Author: Saint Lucia Met Office

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

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 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-northeast at 17 mph or 28 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 April so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 22.0 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 120.7 mm.      

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:48 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: Generally fair and hazy skies.

Residents with dust allergies and respiratory ailments should continue to exercise caution due to the presence of dust haze.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 9:21 pm… Low at 12:49 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 10:28 pm… Low at 2:16 am.

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 locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

WEATHER SUMMARY

Relatively dry and stable conditions are expected over the islands as the Atlantic High Pressure system continues to dominate the region.

Saharan dust haze will continue to cause reduced visibility and poor air quality around the Eastern Caribbean region for the next few days.

The La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent still remains active, thus additional eruptions and ash plumes are possible at any time. Interests in Saint Lucia and the region are advised to continue monitoring official news media outlets for updates.

12:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 18^th April, 2021

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

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 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: nil. At GFL Charles Airport: Trace       

Total rainfall for the month of April so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 22.0 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 120.7 mm       

Sunset today: 6:17 pm.       Sunrise tomorrow: 5:48 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 17 mph or

28 km/h.

Weather: Generally fair and hazy skies.

Residents with dust allergies and respiratory ailments should continue to exercise caution due to the presence of dust haze.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 2:29 pm…High at 9:21 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 3:56 pm…High at 10:28 pm.

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

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

above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

WEATHER SUMMARY

A relatively dry and stable atmosphere is expected over the islands as the Atlantic High Pressure system continues to build across the region.

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

The La Soufriere volcano on Saint Vincent remains in a continually active state, and additional eruptions and ash plumes are possible at any time. Interests in Saint Lucia and the region are advised to continue to monitor official news media outlets for updates.

Date: 18^th April, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

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 26°C or 79°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 18 mph or 30 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 April so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 22.0 mm.                  

Sunset today: 6:17 pm.       Sunrise tomorrow: 5:48 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Weather: Generally fair and hazy skies.

Residents with dust allergies and respiratory ailments should continue to exercise caution due to the presence of dust haze.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 6:50 am…Low at 2:29 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 7:57 am…Low at 3:59 pm.

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

WEATHER SUMMARY

Low level wind speeds are expected to increase over our region during the next few days, as the Atlantic High Pressure System continues to build.

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

The La Soufriere volcano on Saint Vincent remains in a continually active state, and additional eruptions and ash plumes are possible at any time. Interests in Saint Lucia and the region are advised to continue to monitor official news media outlets for updates.

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

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 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 at 17 mph or 28 km/h.

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of April so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 22.0 mm.              At GFL Charles Airport: 120.7 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:48 am.                 Sunset tomorrow: 6:17 pm.

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.

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

Residents with dust allergies and respiratory ailments should continue to exercise caution due to the presence of dust haze.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 8:06 pm…Low at 12:04 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 9:13 pm…Low at 01:31 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

WEATHER SUMMARY

Low level wind speeds are expected to increase in our region over the next few days as the Atlantic High Pressure System continues to build.

Saharan dust haze will continue to cause reduced visibility and air quality around the Eastern Caribbean region for the next few days.

The La Soufriere volcano on Saint Vincent remains in a continually active state, and additional eruptions and ash plumes are possible at any time. Interests in Saint Lucia and the region are advised to continue to monitor official news media outlets for updates.

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.

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: Trace.     At GFL Charles Airport: nil.              

Total rainfall for the month of April so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 22.0 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 120.7 mm.         

Sunset today: 6:17 am.          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:48 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 to partly cloudy and hazy, with a chance of a few isolated showers.

Residents, especially those with dust allergies and respiratory ailments, should continue to exercise caution due to the presence of dust haze and possibly volcanic ash.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 1:26 pm… High at 8:06 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 2:53 pm… High at 9:13 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

WEATHER SUMMARY

Low level wind speeds are expected to increase in our region over the next few days as the Atlantic High Pressure System continues to build.

Saharan dust haze together with the possibility of volcanic ash from the erupting La Soufriere volcano in St. Vincent, will continue to cause reduced visibility and air quality around our region for the next few days.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 17^th April, 2021

Forecasters: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles 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 17 mph or 28 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 April so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 22.0 mm.       

Sunset tomorrow: 6:17 pm.          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:48 am.   

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeasterly and east near 17 mph or

28 km/h.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy.

Residents, especially those with dust allergies and respiratory ailments,

should continue to exercise caution due to the presence of dust haze and

possibly volcanic ash.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 6:06 am… Low at 1:26 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 7:13 am… Low at 2:53 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

WEATHER SUMMARY

Low level wind speeds are expected to increase in our region over the next few

days as the Atlantic High Pressure System continues to build.

Saharan dust haze together with the possibility of volcanic ash from the erupting

La Soufriere volcano in St. Vincent, will continue to cause reduced visibility and air quality around our region for the next few days.

Forecasters: Hyacinthia Camille & Venantius Descartes

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 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 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 April so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 22.0 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 120.7 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:49 am.          Sunset tomorrow: 6:17 pm.   

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeasterly and east near 16 mph or 26 km/h.

Weather: Generally fair and hazy.

Residents, especially those with dust allergies and respiratory ailments, should continue to exercise caution due to the presence of dust haze and possibly volcanic ash.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 7:08 pm… Low at 11:32 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 8:15 pm… Low at 12:59 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers over the Leeward Islands. Elsewhere, generally fair and hazy.

WEATHER SUMMARY

A weak surface trough will continue to cause some cloudy periods with showers over the Leeward Islands during the next 24 hours.

Low level wind speeds are expected to increase in our region over the next few days as the Atlantic High Pressure System continues to rebuild.

Saharan dust haze together with the possibility of volcanic ash from the erupting La Soufriere volcano in St. Vincent, will continue to cause reduced visibility and air quality around our region for the next few days.

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

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 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 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: nil.

Total rainfall for the month of April so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 22.0 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 120.7 mm.

Sunset today: 6:17 pm.                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:49 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Weather: Generally fair and hazy.

Residents, especially those with dust allergies and respiratory ailments, should continue to exercise caution due to the presence of dust haze and possibly volcanic ash.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 12:35 pm…High at 7:08 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 2:02 pm….High at 8:15 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers over the Leeward Islands. Elsewhere, generally fair and hazy.

WEATHER SUMMARY

A weak surface trough will continue to cause some cloudy periods with showers over the Leeward Islands during the next 24 hours.

Low level wind speeds are expected to increase in our region over the next few days as the Atlantic High Pressure System continues to rebuild.

Saharan dust haze together with the possibility of volcanic ash from the erupting La Soufriere volcano in St. Vincent, will continue to cause reduced visibility and air quality around our region for the next few days.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 16^th April, 2021

Forecaster: Thomas Auguste

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-northeast at 16 mph or 26 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 April so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 22.0 mm.  

Sunset today: 6:17 pm.   Sunrise tomorrow: 5:49 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 29 km/h.

Weather: Generally fair and hazy.

Residents, especially those with dust allergies and respiratory ailments, are advised to take all necessary precautions due to the presence of dust haze and volcanic ash.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at present… Low at 12:35 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:36 am… Low at 2:02 pm

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

Small craft operators are advised to continue to exercise caution due to reduced visibility caused by Saharan dust haze and volcanic ash.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally fair and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers mainly around the Leeward Islands.

WEATHER SUMMARY

A weak frontal trough will cause some cloudy periods with showers over the Leeward Islands during the next 24 hours.

 Low level wind speeds are expected to increase in our region over the next few days as the Atlantic High Pressure System continues to rebuild.

 Saharan dust haze together with volcanic ash from the erupting La Soufriere volcano in St. Vincent, will continue to reduce visibility and air quality around our region for the next few days.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 15^th April, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles is fair and hazy.

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

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 30°C or 86°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at 13 mph or 20 km/h.

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of April so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 22.0 mm.   At GFL Charles: 120.7 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:49 am.       Sunset tomorrow: 6:17 pm.  

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and southeast near 16 mph or 26 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

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

Residents, especially those with dust allergies and respiratory ailments, are advised to take all necessary precautions due to the presence of dust haze and volcanic ash.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 6:22 pm…Low at 11:05 pm…High at 5:29 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 7:29 pm…Low at 12:32 am…High at 6:36 am.

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 low visibility caused by Saharan dust haze and volcanic ash.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy with some scattered showers over the Leeward and northern Windward Islands. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few brief showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

Moisture and instability associated with a surface trough will continue to cause some cloudy periods with showers over the northern half of the region during the next 24 hours.

An area of Saharan dust haze together with volcanic ash from the erupting La Soufriere volcano in St. Vincent, will continue to reduce visibility and air quality around our region for the next few days.