Author: Saint Lucia Met Office

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 12^th July, 2020

Forecaster: Thomas Auguste

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

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 18 mph or 28 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport:  5.4 mm.  

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 38.9 mm.  

Sunset today: 6:36 pm.    Sunrise tomorrow: 5:43 am. 

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 18 mph or 29 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers mainly during the morning and early afternoon.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 8:37 am… Low at 2:56 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 9:44 pm… Low at 4:23 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy and hazy skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms mainly over the Leeward Islands.   

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability trailing a tropical wave will generate some showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region during the next 12 to 24 hours.

An area of Saharan dust will continue to affect our region causing a reduction in visibility and air quality for the next few days.

Two tropical waves located over the Eastern Tropical Atlantic and near the West African coast, are moving westward at about 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: 11th July, 2020
Forecaster: E. Francis

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 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 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 6.8 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 7.1 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of July so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 37.7 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 31.5 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 the east near 21 mph or 33 km/h, with a few gusts.
Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy 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 8:38 pm… Low at 2:52 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 9:45 pm… Low at 4:19 am.
Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northeasterly to easterly swells 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 and rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A tropical wave is expected to generate some showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region during the forecast period.

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

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

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

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 11^th July, 2020

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.

Present Weather at GFL Charles 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 20 mph

or 31 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 7.2 mm              At GFL Charles: 7.1 mm

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 37.7 mm.             At GFL Charles:31.5 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 the east near 23 mph or 37 km/h, with a few gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy with scattered showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 2:16 pm… High at 8:38 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 3:43 pm… High at 9:45 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 and rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, to cloudy skies with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.   

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

A tropical wave is expected to generate some showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms over the eastern Caribbean region during the forecast period.

Another tropical wave located over the Eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 12 mph or 19 km/h. Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic for the next five days

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 11^th July, 2020

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy, with

showers nearby.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

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 13 mph

or 22 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 10.0 mm.                 

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 33.5 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 the east near 22 mph or 35 km/h, with a few gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy to cloudy with scattered showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Persons with dust allergies and respiratory illnesses are advised to be

vigilant 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 7:38 am…Low at 2:16 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 8:45 am…Low at 3:43 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 and above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy to cloudy with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.   

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave is expected to generate cloudy periods with showers and possibly thunderstorms over the eastern Caribbean region during the forecast period.

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

Another tropical wave located near the coast of West Africa is drifting slowly westward.

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

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

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: 4.4 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 1.9 mm.      

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 30.9 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 24.4 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 22 mph or 35 km/h, with a few gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with a few showers at first, becoming increasingly cloudy with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms from early tomorrow morning.

Persons with dust allergies and respiratory illnesses are advised to be vigilant 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 7:57 pm…Low at 1:38 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 9:04 pm…Low at 3:05 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 brisk winds and above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with widely scattered showers tonight, becoming increasingly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms tomorrow.   

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and above normal seas around the Eastern Caribbean for the next few days.

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

Moisture and instability in the atmosphere over the region, will cause some scattered showers to develop over the islands tonight.

A tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This wave is expected to begin affecting the region from early tomorrow morning.

Another tropical wave located near the coast of West Africa is drifting slowly westward.

12:00 noon Weather Report
Date: 10th July, 2020
Forecaster: E. Francis

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 30°C or 86°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 22 mph or 35 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 7.3 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 2.4 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of July so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 30.5 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 24.4 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 and east northeast
near 22 mph or 35 km/h, with a few gusts.
Weather: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, with a few showers at first. An
increase in cloudiness with scattered showers and possibly isolated
thunderstorms is expected from tomorrow.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 1:36 pm… High at 7:57 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 3:03 pm… High at 9:04 pm.
Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northeasterly swells
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 and rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with a few showers at first. An increase in cloudiness with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms is expected tomorrow.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean for the next few days.

Patches of low level clouds drifting over the region, will cause some scattered showers to develop over the islands during the forecast period.
Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over our region for the next few days.

A tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This wave is expected to begin affecting the region by Saturday.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 10^th July, 2020

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.

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 northeast at 15 mph or 24 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 4.1 mm              

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 26.5 mm        

Sunset tomorrow: 6:36 pm              Sunrise tomorrow: 5:42 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: Partly cloudy and hazy with some cloudy periods and occasional showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 6:48 am… Low at 1:36 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 7:55 am… Low at 3:03 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 and rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean for the next few days.

Patches of low level clouds drifting over the region, will cause some scattered showers to develop over the islands during the forecast period.

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

A tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This wave is expected to affect the region by Saturday.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 09^th July, 2020

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

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 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 24 mph or 39 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 5.5 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 1.5 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 26.5 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 22.5 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 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.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 7:19 pm…Low at 12:33 am…High at 6:48 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 8:26 pm…Low at 02:00 am…High at 7:55 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 brisk winds and above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and above normal seas around the Eastern Caribbean for the next few days.

A middle to upper level trough, together with patches of low level clouds drifting over the region, will cause some scattered showers to develop over the islands during the next 24 hours.

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

A tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave is expected to affect the region on Saturday.

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is 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 21 mph or 33 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.2 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 1.0 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 23.2 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 22.0 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 the east near 22 mph or 35 km/h, with a few gusts.

Weather: Fair to occasionally cloudy, hazy and breezy 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 12:57 pm…High at 7:19 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 2:24 pm…High at 8:26 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 and above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy, hazy and breezy with some scattered showers.  

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and above normal seas around the Eastern Caribbean for the next few days.

A middle to upper level trough, together with patches of low level clouds drifting over the region, will cause some scattered showers to develop over the islands during the next 24 hours.

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

A tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave is expected to affect the region on Saturday.

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 09th July, 2020
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 22 mph or 35 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 2.3 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of July so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 22.4 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 and east northeast near
22 mph or 35 km/h, with a few gusts.
Weather: Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy 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 present… Low at 12:57 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 7:10 am… Low at 02:24 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 and above normal seas.

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
The Atlantic High Pressure System will generate moderate to brisk easterly winds around the Eastern Caribbean region for the next few days. Patches of low level clouds moving along this wind flow, will cause a few showers to develop over our region during the next 24 hours.

The presence of Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in visibility
and air quality for the next couple of days.

A tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.