Author: Saint Lucia Met Office

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is overcast with showers.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 25°C or 77°F. 

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-southeast at 15 mph or 24 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.6 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 28.9 mm.

Sunset today: 6:33 pm.                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:36 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Cloudy to overcast and hazy with scattered showers, some of which may be heavy, and isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding are advised to exercise caution.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 8:15 am…Low at 3:00 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 9:22 am…Low at 4:27 pm.

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy and hazy with scattered moderate to heavy showers, and isolated thunderstorms mainly over the Windward Islands and areas further south.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave will continue to produce cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern half of the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over our region during the forecast period.

Another tropical wave located over the central 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.

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: 16th June, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

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 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 21 mph or 33 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 0.3 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 2.1 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of June so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 27.6 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 60.3 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:36 am Sunset tomorrow: 6:33 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east-southeast
near 23 mph or 37 km/h, with occasional gusts.
Weather: Generally cloudy and hazy with some moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding are advised to exercise caution.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 09:02 pm…Low at 2:01 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 10:09 pm…Low at 3:28 am.
Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy to cloudy and hazy with some scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A tropical wave is expected to cause cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

A plume of Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over our region, during the next 24 hours.

Another tropical wave, located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 21 mph or 33 km/h.

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: 16^th June, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy and hazy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 29°C or 84°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: 0.5 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: 1.7 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 27.6 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 59.9 mm.

Sunset today: 6:33 pm.       Sunrise tomorrow: 5:36 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: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers. An increase in cloudiness and showers, which may be locally heavy, as well as a chance of isolated thunderstorms is expected from late tonight into tomorrow.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding are advised to exercise caution.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 2:13 pm…High at 09:02 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 3:40 pm…High at 10:09 pm.

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair and hazy, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few brief scattered showers. An increase in cloudiness and shower activity is expected from this evening into tomorrow over the central and southern Windward islands.                                                                                                         

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

An approaching tropical wave is expected to begin affecting the Lesser Antilles from tonight and into tomorrow Thursday.

A plume of Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over our region, during the next 24 hours.

Another tropical wave, located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. Development of this feature is no longer anticipated.

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: 16^th June, 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 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 at 23 mph or

37 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.2mm.    

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 27.3 mm.   

Sunset today: 6:33 pm.       Sunrise tomorrow: 5:36 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 and hazy, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few showers at first. An increase in cloudiness and showers is expected late tonight into tomorrow.

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 7:09 am…Low at 2:13 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 8:16 am…Low at 3:40 pm.

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair and hazy, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few brief scattered showers. An increase in cloudiness and shower activity is expected later tonight.                                                                                                          

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds across the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next few days.

Patches of low level clouds ahead of a tropical wave will cause a few showers.

A plume of Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility

and air quality over our region, during the next 24 hours.

An approaching tropical wave is expected to start affecting the Lesser Antilles

from late tonight and will continue into Tomorrow.

Another tropical wave, located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. Development of this feature is no longer anticipated.

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: 15^th June, 2021

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 east-northeast at 21 mph or 33 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.2mm.     At GFL Charles Airport: trace.

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 27.3 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 58.2 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:36 am.       Sunset tomorrow: 6:33 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 or37 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Fair and hazy, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few brief 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 8:16 pm…Low at 12:41 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 9:23 pm…Low at 02:08 am.

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

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

                                                                                                                                             FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds across the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next few days. Patches of low level clouds drifting along this wind flow, will cause a few brief showers over our region, during the forecast period.

A plume of Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over our region, during the next 24 hours.

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 Lesser Antilles from late tomorrow into Thursday.

Another tropical wave together with a low pressure center, located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31km/h. This system has a low chance of developing into a tropical cyclone over the next five 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: 15th June, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

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 24 mph or 39 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 June so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 27.1 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 58.2 mm.

Sunset today: 6:33 pm Sunrise tomorrow: 5:36 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east northeast and east near
22 mph or 35 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 poor air quality.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 1:27 pm…High at 8:16 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 2:54 pm…High at 9:23 pm.
Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres.

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

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
The Atlantic High Pressure System continues to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds across the Eastern Caribbean region during the next few days.
Patches of low level clouds drifting along this wind flow will cause a few brief showers over our region during the forecast period.

A plume of Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over our region, during the next 24 hours.

A tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 21 mph or 33 km/h. This wave is expected to affect the Lesser Antilles from late Wednesday into Thursday.

Another tropical wave together with a low pressure centre, located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 21 mph or 33 km/h. This system has a low chance of developing into a tropical cyclone over the next five 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: 15^th June, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

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 21 mph or 33 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 June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 27.2 mm.

Sunset today: 6:33 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:36 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the northeast and east near 23 mph or

37 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Fair and hazy skies becoming cloudy at times with a few brief 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 6:16 am…Low at 1:27 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 7:23 am…Low at 2:54 pm.

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair and hazy skies becoming cloudy at times with a few brief showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure System continues to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and fair to occasionally cloudy conditions across the Eastern Caribbean region.

A plume of Saharan dust haze will continue cause a reduction to air quality and visibility over our region, during the next 24 hours.

A tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h. This wave is expected to begin affecting Saint Lucia and the southern Lesser Antilles from Wednesday.

Another tropical wave over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic, has a low chance of development over the next few days. This wave is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

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: 14^th June, 2021

Forecaster: Andre Joyeux

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy with thick haze.

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

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 Southeast at 23 mph or 37 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.1 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 0.8 mm.      

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 27.1 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 58.2 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:35 am.       Sunset tomorrow: 6:33 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the northeast and east near 23 mph or

37 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy with thick haze and possibility of a few brief 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 7:29 pm… low at 11:39 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 8:36 pm… low at 1:06 am.

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy with thick haze and possibility of a few light showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure System continues to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and fair to partly cloudy conditions across the Eastern Caribbean Islands.

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

Two tropical waves located over the Central and Eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

A third tropical wave has emerged off the West African coast and has a low chance of development over the next few days. This wave is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

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: 14^th June, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy with thick haze.

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

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 21 mph or 33 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.1 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 0.8 mm.      

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 27.1 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 58.2 mm.

Sunset today: 6:32 pm.                   Sunrise tomorrow: 5:35 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 and very hazy with a few brief 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 12:42 pm…High at 7:29 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 02:09 pm…High at 8:36 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, reduced visibility and above normal seas.   

  FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy and very hazy with a few light showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure System will generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and fair to partly cloudy conditions across the Eastern Caribbean Islands, during the next 24 hours.

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

Two tropical waves located over the Central and Eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

A third tropical wave has emerged off the West African coast and has a low chance of development over the next few days. This wave is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

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: 14th June, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy 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 at 26 mph or 43 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 0.1 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of June so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 27.1 mm.

Sunset today: 6:32 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:35 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: Today, partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers. Tonight, 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 poor air quality.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 12:42 pm…High at 7:29 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 6:37 am…Low at 2:09 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, reduced visibility and above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Over the Leeward Islands, it will be fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few brief showers. Further south, it will be partly cloudy to cloudy and hazy, with some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A tropical wave will continue to cause an increase in cloudiness, showers
and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the central and southern portions of our region today.

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

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

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.