Author: Saint Lucia Met Office

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy with showers.

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 southeast at 21 mph or 33 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 7.9 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 22.4 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 65.0 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 140.4 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 east and southeast near 24 mph or 39 km/h, with gusts near showers.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy 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: Low at 6:28 pm… High at 1:05 am… Low at 7:55 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 7:55 pm… High at 2:12 am… low at 9:22 am.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to 2.1 metres on the eastern side of the island and 6 to 9 feet or 1.8 to 2.7 metres on the western side of the island.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy with a few showers over the Leeward Islands. Further south, generally cloudy to overcast at times with scattered showers, which will be heavy in some locations, gusty winds and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A strong tropical wave will continue to produce cloudiness, moderate to heavy showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms over the Windward Islands and areas further south during the next 24 hours. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation and is likely to become a tropical depression within the next two days.  

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Hurricane Fiona was located near latitude 25.6 North, longitude 71.5 West. Fiona is moving toward the north near 9 mph or 15 km/h away from the Eastern Caribbean and does not pose a threat to our region.   

A tropical wave associated with an area of low pressure located over the central tropical Atlantic is moving slowly westward. This system has a low chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next five days.

A third tropical wave is forecast to move off the west coast of Africa tomorrow. Some development of this wave is expected while it moves slowly westward over the eastern tropical Atlantic during the next five days.

Date: 21^st September, 2022

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is overcast with moderate showers.

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 25 mph or 41 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 9.1 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 7.4 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 60.6 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 122.3 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 and east-southeast near 22 mph or 35 km/h, with gusts near showers.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy 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 1:49 pm…Low at 6:28 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 2:56 pm…Low at 7:55 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 caution due to brisk winds and locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy with a few showers over the Leeward Islands. Further south, generally cloudy to overcast at times with scattered showers, which will be heavy in some locations, gusty winds and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK 

Astrong tropical wave will continue to produce cloudiness, moderate to heavy showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms over the Windward Islands and areas further south during the next 24 hours. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation and is likely to become a tropical depression within the next two or three days.

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Fiona was located near latitude 24.6 North, longitude 71.7 West. Fiona is moving toward the north near 8 mph or 13 km/h. A hurricane watch and a tropical storm warning is in effect for Bermuda. Fiona is moving away from the Eastern Caribbean and does not pose a threat to our region.   

A tropical wave associated with an area of low pressure located over the central tropical Atlantic is moving slowly westward. This system has a low chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next five days.

A third tropical wave is forecast to move off the west coast of Africa tomorrow. Some development of this wave is expected while it moves slowly westward over the eastern tropical Atlantic during the next five days.

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 21st September, 2022
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra 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 28°C or 82°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 25 mph or 41 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 pm last night:
At Hewanorra Airport: 9.5 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 59.2 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 25 mph or 41 km/h, with occasional gusts.
Weather: Generally cloudy skies 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: Low at 7:21 am… High at 1:49 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 8:48 am… High at 2:56 pm.
Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 4 to 7 feet or 1.2 to 2.1 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
Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers over the Leeward Islands. Further south, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered showers, which will be heavy in some locations and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A strong tropical wave located just to the east of the Windward Islands has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation. This system is likely to become a tropical depression within the next two or three days. This wave is expected to cause cloudiness, moderate to heavy showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms over the southern portion of our region from later today into tomorrow.

Fiona becomes a category 4 hurricane while moving away from the Turks and Caicos Islands. At 2:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Fiona was located near latitude 23.4 North, longitude 71.8 West or 105 miles or 170 kilometres north of North Caicos Island.

At 3:00 am today, Tropical Storm Gaston was located near latitude 36.2 North longitude 43.6 West or about 920 miles or 1485 kilometres west of the Azores.
Tropical Storm Gaston does not pose a direct threat to Saint Lucia and the Lesser Antilles.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 20^th September, 2022

Forecaster: Venantius Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fai with showers nearby.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy with showers nearby.

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 east at 21 mph or 33 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 7.4 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 6.5 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 57.6 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 118.0 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 the east near 23 mph or 37 km/h with a few gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies 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 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 12:12 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 6:58 pm… High at 1:19 am.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 4 to 7 feet or 1.2 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 to partly cloudy with a few showers over the Leeward Islands. Further south, partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers, which will be heavy in some locations and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK 

Unstable conditions in the wake of a tropical wave will continue to affect the southern half of the Lesser Antilles tonight. Meanwhile, another strong tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Windward Islands has a medium chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next two days. This wave is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h and is expected to cause cloudiness, moderate to heavy showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms over the southern portion of our region from tomorrow into Thursday.

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of major Hurricane Fiona was located near latitude 22.6 North, longitude 71.8 West or 50 miles or 80 kilometres north of North Caicos Island. A hurricane warning is in effect for the Turks and Caicos Islands and a tropical storm warning is in effect for Bermuda.

Tropical Depression eight was upgraded to Tropical Storm Gaston at 5:00 pm today and at that time was located near latitude 34.7 North 44.4 West or about 990 miles or 1595 kilo metres west of the Azors.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy with recent showers.

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 at 21 mph or 33 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.8 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 3.4 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 51.5 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 114.9 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 the east near 23 mph or 37 km/h with a few gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy to occasinally cloudy with some 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 1:22 pm…Low at 5:31 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 2:29 pm…Low at 6:58 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy with a few showers over the Leeward Islands. Further south, partly cloudy becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK 

A weak tropical wave will continue to affect mainly the southern half of the Lesser Antilles during the next 12 to 18 hours.

Another strong tropical wave located several hundred miles east of the Windward Islands has a medium chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next two days. This wave is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h and is expected to cause cloudiness, moderate to heavy showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms mainly over the southern portion of our region from tomorrow morning into Thursday.

At 11:00 am today, the centre of major Hurricane Fiona was located near latitude 22.0 North, longitude 71.4 West or 40 miles or 65 kilometres north-northwest of Grand Turk Island. A hurricane warning is in effect for the Turks and Caicos Islands and a tropical storm warning is in effect for the southeastern Bahamas.

Date: 20^th September, 2022

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

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.

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 8:00 pm last night:

At Hewanorra Airport: nil.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 49.7 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 the east near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy to occasinally 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: Low at 6:39 am…High at 1:22 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:06 am…High at 2:29 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 partly cloudy with a few showers over the Leeward and northern Windward Islands. Further south, partly cloudy becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK 

A tropical wave will continue to affect mainly the southern half of the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

Another tropical wave located several hundred miles east of the Windward Islands has a medium chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next five days. This wave is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h and is expected to affect mainly the southern portion of our region from tomorrow morning.

At 5:00 am today, the centre of major Hurricane Fiona was located near latitude 21.3 North, longitude 70.9 West or 20 miles or 30 kilometres southeast of Grand Turk Island. A hurricane warning is in effect for the Turks and Caicos Islands and a tropical storm warning is in effect for the southeastern Bahamas.

6:00 pm Weather Report
Date: 19th September, 2022
Forecaster: E. Francis

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 east-southeast
at 12 mph or 19 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: trace. At GFL Charles Airport: 2.2 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 49.7 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 111.5 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 east-southeast and east
near 16 mph or 26 km/h, becoming lighter at times.
Weather: Fair to occasinally cloudy skies 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 11:03 pm… Low at 6:39 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 12:10 am… Low at 8:06 am.
Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 5 feet or 1.2 to 1.5 metres.

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Hurricane Fiona was located near latitude 20.1 North, longitude 69.8 West or 130 miles or 205 kilometres southeast of Grand Turk Island. Moist and unstable conditions trailing Hurricane Fiona, will continue to affect the extreme northern portion of the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.
Swells generated by Fiona are affecting the Leeward Islands, the northern Windward Islands, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, the northern coast of the Dominican Republic, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeastern Bahamas.

A tropical wave located just to the east of the Windward Islands is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 kn/h. This wave is expected to affect the southern portion of the region tomorrow.

Another tropical waves located several hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles has a low chance of development during the next five days. This wave is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

12:00 Noon Weather Report

Date: 19^th September, 2022

Forecaster: Venantius Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

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

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

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: trace.  At GFL Charles Airport: 2.2 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 49.7 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 111.5 mm.

Sunset today: 6:02 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 16 mph or

26 km/h.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy 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 4:17 pm… High at 11:03 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 1:52 pm… Low at 5:44 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moist and unstable conditions trailing Hurricane Fiona, will continue to affect the northern portion of the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

Hurricane and tropical storm warnings and watches are in effect for the U.S and British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeastern Bahamas.

At 11:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Fiona was located near latitude 19.1 North, longitude 69.2 West or 10 miles or 15 kilometres southeast of Samana, Dominican Republic. Fiona is moving toward the northwest near 8 mph or 13 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are 85 mph or 140 km/h. Strengthening is forecast during the next few days and Fiona is forecast to become a major hurricane by Wednesday.

A tropical wave located over the western Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 kn/h. This wave is expected to affect our region tomorrow.

Another tropical waves located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.

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

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

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: trace.  

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 49.7 mm.

Sunset today: 6:02 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 16 mph or 26 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times 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 12:45 pm…Low at 4:17 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 7:08 am…High at 1:52 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moist and unstable conditions trailing Hurricane Fiona, will continue to cause occasional cloudiness, scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours. Hurricane and tropical storm warnings and watches are in effect for the U.S and British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeastern Bahamas.

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Hurricane Fiona was located near latitude 18.5 North, longitude 68.6 West or 15 miles or 25 kilometres west-southwest of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Fiona is moving toward the northwest near 8 mph or 13 km/h. On the forecast track, the center of Fiona will move over the eastern portion of the Dominican Republic this morning and emerge over the southwestern Atlantic this afternoon. The center is forecast to pass near or to the east of the Turks and Caicos Islands on Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 90 mph or 150 km/h, with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast during the next few days after the hurrricane emerges over the southwestern Atlantic and Fiona is forecast to become a major hurricane by Wednesday.

A tropical wave located over the western Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 kn/h. This wave is expected to affect our region tomorrow.

Another tropical waves located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Date: 18th September, 2022
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly 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 32°C or 90°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-souththeast at 13 mph or 20 km/h.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 12.5 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 23.8 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 49.7 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 109.3 mm.

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

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from the east-southeast near 15 mph or 24 km/h.
Weather: Partly cloudy, becoming 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 be vigilant.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 09:38 pm…Low at 5:41 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 10:45 pm…Low at 7:08 am.
Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers, some of which may be heavy in some locations, and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moist and unstable conditions trailing Hurricane Fiona, will continue to produce cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours. Hurricane and tropical storm warnings and watches are in effect for the U.S and British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeastern Bahamas.

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Hurricane Fiona was located near latitude 18.2 North, longitude 67.3 West or 10 miles or 15 kilometres west of Puerto Rico. Fiona is moving toward the northwest near 9 mph or 15 km/h. On the forecast track, the center of Fiona will move near the northern coast of the Dominican Republic tonight and Monday, and near or to the east of the Turks and Caicos Islands on Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 85 mph or 140 km/h, with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours.

Two tropical waves located over the western and central Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

An area of low pressure located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving slowly northward. This system has a low chance of tropical cyclone development and is expected to remain over the central Atlantic during the next five days.