C or 79°F.

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: 2.5 mm          At GFL Charles Airport: 0.6 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of January so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 40.1 mm         At GfL Charles Airport: 81.2 mm.

Sunset today: 5:51 pm               Sunrise tomorrow: 6:30 am.  

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 21 mph or

33 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times, with a few isolated

         showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to take the necessary precautions.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 4:22 pm…Low at 11:20 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 5:29 pm…Low at 12:47 am.

Seas: Locally rough with waves 6 to 8 feet or 1.8 to 2.4 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to brisk winds, reduced visibility and rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times, with scattered light to moderate showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean region over the next few days.

Moisture and instability associated with an upper level jet stream, will continue to cause cloudy conditions with showers over parts of our region during the next 24 hours.

Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over the southeastern Caribbean region during the forecast period.

Date: 08th January, 2023
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.
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 east at 20 mph or 31 km/h.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 2.5 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of January so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 40.1 mm.

Sunset today: 5:51 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 6:30 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 21 mph or 33 km/h.
Weather: Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy and hazy with a few light showers.
Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to take the necessary precautions.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 09:43 am…High at 4:22 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at present…Low at 11:10 am.
Seas: Locally rough with waves 6 to 8 feet or 1.8 to 2.4 metres.
Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to brisk winds, reduced visibility and rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with scattered light to moderate showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY
The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean region over the next few days.
Moisture and instability associated with an upper level jet stream, will continue to cause cloudy conditions with showers over parts of our region during the next 24 hours.
Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over the southeastern Caribbean region during the forecast period.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 07^th January, 2023

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy and hazy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 26°C or 79°F.

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 28°C or 82°F.

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 2:00 pm today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.1 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 2.6 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of January so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 40.1 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 80.9 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 6:30 am        Sunset tomorrow: 5:51 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 18 mph or 30 km/h.

Weather: Generally cloudy and hazy with some scattered light to moderate showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to take the necessary precautions.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 10:46 pm…High at 5:06 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 12:13 am…High at 6:13 am.

Seas: Locally rough with waves and northeasterly to easterly swells 6 to 8 feet or 1.8 to 2.4 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to brisk winds, reduced visibility and rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with widely scattered showers over the Leeward and northern Windward Islands. Further south, generally cloudy and hazy with scattered light to moderate showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean region over the next few days.

Moisture and instability associated with an upper level jet stream, will continue to cause cloudy conditions with scattered showers mainly over the southern portion of the region during the next 24 hours.

Saharan dust haze will cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over the southeastern Caribbean region during the forecast period.

Date: 07^th January, 2023

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy and hazy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 27°C or 81°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 13 mph or 20 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.4 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 2.4 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of January so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 37.6 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 80.6 mm.

Sunset today: 5:50 pm.               Sunrise tomorrow: 6:30 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, with a few gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered light to moderate showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to take the necessary precautions.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 3:45 pm…Low at 10:46 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 4:52 pm…Low at 12:13 am.

Seas: Locally rough with waves and northeasterly to easterly swells 6 to 8 feet or 1.8 to 2.4 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to brisk winds, reduced visibility and rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with widely scattered showers over the Leeward and northern Windward Islands. Further south, generally cloudy and hazy with scattered light to moderate showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean region over the next few days.

Moisture and instability associated with an upper level jet stream, will continue to cause cloudy conditions with scattered showers mainly over the southern portion of the region during the next 24 hours.

Saharan dust haze will cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over the southeastern Caribbean region during the forecast period.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 07^th January, 2023

Forecaster: Glenn Antoine

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 26°C or 79°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 17 mph or 28 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.4 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of January so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 37.6 mm. 

   Sunset today: 5:50 pm       Sunrise tomorrow: 6:30 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 23 mph or 37 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times, with a few showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 09:05 am…High at 3:45 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:32 am…High at 4:52 pm.

Seas: Locally rough with waves and northeasterly to easterly swells 6 to 8 feet

      or 1.8 to 2.4 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to brisk winds and rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times, with widely scattered showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean region over the next few days.

Moisture and instability associated with an upper level jet stream, will continue to cause cloudy conditions with a few scattered showers over the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 06^th January, 2023

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL charles airport is fair.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 26°C or 79°F.

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 23 mph or 37 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.8 mm.  At GFL Charles airport: 0.1 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of January so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 37.0 mm.  AT GFL charles airport: 78.3 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 6:29 am        Sunset tomorrow: 5:50 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 23 mph or 37 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with a few showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 10:11 pm…High at 4:37 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:37 pm…High at 5:44 am.

Seas: Locally rough with waves and northeasterly to easterly swells 6 to 8 feet or 1.8 to 2.4 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to brisk winds and rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with widely scattered showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean region over the next few days. Moisture and instability associated with an upper level jet stream, will continue to cause cloudy conditions with a few scattered showers over the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 06^th January, 2023

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL charles airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

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

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 23 mph or 37 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.6 mm.  At GFL Charles airport: 19.8 MM

Total rainfall for the month of January so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 35.2 mm.  AT GFL Charles airport: 78.2 MM

Sunset today: 5:49 pm.          Sunrise tomorrow: 6:29 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 23 mph or 37 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times 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 3:07 pm…Low at 10:11 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 4:14 pm…Low at 11:37 pm.

Seas: Locally rough with waves and northeasterly to easterly swells 6 to 9 feet or 1.8 to 2.7 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to brisk winds and rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with widely scattered showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean region over the next few days.

Moisture and instability associated with an upper level jet stream, will continue to cause cloudy conditions with a few scattered showers over the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

Date: 06^th January, 2023

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with light 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 east at 29 mph or 46 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 7.3 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of January so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 35.2 mm.

Sunset today: 5:49 pm.          Sunrise tomorrow: 6:29 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 23 mph or 37 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with a few showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 8:27 am…High at 3:07 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:54 am…High at 4:14 pm.

Seas: Locally rough with waves and northeasterly to easterly swells 6 to 8 feet or 1.8 to 2.4 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to brisk winds and rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with widely scattered showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean region over the next few days.

Moisture and instability associated with an upper level jet stream, will continue to cause cloudy conditions with a few scattered showers over the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

6:00 pm Weather Report
Date: 05th January, 2023
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 26°C or 79°F.
Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 27°C or 81°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 23 mph or 37 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 18.7 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 57.5 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of January so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 35.2 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 78.2 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 6:29 am. Sunset tomorrow: 5:49 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from the east near 23 mph or 37 km/h,
with occasional gusts.
Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with some
scattered showers.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 09:33 pm…High at 4:07 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 11:00 pm…High at 5:15 am.
Seas: Locally rough with waves and northeasterly to easterly swells
6 to 9 feet or 1.8 to 2.7 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to brisk winds and rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY
The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean region, over the next few days.

Moisture and instability associated with an upper level trough and jet stream, will continue to cause cloudy conditions with some scattered showers over our region, during the next 24 hours.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 05^th January, 2023

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.

Present weather at GFL charles airport is cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 26°C or 79°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 23 mph or 37 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 16.1 mm.  At GFL Charles airport: 37.7 mm

Total rainfall for the month of January so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 32.6 mm.  At GFL charles airport: 58.4 mm

Sunset today: 5:49 pm      Sunrise tomorrow: 6:29 am.     

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 23 mph or 37 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Generally cloudy skies with scattered showers which may be heavy in some locations.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advises to exercise caution since soils are already saturated due to rainfall over the past couple of days.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 2:28 pm…Low at 9:33 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 3:35 pm…Low at 11:00 pm.

Seas: Locally rough with waves 6 to 8 feet or 1.8 to 2.4 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to brisk winds and locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy skies, with scattered showers and a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms.

WEATHER SUMMARY

The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and locally rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean region, over the next few days.

Moisture and instability associated with an upper level trough and jet stream, will continue to cause cloudy conditions with scattered showers and chance of isolated thunderstorms over our region, during the next 24 hours.