Author: Saint Lucia Met Office

Date: 18^th May, 2022

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.

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 27°C or 81°F.

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

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of May so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 18.3 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 20.2 mm.

Sunset today: 6:24 pm.                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:36 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS  

Winds will be blowing from the east near 22 mph or 35 km/h.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, with a low chance of showers.

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at present…High at 6:33 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 1:10 pm…High at 7:40 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and easterly swells 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 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

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

WEATHER SUMMARY

The Atlantic High-Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and above normal seas across the Eastern Caribbean during the next 24 hours.

A plume of Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility, air quality and shower activity around the Lesser Antilles for the next few days.

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

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 18th May, 2022
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair 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 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 May so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 18.3 mm.

Sunset today: 6:24 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:36 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from the east near 22 mph or 35 km/h.
Weather: Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, with a few brief showers.

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

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 11:43 am… High at 6:33 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 01:10 pm… High at 7:40 pm.
Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and easterly swells 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to 2.1 metres.

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

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

WEATHER SUMMARY
The Atlantic High-Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and locally rough seas across the Eastern Caribbean during the next couple of days.

Low level clouds drifting along the wind flow, will cause a few brief showers over the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

A plume of Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality around the Eastern Caribbean for the next few days.

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

6:00 PM Weather Report

Date: 17^th May, 2022

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy and hazy.

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 east at 23 mph or 37 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: trace.          At GFL Charles Airport: 0.5 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of May so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 18.3 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 20.2 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:36 am.                                    Sunset tomorrow: 6:24 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS  

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

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

         showers.

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 09:54 pm… High at 4:30 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 06:46 pm… Low at 11:21 am.

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

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to

reduced visibility, brisk winds and locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with a few brief showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

The Atlantic High-Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and locally rough seas across the Eastern Caribbean during the next couple of days.

Low level clouds drifting along the wind flow will cause a few brief showers over the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

A plume of Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality around the Eastern Caribbean for the next few days.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

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 30°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 26 mph or 43 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: trace.          At GFL Charles Airport: 0.5 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of May so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 18.3 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 20.2 mm.

Sunset today: 6:24 pm.                                               Sunrise tomorrow: 5:36 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS  

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

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

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 05:39 pm… Low at 9:54 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 12:16 pm… High at 6:46 pm.

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with a few brief showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

The Atlantic High-Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and locally rough seas across the Eastern Caribbean during the next couple of days.

Low level clouds drifting along the wind flow will cause a few brief showers over the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

A plume of Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality around the Eastern Caribbean for the next few days.

Date: 17^th May, 2022

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair with thick haze.

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 at 22 mph or 35 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 May so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 18.3 mm.

Sunset today: 6:24 pm.                 Sunrise tomorrow: 5:36 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS  

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

Weather: Fair, hazy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with a few showers.

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 10:49 am…High at 5:39 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 12:16 pm…High at 6:46 pm.

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, breezy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with a few showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

The Atlantic High-Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and locally rough seas across the Eastern Caribbean during the next couple of days.

Moisture and instability in the lower atmosphere over the region, will cause a few cloudy periods and showers over the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

A plume of Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality around the Eastern Caribbean for the next few days.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 16^th May, 2022

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

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

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 east at 22 mph or 35 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.8 mm   At GFL Charles Airport: 0.7 mm

Total rainfall for the month of May so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 18.3 mm  At GFL Charles Airport: 19.7 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:36 am.       Sunset tomorrow: 6:24 pm.     

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS  

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

Weather: Fair, hazy and breezy becoming cloudy at times with a few showers.

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 09:13 pm…High at 3:44 am…Low at 10:49 am

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:40 pm…High at 4:51 am…Low at 12:16 pm

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to 2.1 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, breezy and hazy with a few showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

The Atlantic High-Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds across the Lesser Antilles over the next couple of days.

Residual moisture trailing a tropical wave will cause some cloudy periods with showers mainly over the southern portion of the region, during the forecast period.

 A plume of Saharan dust haze will cause a reduction in visibility and air quality across the Lesser Antilles for the next couple of days.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 16^th May, 2022

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Arport 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 23 mph or 37 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.8 mm   At GFL Charles Airport: 0.7 mm

Total rainfall for the month of May so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 18.3 mm  At GFL Charles Airport: 19.7 mm

Sunset today: 6:24 pm.      Sunrise tomorrow: 5:36 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, with a few gusts.

Weather: Fair, hazy and breezy 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 04:48 pm… Low at 9:13 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 05:55 pm… Low at 10:40 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, breezy and hazy, to cloudy at times with some scattered showers mainly over the southern Windward Islands and areas further south. Further north, fair to partly cloudy and hazy skies.

WEATHER SUMMARY

Moderate to brisk easterly winds will continue across the Eastern Caribbean region during the next few days.

Residual moisture trailing a tropical wave will cause some cloudy periods with showers mainly over the southern portion of the region, during the forecast period.

 A plume of Saharan dust haze will cause a reduction in visibility and air quality across the Lesser Antilles for the next couple of days.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

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 27°C or 81°F.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.8 mm    

Total rainfall for the month of May so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 18.3 mm  

Sunset today: 6:24 pm.      Sunrise tomorrow: 5:36 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, with a few gusts.

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 09:59 am… High at 4:48 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:26 am… High at 5:55 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 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

Partly cloudy to cloudy, breezy and hazy with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms, mainly over the southern Windward Islands and areas further south.

WEATHER SUMMARY

Moderate to brisk easterly winds and locally rough seas, will continue across the Eastern Caribbean region during the next few days.

Moisture and instability in the wake of a weak tropical wave will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms, mainly over the southern portion of the region, during the forecast period.

Date: 15th May, 2022
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 28°C or 82°F.
Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 31°C or 88°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the northeast at 21 mph or 33 km/h.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 3.6 mm At GFL Charles Airport: 2.6 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of May so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 17.5 mm At GFL Charles Airport: 19.0 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:36 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 23 mph or 37 km/h, with a few gusts.
Weather: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered light to moderate showers.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 08:34 pm… High at 3:01 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 10:01 pm… High at 4:08 am.
Seas: Locally rough with waves and easterly swells 6 to 8 feet or 1.8 to
2.4 metres.
Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to brisk winds and locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy to cloudy, breezy and hazy with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms, mainly over the southern Windward Islands and areas further south.

WEATHER SUMMARY
Moderate to brisk easterly winds and locally rough seas, will continue across the Eastern Caribbean region during the next few days.
A weak tropical wave will cause an increase in cloudiness, showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms, mainly across the southern portion of the region, during the next 24 to 36 hours.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 15^th May, 2022

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy with light haze.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 29°C or 84°F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 24°C or 75°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 24 mph or 39 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport:  3.6 mm   At GFL Charles Airport:  2.7 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of May so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 17.5 mm   At GFL Charles Airport: 19.0 mm.

Sunset today: 6:23 pm.           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:36 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, hazy and breezy becoming cloudy at times with some scattered light to moderate showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 3:58 pm…Low at 08:34 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 5:05 pm…Low at 10:01 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northeasterly to easterly 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 brisk winds and locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

WEATHER SUMMARY

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

A weak tropical wave is expected to generate an increase in cloudiness and showers with a chance of isolated thunderstorms, mainly across the southern portion of the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next 24 to 36 hours.