Author: Saint Lucia Met Office

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 29^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is31°C or 88°F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 27°C or 81°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: Nil.     At GFL Charles Airport: 0.8 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 204.2 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 353.0 mm.

Sunset today: 6:17 pm.   Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near 14 mph or 23 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Mainly fair and hazy 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 1:34 pm…High at 8:09 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 3:01 pm…High at 9:16 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the Grenadines southward to Trinidad and Tobago, it will be occasionally cloudy with some showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, it will be generally fair and hazy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), will cause some cloudy spells with showers and possible isolated thunderstorms over the extreme southern section of our region during the next 24 hours.

A weak tropical wave is over Lesser Antilles. This system is not expected to cause significant rainfall during its passage over the islands.

Two other tropical waves located over the central and eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. At 11:00 am today, Tropical Depression Ten remains over the open waters of the Atlantic located near latitude 18.8 degrees north, longitude 50.2 degrees west or about 770 miles or 1240 kilometres east of the Leeward Islands. The depression continues to move northward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This system is expected to remain over the open Atlantic and not pose a threat to the Eastern Caribbean region. 

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 29^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Thomas Auguste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is28°C or 82°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 16 mph or 26 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.2 mm.             

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 204.2 mm.   

Sunset today: 6:17 pm.   Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near 14 mph or 23 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy, with a few scattered showers mainly during the morning.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to exercise caution due to the presence of Saharan dust.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 8:34 am… Low at 1:34 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 9:41 am… Low at 3:01 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the Grenadines southward to Trinidad and Tobago, it will be generally cloudy with some showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, it will be generally fair and hazy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality across the Eastern Caribbean region over the next couple of days.

Moisture and instability associated with the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), will cause some cloudy spells with showers and isolated thunderstorms over the extreme southern section of our region during the next 24 hours.

A weak tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This system is not expected to cause significant rainfall during its passage over the islands.

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

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Depression Ten was located near latitude 17.3 degrees north, longitude 49.8 degrees west or about 790 miles east of the Leeward Islands. The depression is moving toward the north near 10 mph or 17 km/h. This system is expected to remain over the open Atlantic and not pose a threat to the Eastern Caribbean region. 

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 is29°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 northeast at 22 mph or 35 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.2 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 2.1 mm.      

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 204.2 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 353.0 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.    Sunset tomorrow: 6:17 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the northeast and east near 21 mph or 33 km/h.

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

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to exercise caution due to the presence of Saharan dust.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 7:23 pm… Low at 2:34 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 8:30 pm… Low at 4:01 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 reduced visibility, brisk winds and above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy and hazy with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the extreme southern portion of the Lesser Antilles. Elsewhere, generally fair and hazy.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality across the Eastern Caribbean region, over the next couple of days.

Moisture and instability associated with the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), will cause cloudy conditions with showers and isolated thunderstorms over the extreme southern portion of the region during the next 24 hours.

A weak tropical wave located several hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles, is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Tropical Depression Ten was located near latitude 15.6 degrees north, longitude 50.0 degrees west or about 790 miles east of the Leeward Islands. The depression is moving toward the north near 8 mph or 13 km/h, and this general motion is forecast to continue during the next several days. On the forecast track, the system is expected to remain over the open Atlantic well to the east of the Lesser Antilles. 

Two other tropical waves located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic and just off the west African coast are moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h and 20 mph or 31 km/h respectively.

12:00 noon Weather Report
Date: 28th August, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy with showers.
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 northeast at 23 mph or 31 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 0.2 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 1.3 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of August so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 204.2 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 352.2 mm.

Sunset today: 6:17 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the northeast and east near 21 mph or 33 km/h, with occasional gusts.
Weather: Fair 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 the presence of Saharan dust.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 1:00 pm…High at 7:23 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 2:27 pm…High at 8:30 pm.
Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the southern portion of the Lesser Antilles. Elsewhere, generally fair and hazy.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality across the Eastern Caribbean region, over the next couple of days.
Moisture and instability associated with the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), will cause cloudy conditions with some showers and isolated thunderstorms over the extreme southern portion of the Lesser Antilles, during the next
24 hours.

A weak tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 17 mph or 28 km/h. There is not much shower activity associated with this wave.

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Depression Ten was located near latitude 14.8 degrees north, longitude 50.1 degrees west or about 800 miles east of the Leeward Islands. The depression is moving toward the north near 8 mph or 13 km/h, and this general motion is forecast to continue during the next several days. On the forecast track, the system is expected to remain over the open Atlantic well to the east of the Lesser Antilles.

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

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 28^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair 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-northeast at 20 mph or 31 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport:   Nil.              

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 204.0 mm.

Sunset today: 6:17 pm.     Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy occasionally becoming cloudy with a few brief showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to exercise caution due to the presence of Saharan dust.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 7:35 am…Low at 1:00 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 8:42 am…Low at 2:27 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy and hazy skies becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms over the southern Windward Islands. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy and hazy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

…NEW DEPRESSION FORMS OVER THE CENTRAL TROPICAL ATLANTIC…

At 5:00 am today, the center of newly formed Tropical Depression Ten (TD#10) was located near latitude 14.0 degrees north, longitude 49.9 degrees west or about 744 miles or 1197 kilometres east of Saint Lucia. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.  The depression is moving toward the north-northwest near 7 mph or 11 km/h and this motion is forecast to continue this morning and then move northward by this afternoon.  On the forecast track, the system is expected to remain over the open Atlantic well to the east of the Lesser Antilles.  Some slight strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and the depression is expected to become a tropical storm later today. 

Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality across the Eastern Caribbean region, over the next couple of days.

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

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 27^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair and hazy.

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-northeast at 23 mph or 37 km/h gusting to 35 mph or 56 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport:   0.6 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: Trace.               

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 204.0 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: 350.9 mm.                 

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.                    Sunset tomorrow: 6:17 pm.

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

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to exercise caution due to the presence of Saharan dust.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 6:45 pm…Low at 1:29 am…High at 7:35 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 7:52 pm…Low at 2:56 am…High at 8:42 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy and hazy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality across the Eastern Caribbean region, over the next couple of days.

A tropical wave with an area of low pressure is located over the central Tropical Atlantic. The system is currently moving westward at about 17 mph or 28 km/h and is forecast to move west-northwestward today, then turn northward Saturday. There is a high chance of further development of the system into a tropical depression during the next couple of days before it moves into a less favorable environment.

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

Date: 27^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

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 is31°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 23 mph or 37 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport:   0.6 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: nil.                 

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 204.0 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: 350.9 mm.                 

Sunset today: 6:18 pm.         Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 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.

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

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to exercise caution due to the presence of Saharan dust.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 12:29 pm… High at 6:45 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 01:56 pm… High at 7:52 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy and hazy skies with a few light showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

An area of Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality across the Eastern Caribbean region, over the next couple of days.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 15 mph or 24 km/h. This system has a high chance of developing into a tropical depression during the next couple of days.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 12 mph or 19 km/h.

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 27th August, 2021
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 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 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 0.6 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of August so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 204.0 mm.

Sunset today: 6:18 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 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.
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 the presence of Saharan dust.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 6:46 am….Low at 12:29 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 7:53 am….Low at 01:56 pm.
Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
An area of Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in visibility
and air quality across the Eastern Caribbean region over the next couple of days.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 15 mph or 24 km/h. This system has a high chance of developing into a tropical depression during the next couple of days.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 12 mph or 19 km/h.

Date: 26^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair and hazy.

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 14 mph or 22 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: Nil.            At GFL Charles Airport: Nil.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 203.4 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 350.9 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am.                  Sunset tomorrow: 6:18 pm. 

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers mainly during the night.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to exercise caution due to the presence of Saharan dust haze.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 6:12 pm…Low at 12:34 am…High at 6:46 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 7:19 pm…Low at 2:01 am…High at 7:53 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair and hazy, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few scattered showers mainly during the night.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

An area of Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality across the Eastern Caribbean region over the next couple of days.

A weak tropical wave will cause some cloudy periods with a few scattered showers around the Eastern Caribbean islands tonight.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 15 mph or 24 km/h. This system has a 70 percent or high chance of developing into a tropical depression over the weekend and is expected to remain over the open ocean during the next five days.

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

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 26^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Thomas Auguste

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 is30°C or 86°F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 27°C or 81°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: Nil.    At GFL Charles Airport: Nil.            

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 203.4 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 350.9 mm.        

Sunset today: 6:19 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 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy today. Tonight, we expect a few cloudy periods with light to moderate showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to exercise caution due to the presence of Saharan dust haze.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at present… High at 6:12 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 1:26 pm… High at 7:19 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair and hazy, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few showers mainly during the night.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

An area of Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality across the Eastern Caribbean region, over the next couple of days.

A weak tropical wave is expected to cause some cloudy periods with showers around the Eastern Caribbean islands tonight. No significant rainfall is expected with the passage of this system.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 15 mph or 24 km/h. This system has a 50 percent or medium chance of developing into a tropical cyclone during the next five days.

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