Author: Saint Lucia Met Office

Date: 07^th September, 2021

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

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 12 mph or 19 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 September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.4 mm          At GFL Charles Airport: 3.4 mm.      

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.            Sunset tomorrow: 6:10 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at present…Low at 9:46 pm…High at 4:24 am.  

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  High at present…Low at 11:13 pm…High at 5:31 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK  

A weak trough system trailing Hurricane Larry will cause a few scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles from late tonight into tomorrow.

A tropical wave located several hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles will affect mainly the southern portion of the region from late tomorrow into Thursday.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h. 

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

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 24°C or 75°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 15 mph or 24 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 September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.4 mm     At GFL Charles Airport: 3.4 mm.      

Sunset today: 6:10 pm        Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am  

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms during the afternoon, mainly over central and western districts.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 4:15 pm… Low at 09:46 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 5:22 pm… Low at 11:13 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over Trinidad and Tobago partly cloudy skies becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers. Elsewhere, fair skies becoming cloudy at times with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK  

A weak pressure gradient over our region will continue to generate a light wind regime causing localized showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over some of the islands, during the forecast period.

A tropical wave located several hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles will cause some cloudy periods with showers over the extreme southern portion of the region during the forecast period.

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

Date: 07^th September, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 26°C or 79°F.

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: trace.         

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.4 mm           

Sunset today: 6:10 pm        Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am  

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 10 mph or 17 km/h, becoming lighter and calm at times.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms during the afternoon, mainly over central and western districts.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 09:52 am… High at 4:15 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:19 am… High at 5:22 pm

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

Small craft operators and sea bathers especially around the northern and eastern coasts of the island, are advised to exercise caution due to above normal sea swells.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A weak pressure gradient over our region will continue to generate a light wind regime causing localized showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over some of the islands, during the forecast period.

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

Hurricane Larry remains over the open Atlantic Ocean and continues to move away from the Lesser Antilles. Although Larry does not pose a direct threat to our region, above normal sea swells generated by this system will continue to affect the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 06^th September, 2021

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is30°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 12 mph or 19 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: nil

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.4 mm          At GFL Charles Airport: 3.4 mm 

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am             Sunset tomorrow: 6:10 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 10 mph or 17 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 09:00 pm… High at 3:39 am

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:27 pm… High at 4:46 am

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

Small craft operators and sea bathers especially around the northern and eastern coasts of the island, are advised to exercise caution due to above normal sea swells.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK  

A weak pressure gradient over our region will continue to generate a light wind regime causing localized showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over some of the islands during the forecast period.

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

Hurricane Larry remains over the open Atlantic Ocean and continues to move away from the Lesser Antilles. Although Larry does not pose a direct threat to our region, above normal sea swells generated by this system will continue to affect the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

     

Date: 06^th September, 2021

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

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 12 mph or 19 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: nil.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.4 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 3.4 mm. 

Sunset today: 6:11 pm.               Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 10 mph or 17 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy with a few brief showers and a chance of isolated afternoon thunderstorms, mainly over the northern and western portions of the island.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 3:45 pm…Low at 9:00 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  High at 4:52 pm…Low at 10:27 pm.

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

Small craft operators and sea bathers especially around the northern and eastern coasts of the island, are advised to exercise caution due to above normal sea swells.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK  

A weak pressure gradient over our region will continue to generate a light wind regime causing localized showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over some of the islands during the forecast period.

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

Hurricane Larry remains over the open Atlantic Ocean and continues to move away from the Lesser Antilles. Although Larry does not pose a direct threat to our region, above normal sea swells generated by this system will continue to affect the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair with light showers.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is26°C or 79°F.

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

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 September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.4 mm.   

Sunset today: 6:11 am           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-southeast near 8 mph or 13 km/h, becoming calm or variable at times.

Weather: Fair skies occasionally becoming cloudy, with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms during the afternoon, expected mainly over the west coast.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 09:22 am…High at 3:45 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:49 am…High at 4:52 pm.             

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and 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 above normal sea swells.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK  

A weak pressure gradient over our region, will generate a light wind regime causing localized showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over some of the islands during the forecast period.

Two tropical waves located over the central and far eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h and 17 mph or 28 km/h respectively. 

Hurricane Larry remains over open waters and continues to moving away from the Lesser Antilles. Larry is currently a category 3 hurricane with maximum sustain winds of 120 mph or 195 km/h. Although Hurricane Larry does not pose a direct threat to our region, above normal sea swells generated by this system is expected to continue affecting the Lesser Antilles today.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 05^th September, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is29°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-northeast at 12 mph or 19 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 September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.2 mm    At GFL Charles: 3.4 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am      Sunset tomorrow: 6:11 pm    

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Fair and skies occasionally becoming cloudy with a few brief showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 8:14 pm…High at 2:56 am… Low at 09:22 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:41 pm…High at 4:03 am... Low at 10:49 am.     

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with northeasterly 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 above normal sea swells.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK  

A weak surface trough extending from Hurricane Larry will produce a few cloudy periods of cloudiness and showers across the Lesser Antilles over the next couple of days.

Hurricane Larry remains over open waters and moving away from the Lesser Antilles. Larry is a category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-SimpsonHurricane Wind Scale.

Although Hurricane Larry does not pose a direct threat to our region, above normal sea swells generated by this system are expected to reach the Lesser Antilles later today.

Two tropical waves located over the central and far eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 9 mph or 15 km/h. 

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 05^th September, 2021

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

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 is32°C or 90°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: nil

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.2 mm    At GFL Charles:3.4 mm

Sunset today: 6:12 pm              Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am    

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Generally fair to partly cloudy and hazy skies, with a few brief showers. There is a chance of isolated thunderstorms during the afternoon.

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 3:16 pm… Low at 8:14 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 4:23 pm… Low at 9:41 pm 

Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres today, becoming  moderate to locally rough with northeasterly swells 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to 2.1 metres from tonight.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms over the southern Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few brief showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK  

Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction to air quality and visibility across the Eastern Caribbean region during the forecast period.

Relatively light winds coupled with daytime heating may cause some afternoon thundershowers.

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Larry was located near latitude 19.5 degrees north, longitude 49.7 degrees west or about 880 miles or 1415 kilometres east of the northern Leeward Islands. Maximum sustained winds are near 125 mph or 205 km/h, with higher gusts. Larry is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h. Although Hurricane Larry does not pose a direct threat to our region, above normal sea swells generated by this system are expected to reach the Lesser Antilles later today.

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

    

Date: 05^th September, 2021

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

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 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 September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.2 mm.

Sunset today: 6:12 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 16 mph or 26 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy, 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 8:52 am…High at 3:16 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  Low at 10:19 am…High at 4:23 pm.

Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres today, becoming moderate to locally rough with northeasterly swells 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to 2.1 metres from tonight.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms over the southern Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few brief showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK  

Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction to air quality and visibility across the Eastern Caribbean region during the forecast period.

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Larry was located near latitude 18.8 degrees north, longitude 49.0 degrees west or about 925 miles or 1485 kilometres east of the northern Leeward Islands. Maximum sustained winds are near 120 mph or 195 km/h, with higher gusts. Larry is moving toward the northwest near 14 mph or 22 km/h. Although Hurricane Larry does not pose a direct threat to our region, above normal sea swells generated by this system are expected to reach the Lesser Antilles later today.

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

6:00 pm Weather Report
Date: 04th September, 2021
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 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 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: trace. At GFL Charles Airport: 1.8 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 3.2 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 3.4 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am Sunset tomorrow: 6:12 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near
17 mph or 28 km/h, becoming lighter at times.
Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy 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 7:29 pm….High at 2:12 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 8:56 pm….High at 3:19 am.
Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the southern portion of the Lesser Antilles. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moderate concentrations of Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction to air quality and visibility across the Eastern Caribbean region during the forecast period.

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

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Hurricane Larry was located near latitude 17.4 degrees north, longitude 47.1 degrees west or about 970 miles or 1560 kilometres east of the Leeward Islands. Maximum sustained winds are near 125 mph or 205 km/h, with higher gusts. Larry is a category 3 hurricane on Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Larry is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph or
22 km/h. Although Hurricane Larry does not pose a direct threat to our region, swells generated by Larry are expected to reach the Lesser Antilles from Sunday.