Author: Saint Lucia Met Office

Date: 23^rd July, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

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 29°C or 84°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: 1.0 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: 2.0 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 112.7 mm.  At GFL Charles Airport: 105.3 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 and east-southeast 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: Low at 8:27 pm… High at 3:19 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:54 pm… High at 4:26 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 locally rough seas and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions in the lower atmosphere over our region, will cause some cloudy periods with scattered showers over the islands, during the forecast period.

A tropical wave located over the western Tropical Atlantic is moving briskly westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h. This wave is expected to begin affecting the Eastern Caribbean region from late Saturday.

Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality around our region over the next 24 hours.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic during the next five days.

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 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: 1.0 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: 0.5 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 112.7 mm.  At GFL Charles Airport: 103.8 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 20 mph or 31 km/h, with a few gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered light to moderate 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 4:09 pm… Low at 8:27 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 5:16 pm… Low at 9:54 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 locally rough seas and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A weak surface to low level trough will cause some cloudy periods with scattered showers over the Eastern Caribbean region during the forecast period.

A tropical wave located over the western Tropical Atlantic is moving briskly westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h. This wave is expected to begin affecting the Eastern Caribbean region from late Saturday.

Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality around our region over the next 24 hours.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic during the next five days.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 23^rd July, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is27°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 24 mph or 39 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 July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 111.7 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 the east near 20 mph or 31 km/h, with a few gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with some         light to moderate 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 09:28 am… High at 4:09 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:55 am… High at 5:16 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 locally rough seas and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A weak surface to low level trough will produce a few cloudy periods with scattered showers over the Eastern Caribbean region during the next 24 hours.

A rapidly approaching tropical wave, located over the western Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h. The wave is expected to begin affecting the Eastern Caribbean region from late Saturday.

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

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic during the next five days.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 22^nd July, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

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 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 east-northeast at 20 mph or 31km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: trace.     At GFL Charles Airport: 3.1 mm.            

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 111.7 mm.  At GFL Charles Airport: 103.3 mm.              

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:45 am.      Sunset tomorrow: 6:34 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 20 mph or 31 km/h, with a few gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with some light to moderate 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 7:32 pm…High at 2:27 am…High at 09:28 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:59 pm…High at 3:34 am…High at 10:55 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 brisk winds and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy and hazy, occasionally becoming cloudy with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave will generate occasional cloudiness, scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean islands, during the forecast period.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 23 mph or 37 km/h. This wave is expected to affect the region by Saturday.

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

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic during the next five days.

Date: 22^nd July, 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 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 23 mph or 37 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: trace.     At GFL Charles Airport: 3.1 mm.            

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 111.7 mm.  At GFL Charles Airport: 103.3 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 22 mph or 35 km/h, with a few gusts.

Weather: At first, fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with a few isolated showers. Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers towards evening. 

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 3:27 pm… Low at 7:32 Pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 4:34 pm… Low at 8:59 Pm.

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy and hazy, occasionally becoming cloudy with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with an approaching tropical wave will cause occasional cloudiness, scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean islands, during the forecast period.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h. This wave is expected to affect the region by Saturday.

A plume of Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality around our region over the next few days.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic during the next five days.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is27°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 July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 111.7 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 21 mph or 33 km/h, with a few gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered light to moderate 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 08:40 am… High at 3:27 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:07 am… High at 4:34 pm.

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, occasionally becoming cloudy with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with an approaching tropical wave will cause occasional cloudiness, scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean islands during the forecast period.

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

A plume of Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality around our region over the next few days.

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

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 30°C or 86°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at 22 mph or 35 km/h.

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 111.7 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 100.2 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 between the east-northeast and east near 21 mph or 33 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with some 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: Low at 6:37 pm…High at 1:31 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:04 pm…High at 2:38 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 brisk winds, reduced visibility and locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, occasionally becoming cloudy with widely scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moderate to brisk easterly winds and locally rough seas will continue around the Eastern Caribbean region during the forecast period.

Moisture and instability ahead of an approaching tropical wave, is expected to cause occasional cloudiness and scattered showers over the Eastern Caribbean islands from tonight.

An area of Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality around our region over the next few days.

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

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic during the next five days.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 21^st July, 2021

Forecaster: Thomas Auguste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair 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 21 mph or

33 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 July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 111.7 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 100.2 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 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 showers today. An increase in cloudiness and showers is expected 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 2:40 pm… Low at 6:37 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 3:47 pm… Low at 8:04 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair, hazy and breezy, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

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

 A tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of our region is expected to cause an increase in cloudiness and showers over the Eastern Caribbean islands from tomorrow afternoon into Friday.

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

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic during the next five days.

Date: 21^st July, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is27°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 23 mph or

37 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 July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 111.7 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 between the east-northeast and east near 21 mph or 33 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Apart from a few periods with increased cloudiness and brief showers, skies will be generally fair and hazy.

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 7:47 am… High at 2:40 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:14 am… High at 3:47 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 brisk winds, reduced visibility and locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy, hazy and breezy, with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High-Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and locally rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean during the forecast period. Low level clouds moving along the wind flow, will cause a few showers over the region during the next 24 hours.

An area of moderate Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction invisibility and air quality across our region over the next couple of days.

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

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic during the next five days.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 20^th July, 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 is28°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 23 mph or 37 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil             At GFL Charles Airport: trace

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 111.7 mm        At GFL Charles Airport: 100.2 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:45 am             Sunrise tomorrow: 6:35 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 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 present… High at 12:32 am

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 7:07 pm… High at 01:39 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 brisk winds, reduced visibility and locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High-Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and locally rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean during the forecast period. Low level clouds moving along the wind flow, will cause a few showers over the region during the next 24 hours.

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

Two tropical waves located over the western and eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 14 mph or 22 km/h.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic during the next five days.