Author: Saint Lucia Met Office

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 25^th July, 2023

Forecaster: Glenn Antoine

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with light showers.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is overcast with light rain.

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

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at 8 mph or

13 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 17.9 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 18.3 mm

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 116.7 mm.  At GFL Charles Airport: 140.0 mm    

Sunset today: 6:34 pm.           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:46 am.

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, with gusts near showers.

Weather: Cloudy to overcast skies, with scattered showers, which maybe heavy         

         in some locations, 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 02:12 pm…High at 08:53 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 03:39 pm…High at 10:00 pm.

Seas: Locally rough with waves and 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 gusty winds and locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy to overcast at times with scattered moderate to heavy showers, gusty winds and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A broad area of low pressure associated with a tropical wave, will continue to affect the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 to 36 hours. This system has a low chance of development during the next seven days, as it moves westward near 23 mph or 37 km/h.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

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

Date: 25th July, 2023
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is overcast with light showers.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 27°C or 81°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 25°C or 77°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-southeast at 16 mph or
26 km/h.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 0.7 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of July so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 98.8 mm.

Sunset today: 6:34 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:46 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 23 mph or 37 km/h, with gusts near showers.
Weather: Cloudy to overcast at times with scattered showers, which maybe heavy in some locations 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 8:49 am…Low at 2:12 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 9:56 am…Low at 3:39 pm.
Seas: Locally rough with waves and 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 gusty winds and locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Cloudy to overcast at times with scattered moderate to heavy showers, gusty winds and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A broad area of low pressure associated with a tropical wave, will continue to affect the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 to 36 hours. This system has a low chance of development during the next seven days, as it moves westward near 23 mph or 37 km/h.
Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is overcast.

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

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

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at 20 mph or

31 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.7 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 0.3 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 98.8 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 131.0 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:46 am.       Sunset tomorrow: 6:34 pm.     

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east northeast and east southeast near 20 mph or 31 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 8:12 pm… Low at 2:45 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 9:19 pm… Low at 4:12 am.

Seas: Locally rough with waves and 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 gusty winds and locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy to overcast at times with scattered moderate to heavy showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A broad area of low pressure associated with a tropical wave, will affect the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 to 36 hours. This system has a low chance of development during the next seven days as it moves westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

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

Date: 24^th July, 2023

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

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 32°C or 90°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 24 mph or 39 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.7 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 1.2 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 98.8 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 131.0 mm.

Sunset today: 6:34 pm.                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:46 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy and hazy, with a few scattered showers at first, becoming generally cloudy to overcast at times, with scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms from tonight into tomorrow.

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

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies should continue 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 1:37 pm… High at 8:12 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 3:04 pm… High at 9:19 pm.

Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres at first, becoming locally rough with waves 6 to 8 feet or 1.8 to 2.4 metres from tonight.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution from tonight, due to gusty winds and locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy and hazy, with a few showers over the Leeward and northern Windward Islands, becoming mostly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms from tonight. Over the southern Windward Islands and areas further south, partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, becoming mostly cloudy to overcast at times with scattered moderate to heavy showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms from tonight.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A plume of Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in air quality over the Eastern Caribbean region this afternoon into tonight.

A broad area of low pressure associated with a tropical wave, will affect the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period. This system has a low chance of development during the next seven days as it moves westward across the western tropical Atlantic and eastern Caribbean Sea. Regardless of development, locally heavy rainfall, gusty winds and thunderstorms are expected mainly over the Windward Islands from late tonight into tomorrow.

Two tropical waves located over the central and eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 24^th July, 2023

Forecaster: Glenn Antoine

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 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 2:00 am today:  

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.1 mm.   

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 98.1 mm.  

 Sunset today: 6:34 pm.            Sunrise tomorrow: 5:46 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-northeast near 23 mph

or 37 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers at first, becoming generally cloudy with scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms from late tonight into tomorrow.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies 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 7:43 am…Low at 1:37 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 8:50 am…Low at 3:04 pm.

Seas: Moderate with waves and swells 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres.

Small craft operators are advised to exercise caution due to reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers. An increase in cloudiness and showers, with isolated thunderstorms is expected over the Windward Islands and areas further south from late tonight into tomorrow.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure System will generate moderate easterly winds across the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

A plume of Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in visibility, shower activity and air quality over the Eastern Caribbean region, for the next few days.

A weak area of low pressure associated with a tropical wave continues to produce disorganized showers and thunderstorms about 650 miles or 1046 km east of the Windward Islands. This system has a low chance of development during the next 7 days as it moves westward across the tropical Atlantic and eastern Caribbean Sea. Locally heavy rainfall is possible across the Windward Islands from late tonight into tomorrow.

Two tropical waves located over the central and eastern Tropical Atlantic are both moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 23^rd July, 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 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 at 21 mph or 33 km/h.

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 98.1 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 129.8 mm.

Sunset today: 6:35 pm.          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:46 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: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies 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 7:37 pm…Low at 1:35 am…High at 7:43 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 8:44 pm…Low at 3:02 am…High at 8:50 am.

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

Small craft operators 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 a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure System will generate light to moderate easterly winds across the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

A plume of Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in visibility, shower activity and air quality over the Eastern Caribbean region, for the next few days.

Shower and thunderstorm activity has become limited in association with a small area of low pressure located about 900 miles or 1448 kilometres east of the Windward Islands. The system has a low chance of development during the next 48 hours and a tropical depression could still form during the next few days, while it moves westward across the Tropical Atlantic and Eastern Caribbean Sea. The system is expected to begin affecting our region from late Monday. Interests in Saint Lucia and the rest of the Windward Islands should monitor the progress of this system.

Two tropical waves located over the central and eastern Tropical Atlantic are both moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

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 30°C or 86°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: 0.1 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: 0.9 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 98.1 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 129.8 mm.

Sunset today: 6:35 pm.          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:46 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: Fair and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with a few showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies 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 1:07 pm… High at 7:37 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 2:34 pm… High at 8:44 pm.

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

Small craft operators are advised to exercise caution due to reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure System will generate light to moderate easterly winds across the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

A plume of Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in visibility, shower activity and air quality over the Eastern Caribbean region, for the next few days.

Shower and thunderstorm activity has become limited in association with a small area of low pressure located about 900 miles or 1448 kilometres east of the Windward Islands. The system has a low chance of development during the next 48 hours and a tropical depression could still form during the next few days, while it moves westward across the Tropical Atlantic and Eastern Caribbean Sea. The system is expected to begin affecting our region from late Monday. Interests in Saint Lucia and the rest of the Windward Islands should monitor the progress of this system.

Two tropical waves located over the central and eastern Tropical Atlantic are both moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Date: 23^rd July, 2023

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

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 26°C or 79°F.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.3 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 98.0 mm.

Sunset today: 6:35 pm.          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:46 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: Fair and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with a few showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies 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 6:51 am…Low at 1:07 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 7:58 am…Low at 2:34 pm.

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

Small craft operators are advised to exercise caution due to reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure System will generate light to moderate easterly winds across the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

A plume of Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in visibility, shower activity and air quality over the Eastern Caribbean region, for the next few days.

Shower and thunderstorm activity has become limited in association with a small area of low pressure located about 1000 miles or 1600 kilometres east of the Windward Islands. The system has a low chance of development during the next 48 hours and a tropical depression could still form during the next few days, while it moves westward across the Tropical Atlantic and Eastern Caribbean Sea. The system is expected to begin affecting our region from late Monday. Interests in Saint Lucia and the rest of the Windward Islands should monitor the progress of this system.

Two tropical waves located over the eastern and far eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

6:00 pm Weather Report
Date: 22nd July, 2023
Forecaster: E. Francis

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 at 16 mph or 26 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 0.3 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: nil.
Total rainfall for the month of July so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 98.0 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 128.9 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:45 am Sunset tomorrow: 6:35 pm

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 and hazy with a few brief showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies 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 7:03 pm…Low at 12:35 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 8:10 pm…Low at 02:02 am.
Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

Small craft operators are advised to exercise caution due to reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with brief isolated showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
The Atlantic High Pressure System will generate light to moderate easterly winds around the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

A plume of Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in visibility, shower activity and air quality over the Eastern Caribbean region, for the next few days.

A small area of low pressure, located over the central Tropical Atlantic is producing an area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. The system has a medium chance of development during the next 48 hours and a tropical depression could form early next week, as it moves westward across the Tropical Atlantic.

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

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 22^nd July, 2023

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 32°C or 90°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 16 mph or 26 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.3 mm     At GFL Charles Airport: nil.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 98.0 mm    At GFL Charles Airport: 128.9 mm.

Sunset today: 6:35 pm      Sunrise tomorrow: 5:45 am            

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 14 mph or 22 km/h.

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

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies 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 12:39 pm…High at 7:03 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 02:06 pm…High at 8:10 pm.

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 2 to 5 feet or 0.6 to 1.5 metres.

Small craft operators are advised to exercise caution due to reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with brief isolated showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure System will generate light to moderate easterly winds around the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

A plume of Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in visibility, shower activity and air quality over the Eastern Caribbean region, for the next few days.

A small area of low pressure, located over the central Tropical Atlantic is producing an area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. The system has a medium chance of development and a tropical depression could form early next week, as it moves westward across the Tropical Atlantic.

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