Author: Saint Lucia Met Office

Date: 03^rd August, 2020

Forecasters: Hyacinthia Camille & Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy with showers nearby.

Present weather at George FL Charles Airport is fair.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 31°C or 88°F.

Last night’s minimum  temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 28°C or 82°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 17 mph or 28 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil        At George FL Charles Airport: trace.           

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.5 mm     At George FL Charles Airport: 2.3 mm.

Sunset today: 6:31 pm            Sunrise tomorrow: 5:48 am       

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast and east near 14 mph or 22 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers at first, becoming increasingly cloudy with some scattered showers by tomorrow morning.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 4:24 pm… Low at 09:02 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 5:31 pm… Low at 10:29 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 northern Leeward Islands and extreme southern portion of the region,it will be partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moist unstable conditions in the atmosphere over the northern and extreme southern portions of our region, will cause some cloudy periods with showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over those areas during the next 24 hours.

An area of disturbed weather located a few hundred miles north of the northern Leeward Islands has the potential for some slow development over the next few days and a tropical depression could from later this week. However, the system is forecast to move northwestward over the open ocean and is not expected to pose a threat to our region.

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

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

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

Last night’s minimum  temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 28°C or 82°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: 0.5 mm.                 

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.5 mm.     

Sunset today: 6:31 pm            Sunrise tomorrow: 5:48 am       

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east-southeast near 14 mph or 22 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies 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 09:52 am… High at 4:24 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:19 am… High at 5:31 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 northern Leeward Islands and extreme southern portion of the region it will be partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms. Over the remainder of the region it will be fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moist unstable conditions in the atmosphere over the northern and extreme southern portions of our region, will cause some cloudy periods with showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over those areas during the next 24 hours.

An area of disturbed weather located a few hundred miles north of the northern Leeward Islands has the potential for some slow development over the next few days and a tropical depression could from later this week. However, the system is forecast to move northwestward over the open ocean and is not expected to pose a threat to our region.

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

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 02^nd August, 2020

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charlea Airport is fair.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 30°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 southeast at 14 mph or 22 km/h

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

At Hewanorra Airport: trace     At GFL Charles Airport: trace        

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: trace      At GFL Charles Airport: 2.3 

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:48 am             Sunset tomorrow: 6:31 pm       

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy with some scattered 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 3:04 am

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:41 pm… High at 4:11 am

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over parts of the Leeward Islands and over the southernmost islands of the Lesser Antilles.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions in the atmosphere over the Northern Leeward Islands and extreme southern portions of our region, will result in some cloudy periods with showers and isolated thunderstorms over those areas during the forecast period.

Showers and thunderstorms associated with a tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Leeward Islands is becoming better organization. However, environmental conditions are forecast to be conducive for additional development during the next few days and a tropical depression could form by the middle of next week. This system is forecast to turn northwestward and then northward over the western Atlantic, passing north of the Leeward Islands on Monday and Tuesday.

Two other tropical wave one located over the Central Tropical Atlantic and another over the far Eastern Tropical Atlantic are both moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

12:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 02^nd August, 2020

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charlea Airport is fair.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 31°C or 88°F.

Last night’s minimum  temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 26°C or 79°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east sourheast at 16 mph or 26 km/h becoming lighter at times.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: trace     At GFL Charles Airport: trace        

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: trace      At GFL Charles Airport: trace  

Sunset today: 6:31 pm                                  Sunrise tomorrow: 5:48 am           

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

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: High at 03:50 pm…Low at 8:16 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 04:57 pm…Low at 9:41 pm

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over parts of the Lesser Antilles.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions in the atmosphere over the northern and southern portions of our region, will result in some cloudy periods with showers and isolated thunderstorms over those areas during the forecast period.

Showers and thunderstorms associated with a tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Leeward Islands have changed a little in organization this morning. However, environmental conditions are forecast to be conducive for additional development during the next few days and a tropical depression could form by the middle of next week. This system is forecast to turn northwestward and then northward over the western Atlantic, passing north of the Leeward Islands on Monday and Tuesday.

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

A third tropical wave located off the coast of West Africa is moving westward over the Tropical Atlantic.

Date: 02^nd August, 2020

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 26°C or 79°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 August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: trace         

Sunset today: 6:31 pm                                  Sunrise tomorrow: 5:48 am           

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers and a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 09:13 am…High at 3:50 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:40 am…High at 4:57 pm

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over parts of the Lesser Antilles.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions in the atmosphere over the northern and southern portions of our region, will result in some cloudy periods with showers and isolated thunderstorms over those areas during the forecast period.

Showers and thunderstorms associated with a tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Leeward Islands continue to show signs of organization. Although the system remains disorganized at the surface, environmental conditions are forecast to become more conducive for additional development during the next few days and a tropical depression could form by the middle of next week. This system is forecast to turn northwestward and then northward over the western Atlantic, passing north of the Leeward islands on Monday and Tuesday.

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

A third tropical wave located off the coast of West Africa is moving westward over the Tropical Atlantic.

6:00 pm Weather Report
Date: 01st August, 2020
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.
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 09 mph or 15 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: trace At GFL Charles Airport: nil
Total rainfall for the month of August so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: trace At GFL Charles Airport: nil

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:48 am Sunset tomorrow: 6:31 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast and east near
12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter at times.
Weather: Fair to occasionally cloudy skies 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 7:24 pm…High at 2:19 am
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 8:51 pm…High at 3:26 am
Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Generally cloudy with showers and isolated thunderstorms over the extreme northern and extreme southern parts of the Lesser Antilles. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
The Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will cause showers and isolated thunderstorms over the extreme southern portion of the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

Showers and thunderstorms have increased with the tropical wave located about 500 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands. Environment condition are forecast to become more conducive for development in a day or two, and a tropical depression could form early next week. This system is forecast to turn northwestward and then northward over the western Atlantic, north of the Leeward islands through the middle of next week.

A second tropical wave located over the Eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 21 mph or 33km/h.

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Tropical Depression Ten was located near latitude 19.2 North, Longitude 23.5 West. The depression is moving toward the northwest and is expected to become a remnant low or dissipate tonight or on Sunday. Tropical depression Ten does not pose a threat to the Lesser Antilles.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 1^st August, 2020

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 31°C or 88°F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 26°C or 79°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east southeast at 14 mph or 22 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: trace             At GFL Charles: nil     

Total rainfall for the month of July:

At Hewanorra Airport: 134.5 mm           At GFL Charles:138.1 mm

Sunset today: 6:32 pm                                        Sunrise tomorrow: 5:48 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair to Partly cloudy skies with a few showers. There is a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms this afternoon.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 3:13 pm…Low at 7:24 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 4:20 pm…Low at 8:51 pm

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Low level moisture, coupled with light southeasterly winds across the Windward islands, will trigger some afternoon showers and possible isolated thunderstorms over the islands.

A tropical wave located about 600 miles east of the Lesser Antilles continues to produce a few disorganized showers. Environment condition are forecast to become more conducive for development in a day or two and a tropical depression could form early next week. This system is forecast to turn northwestward and then northward over the western Atlantic, north of the Leeward islands.

At 11:00 am today the centre of Tropical Depression Ten was located near latitude 18.6 North, Longitude 22.2 West. The depression is moving toward the northwest near 14 mph or 22 km/h, and is expected to weaken and become a remnant low later today. Tropical depression Ten does not pose a threat to the lesser Antilles

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 1^st August, 2020

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

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

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 26°C or 79°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east southeast at 13 mph or 20 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.5 mm.                 

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 134.5 mm.     

Sunset today: 6:32 pm.                                               Sunrise tomorrow: 5:48 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 15 mph or

24 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with occasional showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 8:29 am…High at 3:13 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:56 am…High at 4:20 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy skies with some scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A weak tropical wave will cause occasional cloudiness and showers over the

Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

Another tropical wave located about 650 miles east of the lesser Antilles continues to produce a few disorganized showers. Environment condition are forecast to become more conducive for development in a day or two and a Tropical depression could form early next week. This system is forecast to turn northwestward and then northward over the western Atlantic north of the Leeward islands through the middle of next week.

…Depression forecast to become a remnant low later today…

At 5:00 am today the centre of Tropical Depression Ten was located near latitude 17.8 North, Longitude 21.6 West. The depression is moving toward the northwest near 16 mph or 26 km/h. The depression is expected to weaken and become a remnant low later today. Tropical depression Ten does not pose a threat to the lesser Antilles

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Isaias was located near latitude 23.9

North, longitude 77.1 West, or about 210 miles or 335 kilometres south-southeast of Freeport Grand Bahama Island. Isaias is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph or 19 km/h. Hurricane Isaias does not pose a threat to the Lesser Antilles.  

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

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 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: 3.6 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 4.1 mm.      

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 134.5 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 138.1 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:48 am.                         Sunset tomorrow: 6:32 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 16 mph or 26 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with occasional showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 6:31 pm…High at 1:28 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 7:58 pm…High at 2:35 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy skies with some scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A weak tropical wave will cause occasional cloudiness and showers over the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

Another tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h. This wave has a low chance of development during the next five days.

The tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic has been upgraded to a tropical depression. At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Depression Ten was located near latitude 15.9 North, longitude 20.0 West. The depression is moving toward the north near 9 mph or 15 km/h and is forecast to remain over the eastern tropical Atlantic where it is expected to dissipate by Saturday night. Tropical Depression Ten does not pose a threat to the Lesser Antilles.

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Hurricane Isaias was located near latitude 22.6 North, longitude 75.7 West, or about 195 miles or 320 kilometres south-southeast of Nassau, Bahamas. Isaias is moving toward the northwest near 15 mph or 24 km/h. Hurricane Isaias does not pose a threat to the Lesser Antilles.  

12:00 noon Weather Report
Date: 31st July, 2020
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.
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 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 3.6 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 4.1 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of July so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 134.5 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 138.1 mm.

Sunset today: 6:32 pm Sunrise tomorrow: 5:48 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast
near 16 mph or 26 km/h.
Weather: Partly cloudy skies with occasional showers.

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 6:31 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 3:37 pm… Low at 7:58 pm.
Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 meters.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy skies with some scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A tropical wave located about 900 miles east of the Lesser Antilles is moving westward near 23 mph or 37 km/h. This wave has a low chance of further development over the next five days.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. Slow development of this system is possible while it turns northwestward over the western Atlantic by early next week.

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Isaias was located at 21.7N 74.5W, or about 295 miles or 470 kilometres southeast of Nassau, Bahamas. Isaias is moving toward the northwest near 16 mph or 26km/h. Hurricane Isaias does not pose a threat to the Lesser Antilles.