Author: Saint Lucia Met Office

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 05^th May, 2021

Forecasters: Venantius Descartes & Hyacinthia Camille

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 26°C or 79°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the northeast at 16 mph or 26 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.0 mm.       

Total rainfall for the month of May so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 19.1 mm.                  

Sunset today: 6:21 pm.          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:40 am.                             

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Weather: Fair skies, becoming cloudy with some scattered showers during the afternoon and tonight.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 11:26 am… Low at 5:52 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 6:18 am… High at 12:33 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the extreme southern portion of the Lesser Antilles, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, fair to occasionally cloudy skies with a few showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk east-northeasterly to easterly winds across the Eastern Caribbean, during the next 24 hours. Patches of low level clouds drifting along this wind flow, will cause a few showers over the islands during the forecast period.

The atmosphere over the extreme southern part of the region, remains sufficiently moist and unstable to generate some cloudy periods with scattered showers, during the next 24 hours.

The La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains active and additional eruptions and ash plumes are possible at any time. Interests in Saint Lucia and the south Eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official information from reliable media outlets for updates.

Date: 04^th May, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

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

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 29°C or 84°F.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 18.1 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 4.7 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of May so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 19.1 mm.                  At GFL Charles Airport: 5.3 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:40 am.                    Sunset tomorrow: 6:21 pm.        

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Weather: Fair skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few brief showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 11:58 pm… Low at 4:51 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 6:28 pm… High at 01:05 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the extreme southern portion of the Lesser Antilles, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, fair to occasionally cloudy skies with a few showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk east-northeasterly to easterly winds across the Eastern Caribbean, during the next 24 hours. Patches of low level clouds drifting along this wind flow, will cause a few showers over the islands during the forecast period.

The atmosphere over the extreme southern part of the region, remains sufficiently moist and unstable to generate some cloudy periods with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms, during the next 24 hours.

The La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains active and additional eruptions and ash plumes are possible at any time. Interests in Saint Lucia and the south Eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official information from reliable media outlets for updates.

12:00 noon Weather Report
Date: 04th May, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 29°C or 84°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 23°C or 73°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 18.1 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 4.7 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of May so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 19.1 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 5.3 mm.

Sunset today: 6:20 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:40 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near 20 mph or 31 km/h.
Weather: Fair 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 5:01 pm… High at 11:58 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 6:28 pm… High at 01:05 am.
Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Over the extreme southern portion of the Lesser Antilles, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with periods of rain, scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, fair to occasionally cloudy skies with a few scattered showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY
The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk east-northeasterly to easterly winds across the Eastern Caribbean region during the next 24 hours. Patches of low level clouds drifting along this wind flow, will cause a few showers over the islands during the forecast period.

The extreme southern part of the Lesser Antilles remains sufficiently moist and unstable to generate some cloudy periods with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms during the next 24 hours.

The La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains active and additional eruptions and ash plumes are possible at any time. Interests in Saint Lucia and the south Eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official information from reliable media outlets for updates.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 04^th May, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport iscloudy.

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

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 23°C or 73°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: 17.9 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of May so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 18.1 mm.

Sunset today: 6:20 pm.         Sunrise tomorrow: 5:40 am.                        

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 with a few gusts.

Weather: Fair skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few light to moderate showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 09:58 am… Low at 5:01 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 11:05 am… Low at 6:28 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the Leeward and central Windward Islands, fair skies occasionally becoming cloudy with a few light to moderate showers. Further south, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

WEATHER SUMMARY

The Atlantic High pressure system has become more dominant over the Lesser Antilles, generating moderate to brisk easterly winds with patches of low level clouds producing a few scattered showers during the next couple of days.

The far southern Eastern Caribbean region remains sufficiently moist and unstable to continue to generate cloudy periods with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms, during the next 24 hours.

The La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains active and additional eruptions and ash plumes are possible at any time. Interests in Saint Lucia and the south Eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official information from reliable media outlets for updates.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 03^rd May, 2021

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport iscloudy with light rain.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

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

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 29°C or 84°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the northeast at 12 mph or 19 km/h.

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of May so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.0 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 0.7 mm.

Sunset today: 6:20 pm.         Sunrise tomorrow: 5:40 am.                        

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.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with some light to

         moderate showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 11:02 pm… Low at 3:21 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 12:09 am… Low at 4:48 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the central Windward Islands and areas further south, it will be mostly cloudy with some scattered showers. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy skies

with a few showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

Moisture and instability in the atmosphere over our region will continue to cause some cloudy periods with scattered showers mainly over the southern half of the Lesser Antilles, during the next 24 hours.

The La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains active and additional eruptions

and ash plumes are possible at any time. Interests in Saint Lucia and the south

Eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official information

from reliable media outlets for updates.

Date: 03^rd May, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

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

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at 18 mph or 30 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.8 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 0.6 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of May so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.0 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 0.6 mm.

Sunset today: 6:20 pm.         Sunrise tomorrow: 5:40 am.                        

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.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with some light to moderate showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 3:58 pm… High at 11:02 Pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 5:25 pm… High at 12:09 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the central Windward Islands and areas further south, it will be mostly cloudy with some scattered showers. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

Moisture and instability in the atmosphere over our region will continue to cause some cloudy periods with scattered showers mainly over the southern half of the Lesser Antilles, during the next 24 hours.

The La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains active and additional eruptions and ash plumes are possible at any time. Interests in Saint Lucia and the south Eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official information from reliable media outlets for updates.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with light rain.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 26°C or 79°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 15 mph or 24 km/h.

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 May so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.2 mm.     

Sunset today: 6:20 pm.        Sunrise tomorrow: 5:40 am.                           

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the northeast and east near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 8:29 am… Low at 3:58 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 9:36 am… Low at 5:25 pm.

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 2 to 5 feet or 0.6 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the central Windward Islands and areas further south, it will be partly skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few brief showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

A lingering mid to upper level trough system will continue to cause some cloudy periods with scattered light to moderate showers mainly over the southern half of our region during the next 24 hours.

The La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains active and additional eruptions and ash plumes are possible at any time. Interests in Saint Lucia and the south Eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official information from reliable media outlets for updates.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy .

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 27°C or 81°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: 0.2 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: nil     

Total rainfall for the month of May so far:

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

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:41 am.        Sunset tomorrow: 6:20 pm.                  

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the northeast and east near 15 mph or 24 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 09:48 pm… Low at 1:46 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 10:55 pm… Low at 3:13 am.

Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

A mid to upper level trough system will continue to cause some cloudy periods with showers over the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next 24 hours.

The La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains active and additional eruptions and ash plumes are possible at any time. Interests in Saint Lucia and the south Eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official information from reliable media outlets for updates.

12:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 02^nd May, 2021

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport isfair.

Present weather at GFL charles Airport is partly cloudy .

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 29°C or 84°F.

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

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

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of May:

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

Sunset today: 6:20 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 15 mph or

24 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 2:48 pm…High at 9:48 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 4:15 pm…High at 10:55 pm.

Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with widely scattered showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

A mid to upper level trough system together with an upper level jet stream, will

continue to cause occasional cloudy periods and a few scattered showers over the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next 24 hours.

The La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains active and additional eruptions

and ash plumes are possible at any time. Interests in Saint Lucia and the south

Eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official information

from reliable media outlets for updates.

Date: 02^nd May, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

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

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the northeast at 10 mph or 17 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 May:

At Hewanorra Airport: trace.

Sunset today: 6:20 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 14 mph or 22 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 7:15 am…Low at 2:48 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 8:22 am…Low at 4:15 pm.

Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with widely scattered showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

A mid to upper level trough system together with an upper level jet stream, will continue to cause occasional cloudy periods and a few scattered showers over the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next 24 hours.

The La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains active and additional eruptions and ash plumes are possible at any time. Interests in Saint Lucia and the south Eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official information from reliable media outlets for updates.