Author: Saint Lucia Met Office

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 20^th August, 2023

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

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 25°C or 77°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the southeast at 21mph or 33 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 18.5 mm   

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 99.7 mm   

Sunset today: 6:23 pm      Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am 

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast and east near 23 mph or 37 km/h, with gusts near showers.

Weather: Cloudy to overcast at times with scattered moderate to heavy showers         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 11:46 pm…High at 6:07 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:57 pm…Low at 1:13 pm.

Seas: Locally rough with waves and northeasterly swells 7 to 10 feet or 2.1 to 3.0 metres during the day and 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to 2.1 tonight.

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 and breezy with scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A strong tropical wave will continue to produce an increase in cloudiness, moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period. This wave has a medium chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 48 hours. Interests in the region should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

At 500 AM today, the center of Tropical Depression Six was located near latitude 16.8 North, longitude 52.9 West. The depression is moving toward the west near 15 mph or 24 km/h.  Tropical Depression Six has likely already peaked, and will likely become post-tropical remnant low in 36 hours and dissipate by 48 hours if not sooner.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic, is associated with a broad area of low pressure and is moving westward near 10 mph or 17 km/h. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 48 hours.

6:00 Pm Weather Report

Date: 19^th August, 2023

Forecaster: Andre Joyeux

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is overcast.

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 25 mph or 41 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: 8.8 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 85.1 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 73.8 mm.     

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am.          Sunset tomorrow: 6:23 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast near 24 mph or 39 km/h, with gusts near showers.

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

         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 11:25 pm…High at 5:50 am,

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:47 pm…Low at 12:52 am.

Seas: Locally rough with waves and northeasterly 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 locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy and breezy with scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A strong tropical wave is causing an increase in cloudiness, moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles. This wave has a low chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 48 hours. Interests in the region should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

A broad area of low pressure located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving west-northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h. This system has a low chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next few days.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic, is associated with a broad area of low pressure and is moving westward near 10 mph or 17 km/h. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 48 hours.

Date: 19th August, 2023
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 27°C or 81°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 26°C or 79°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the northeast at 23 mph or 31 km/h.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 0.5 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 5.3 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of August so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 81.7 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 65.0 mm.

Sunset today: 6:23 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east-southeast near 21 mph or 33 km/h, with gusts near showers.
Weather: Cloudy to overcast at times with scattered moderate to heavy showers 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 5:40 pm…Low at 11:25 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 12:49 pm…High at 6:47 pm.
Seas: Locally rough with waves and northeasterly 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 locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Generally cloudy and breezy with scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A strong tropical wave will cause an increase in cloudiness, moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles during the 24 to 36 hours. This wave has a low chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 48 hours. Interests in the region should continue to monitor the progress of this system.
A broad area of low pressure located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving west-northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h. This system has a low chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 48 hours.
Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic, is associated with a broad area of low pressure and is also moving westward near 10 mph or 17 km/h. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 48 hours.

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 19th August, 2023
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy with
showers nearby.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 27°C or 81°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 27°C or 81°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at 21 mph or
33 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 August so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 81.2 mm.

Sunset today: 6:23 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east-southeast
near 21 mph or 33 km/h, with occasional gusts.
Weather: Generally cloudy and hazy with scattered showers which may be
heavy at times and isolated thunderstorms.

Persons with dust allergies and respiratory ailments are advised to exercise caution due to reduced air quality.

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 11:22 am…High at 5:40 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 6:17 am…Low at 12:49 pm.
Seas: Locally rough with waves and northeasterly 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, reduced visibility and locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Fair and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with a few showers over the Leeward Islands. Partly cloudy to cloudy and hazy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Windward Islands and further south.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in air quality and visibility across the region during the next few days.

A tropical wave just to the east of the Lesser Antilles is expected to cause an increase in cloudiness with moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly over the Windward islands and further south during the forecast period. This wave has a low chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 48 hours. Interests in the region should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

Low-level clouds drifting over the Leeward Islands, will cause a few showers over that area during the next 24 hours.

A broad area of low pressure located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving west-northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h. This system has a low chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 48 hours.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic, is associated with a broad area of low pressure and is also moving westward near 10 mph or 17 km/h. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 48 hours.

6:00 Pm Weather Report

Date: 19^th August, 2023

Forecaster: Andre Joyeux

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is overcast.

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 25 mph or 41 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: 8.8 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 85.1 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 73.8 mm.     

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am.          Sunset tomorrow: 6:23 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast near 24 mph or 39 km/h, with gusts near showers.

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

         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 11:25 pm…High at 5:50 am,

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:47 pm…Low at 12:52 am.

Seas: Locally rough with waves and northeasterly 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 locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy and breezy with scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A strong tropical wave is causing an increase in cloudiness, moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles. This wave has a low chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 48 hours. Interests in the region should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

A broad area of low pressure located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving west-northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h. This system has a low chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next few days.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic, is associated with a broad area of low pressure and is moving westward near 10 mph or 17 km/h. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 48 hours.

Date: 18^th August, 2023

Forecaster: Andre Joyeux/Shemma Joseph

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy with light showers.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy and hazy.

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 at 20 mph or 31 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 11.2 mm         At GFL Charles Airport: 10.3 mm    

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 81.2 mm         At GFL Charles Airport: 59.7 mm      

Sunset today: 6:24 pm.        Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am.        

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near 21 mph or 33 km/h, with occasional gusts.

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

Persons with dust allergies and respiratory ailments are advised to exercise caution due to reduced air quality.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 5:13 pm…Low at 10:43 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:20 pm…Low at 12:10 am.

Seas: Locally rough with waves and northeasterly 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 reduced visibility and locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers over the Leeward Islands.  Elsewhere, generally cloudy and hazy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in air quality and visibility across the region during the next few days.

Moist and unstable conditions over the region, will continue to cause cloudiness with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms during the next 24 hours.

An approaching tropical wave a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles is expected to cause an increase in cloudiness with moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms over our region from late Saturday.

A broad area of low pressure located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving west-northwest near 16 mph or 26 km/h. This system has a medium chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 2 days.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic, is associated with a broad area of low pressure and is moving westward near 18 mph or 30 km/h. This system also has a medium chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 2 days.

Date: 18th August, 2023
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste
Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy with showers nearby.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 29°C or 83°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 25°C or 77°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 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 15.3 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of August so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 81.2 mm.

Sunset today: 6:24 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-northeast near 21 mph or 33 km/h, with occasional gusts.
Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.
Persons with dust allergies and respiratory ailments are advised to exercise caution due to reduced air quality.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 10:58 am…High at 5:13 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 12:25 pm…High at 6:20 pm.
Seas: Locally rough with waves and northeasterly 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 reduced visibility and locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers over the Leeward and northern Windward Islands. Further south, generally cloudy and hazy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in air quality and visibility across the region during the next few days.

Lingering moisture and instability in the atmosphere over the northern portion of the region, will continue to cause some scattered showers over the Leeward and northern Windward Islands today.

The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone will continue to cause some cloudy periods with showers and isolated thunderstorms, over the southern portion of the region during the forecast period.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave is expected to cause heavy showers and thunderstorms over our region from tomorrow.

A broad area of low pressure located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving west-northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h. This system has a medium chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 2 days.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic, is associated with a broad area of low pressure and is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This system also has a medium chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 2 days.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

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 30°C or 86°F.

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at 12 mph or 19 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 5.8 mm.                    At GFL Charles Airport: 6.6 mm.  

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 70.0 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 49.7 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am.            Sunset tomorrow: 6:24 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

Persons with dust allergies and respiratory ailments are advised to exercise caution due to reduced air quality.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 10:02 pm… High at 4:33 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:29 pm… High at 5:40 am.

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in air quality and visibility across the region during the next few days.

Moist and unstable conditions over the Leeward and northern Windward Islands, will cause some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over that area during the next 24 hours.

The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone will continue to cause some cloudy periods with showers and isolated thunderstorms, over the southern portion of the region during the forecast period.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave is expected to cause heavy showers and thunderstorms over our region from Saturday.

A broad area of low pressure located over the central Tropical Atlantic is also moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This system has a medium chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 2 days.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic, is associated with a broad area of low pressure and is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This system also has a medium chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 2 days.

Date: 17^th August, 2023

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar/Shemma Joseph

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 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 today:  

At Hewanorra Airport: 5.8 mm.                    At GFL Charles Airport: 6.3 mm.  

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 70.0 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 49.4 mm.

Sunset today: 6:25 pm.               Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

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

Persons with dust allergies and respiratory ailments are advised to exercise caution due to reduced air quality.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 4:47 pm…Low at 10:02 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 5:54 pm…Low at 11:29 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northeasterly to easterly swells 4 to 7 feet or 1.2 to 2.1 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, mainly over the southern Windward Islands and areas further south.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in air quality and visibility across the region during the next few days.

Moist and unstable conditions over the Leeward and northern Windward Islands, will cause some scattered showers over that area during the next 24 hours.

The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone will continue to cause some cloudy periods with showers and isolated thunderstorms, over the southern portion of the region during the forecast period.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave is expected to cause heavy showers and thunderstorms over our region from Saturday.

A broad area of low pressure located over the central Tropical Atlantic is also moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This system has a medium chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 7 days.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic, is also associated with a broad area of low pressure and is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This system also has a medium chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 7 days.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 17^th August, 2023

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

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

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at 12 mph or 19 km/h

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.9 mm

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 65.9 mm

Sunset today: 6:25 pm      Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am 

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Hazy with partly cloudy to cloudy skies, occasional light to moderate showers. A chance of isolated thunderstorms can be expected from tomorrow.

Persons with dust allergies and respiratory ailments are advised to exercise caution due to reduced air quality.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 10:34 am…High at 4:47 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 12:01 pm…High at 5:54 pm.

Seas: Moderate with waves and northeasterly to easterly swells 5 to 8 feet or 1.5 to 2.4 metres.

Small craft operators are advised to exercise caution due to reduced visibility and above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy and hazy, with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A large plume of Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in air quality and visibility across the region during the next few days.

Moisture and instability associated with the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is expected to cause some cloudy periods with showers and isolated thunderstorms.

A tropical wave located in the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave has a medium chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 2 to 7 days.

Another tropical wave located just off the west coast of Africa is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave has a low to medium chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 2 to 7 days.