Author: Saint Lucia Met Office

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy with showers.

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 30°C or 86°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east 24 mph or 39 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: 60.8 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 64.2 mm.     

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:42 am.            Sunset tomorrow: 6:36 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair to occasionally cloudy, hazy and windy 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 8:39 pm…High at 3:21 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  Low at 10:06 pm…High at 4:28 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, brisk winds and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy, hazy and windy with widely scattered 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 next couple of days. Low level clouds drifting along the wind flow, will cause a few scattered showers over the region during the forecast period.

A 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 from late Saturday into Sunday.

A second 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 5 days.

The alert level at the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains at Orange. Interests in Saint Lucia and the south-eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official sources for updates.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

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 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 25 mph or 41 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: 60.8 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 64.2 mm.     

Sunset today: 6:36 pm          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:42 am               

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and windy with a few isolated 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 4:21 pm… Low at 08:39 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 5:28 pm… Low at 10:06 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, brisk winds and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and windy with widely scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High-Pressure system will generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean, during the next couple of days. Low level clouds drifting along the wind flow, will cause a few showers over the region during the forecast period.

A 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 from late Saturday into Sunday.

A second 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 5 days.

The alert level at the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains at Orange. Interests in Saint Lucia and the south-eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official sources for updates.

Date: 09^th July, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy 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 25 mph or 41 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: 60.8 mm        

Sunset today:6:36 pm          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:42 am               

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair to occasionally cloudy, hazy and windy with a few isolated 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 09:48 am…High at 4:21 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:15 am…High at 5:28 pm

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 5 to 8 feet or 1.5 to 2.4 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High-Pressure system will generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean, during the next couple of days. Low level clouds drifting along the wind flow, will cause some showers over the region during the forecast period.

A 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 from late Saturday into Sunday.

A second 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 5 days. The alert level at the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains at Orange. Interests in Saint Lucia and the south-eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official sources for updates.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 08^th July, 2021

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is 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 30°C or 86°F.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil           At GFL Charles Airport: 0.3 mm

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 60.8 mm         At GFL Charles Airport: 64.2 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:41 am                Sunset tomorrow:6:36 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few 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 8:01 pm…High at 2:42 am

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:28 pm…High at 3:49 am

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the extreme southern Lesser Antilles. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy, hazy and windy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High-Pressure system will generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean during the next couple of days. Low level clouds drifting along the wind flow, will cause a few scattered showers over the region during the forecast period.

A tropical wave will continue to cause cloudiness with showers and isolated thunderstorms over Trinidad and Tobago and areas further south during the next 24 hours.

Two other tropical waves located over the eastern and far 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 5 days.

The alert level at the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains at Orange. Interests in Saint Lucia and the south-eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official sources 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 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 28 mph or 44 km/h, gusting to 39 mph or 63 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: trace.          At GFL Charles Airport: 0.3 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 60.8 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 64.2 mm.

Sunset today: 6:36 pm.               Sunrise tomorrow: 5:41 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and windy with a few 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 3:45 pm…Low at 8:01 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 4:52 pm…Low at 9:28 pm.

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the extreme southern Lesser Antilles. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy, hazy and windy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure system will generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean during the next couple of days. Low level clouds drifting along the wind flow, will cause a few scattered showers over the region during the forecast period.

A tropical wave will cause cloudiness with showers and isolated thunderstorms over Trinidad and Tobago and areas further south during the next 24 hours.

Two other tropical waves located over the eastern and far 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 5 days.

The alert level at the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains at Orange. Interests in Saint Lucia and the south-eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official sources for updates.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

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 23 mph or 37 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: 60.8 mm.  

Sunset today: 6:36 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:41 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: Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and windy with a few showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to exercise caution due to poor air quality.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 09:11 am… High at 3:45 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:38 am… High at 4:52 pm.

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms over the extreme southern Lesser Antilles. Elsewhere, Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and windy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure system will generate moderate to brisk easterly winds across the Eastern Caribbean region during the next few days. Low level cloud patches drifting along this wind flow, will cause a few scattered showers over the region during the forecast period.

A weak tropical wave will cause some cloudy periods with showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms mainly over Trinidad and Tobago during the next 24 hours.

Two other tropical waves located over the eastern and far 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 5 days.

The alert level at the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains at Orange. Interests in Saint Lucia and the south-eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official sources for updates.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 07^th July, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

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 30°C or 86°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast 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: 0.3 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 60.8 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 63.9 mm.

Sunset today: 6:36 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:41 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: Fair, hazy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with a few showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to exercise caution due to poor air quality.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 7:24 pm…High at 2:02 am…Low at 09:11 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:51 pm…High at 3:09 am…Low at 10:38 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 above normal seas, brisk winds and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure system will generate moderate to brisk easterly winds across the Eastern Caribbean region during the next 24 hours. Low level cloud patches drifting along this wind flow, will cause a few scattered showers over the region during the forecast period.

An approaching tropical wave begin affecting the extreme southern portion of the Eastern Caribbean during the next 24 to 36 hours.

Two other tropical waves located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the tropical Atlantic during the next 5 days.

The alert level at the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains at Orange.

Interests in Saint Lucia and the south-eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official sources for updates.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

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 24 mph or 39 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 12.3 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 6.7 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 60.8 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 63.6 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:41 am        Sunset tomorrow: 6:36 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 a few scattered showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to exercise caution due to poor air quality.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 6:45 pm… High at 1:21 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:12 pm… High at 2:28 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, over

the extreme southern Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere, partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy and hazy with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the extreme southern portion of the region during the next 24 hours.

The Atlantic High Pressure system will generate moderate to brisk easterly winds across the Eastern Caribbean region during the next couple of days. Low level cloud patches drifting along this wind flow, will cause some scattered showers over the remainder of the region during the forecast period.

Two other tropical waves located over the central and eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 23 mph or 37 km/h and 15 mph or 24 km/h respectively.

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

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the tropical Atlantic during the next 5 days.

The alert level at the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains at Orange. Interests in Saint Lucia and the south-eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official sources for updates.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 06^th July, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 30°C or 86°F. 

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east 26 mph or 43 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 12.5 mm    At GFL Charles Airport: 6.7 mm

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 60.8 mm    At GFL Charles Airport: 63.6 mm 

Sunset today: 6:36 pm      Sunrise tomorrow: 5:41 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, breezy and hazy skies becoming cloudy at times with a few showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to exercise caution due to poor air quality.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 2:30 pm…Low at 6:45 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 3:37 pm…Low at 8:12 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, over the far southern Windward Islands including Trinidad and Tobago. Elsewhere, Occasionally cloudy and hazy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure system will generate moderate to brisk easterly winds across the Eastern Caribbean region.  Low level cloud patches drifting along this wind flow, will cause some scattered showers over the Leeward and central Windward Islands region during the forecast period.

A tropical wave will continue to produce frequent cloudy periods, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the far southern portion of the Eastern Caribbean region.

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

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

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the tropical Atlantic during the next 5 days.

The alert level at the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains at Orange.  Interests in Saint Lucia and the south-eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official sources for updates.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 06^th July, 2021

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 27°C or 81°F. 

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

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 12.4 mm.       

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 60.7 mm.  

Sunset today: 6:36 pm                 Sunrise tomorrow: 5:41 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 skies, 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: Low at 7:52 am… High at 2:30 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:19 am… High at 3:37 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, over the southern Caribbean. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few brief showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave will produce cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the southern half of our region .

Two other tropical waves located over the central and far eastern Tropical Atlantic are both moving westward near 14 mph 22 km/h.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the tropical Atlantic during the next 5 days.

The alert level at the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains at Orange.  Interests in Saint Lucia and the south-eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official sources for updates.