Author: Saint Lucia Met Office

12:00 NOON Weather Report

Date: 17^th October, 2020

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with light showers.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy with light showers.

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 southeast near

22 mph or 35 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport:  9.8 mm          At GFL Charles:3.2 mm

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 117.8 mm         At GFL Charles:155.1 mm

Sunset today: 5:42 pm                 Sunrise tomorrow: 5:55 am                 

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, with some cloudy periods and widely scattered showers. There is a 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: 3:45 pm… Low at 10:14 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at: 4:52 pm… Low at 11:41 pm

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave located just east of the Lesser Antilles may cause some showers and isolated thunderstorms over the region during the forecast period.

A surface trough located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles is moving westward.

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

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 17^th October, 2020

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles 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 east northeast near

10 mph or 17 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport:  12.0 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 117.0 mm.  

Sunset today: 5:43 pm                 Sunrise tomorrow: 5:55 am                 

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the northeast and east near 14 mph

or 20 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with widely scattered showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 09:22 am….High at: 3:45 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:49 am….High at: 4:52 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

 Moisture and instability associated with a weak tropical wave, will cause some showers over portions of the region during the next 24 hours.

A surface trough located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles is moving westward. This trough is expected to affect the region late tomorrow.

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

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 16^th October, 2020

Forecaster: Venantius Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy.

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

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 31°C or 88°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the south southeast near

16 mph or 26 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport:  9.7 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport:   7.0 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 108.4 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 151.9 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:55 am             Sunset tomorrow: 5:43 pm             

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and east near 14 mph

or 20 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

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 09:22 pm….High at: 4:04 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:49 pm….High at: 5:11 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

 Moisture and instability in the atmosphere over the Lesser Antilles, will cause some showers over portions of the region during the next 24 hours.

A tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles is moving westward at about 12 mph or 24 km/h. This wave is expected to affect the southern portion of region late tomorrow.

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

12:00 noon Weather Report
Date: 16th October, 2020
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.
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 south southeast near
15 mph or 24 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 10.0 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 7.7 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of October so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 108.0 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 151.9 mm.

Sunset today: 5:43 pm Sunrise tomorrow: 5:55 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and east near 13 mph
or 20 km/h, becoming lighter at times.
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: High at: 3:08 pm… Low at 09:22 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at: 4:15 pm… Low at 10:49 pm.
Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moisture and instability in the atmosphere over the Lesser Antilles, will cause some showers and isolated thunderstorms over portions of the region during the next 24 hours.

A tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles is moving westward at about 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave is expected to affect the region from tomorrow.

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

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 16^th October, 2020

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 24°C or 75°F.

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

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 7.0 mm    

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 105.0 mm  

Sunset today: 5:43 pm                 Sunrise tomorrow: 5:55 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: This morning, generally cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorm. An improvement is expected by this afternoon, with skies becoming fair to partly cloudy.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at: 08:46 am… High at 3:08 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at: 10:13 am… High 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 with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. A gradual improvement is expected from afternoon.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability trailing a tropical wave now west of the Lesser Antilles will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region this morning.

Another tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles is moving westward at about 14 mph or 22 km/h. This wave has very little rainfall associated with it. A third tropical wave over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 14 mph or 22 km/h

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 15^th October, 2020

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.

Present weather at George F. L. Charles Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.

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

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 32°C or 90°F.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.9 mm.    At George F.L. Charles: 0.7 mm

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 98.7 mm.   At George F.L. Charles: 144.9 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:55 am        Sunset tomorrow: 5:43 pm          

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with widely scattered showers some of which could be locally heavy and a chance of isolated thunderstorms tonight. An improvement is expected by tomorrow.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low: 8:31 pm…High: 3:13 am…Low again: 8:46 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low: 9:58 pm…High: 3:41 pm…Low again: 9:58 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Showers will be heavier and more numerous over the central and northern portion of the region.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability trailing a tropical wave now west of the Lesser Antilles will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region during the forecast period.

A tropical wave located about 500 miles east of the Lesser Antilles and another over the eastern Tropical Atlantic are both moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Noon Weather Report

Date: 15^th October, 2020

Forecaster: Venantius Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at George F. L. 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 southwest near 09 mph or 15 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.2 mm.    At George F.L. Charles: 3.1 mm

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 98.0 mm.   At George F.L. Charles: 144.2 mm

Sunset today: 5:44 pm      Sunrise tomorrow: 5:55 am     

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and east near 09 mph or 15 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with some widely scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 2:34 pm.   Low at 8:31 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 3:41 pm.   Low at 9:58 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Showers will be heavier and more numerous over the norther portion of the region.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A weak low pressure area in the vicinity of the Lesser Antilles will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region during the forecast period. This system is moving slowly west-northwestward and has a low chance of further development.

A tropical wave located about 500 miles east of the Lesser Antilles and another over the eastern Tropical Atlantic are both moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 15th October, 2020
Forecaster: E. Francis

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 24°C or 75°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the southwest near 09 mph or 15 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 October so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 98.0 mm.

Sunset today: 5:44 pm Sunrise tomorrow: 5:55 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east and south near 09 mph or 15 km/h, becoming lighter, calm and variable at times.
Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with periods of rain, some scattered
showers which may be moderate to heavy in some locations and isolated thunderstorms.

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

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 8:09 am… High at 2:34 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 9:36 am… High at 3:41 pm.
Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with periods of rain, some moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
An upper level trough together with a tropical wave will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region during the forecast period. This system has a low chance of further development.

Two other tropical waves located about 800 miles east of the Lesser Antilles and over the 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 weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy.

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

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 32°C or 90°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: Trace.     At GFL Charles Airport: 12.6 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 97.8 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 144.2 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:55 am        Sunset tomorrow: 5:44 pm        

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the northeast and south near 12 mph or 19 km/h, with gusts near showers.

Weather: Cloudy to overcast skies with periods of rain, scattered showers which will be heavy in some locations and thunderstorms.

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 7:39 pm… High at 2:20 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:06 pm… High at 3:27 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy to overcast skies with periods of rain, moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

An upper level trough system together with a strong tropical wave which is associated with a broad area of low pressure, will cause widespread cloudiness, scattered showers and thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next 24 to 36 hours. This wave is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h and is already affecting parts of our region.

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

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 14^th October, 2020

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy.

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

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

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: Trace      At GFL Charles Airport: 9.5 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 97.8 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 141.1 mm.

Sunset today: 5:44 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:55 am.        

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and south near 12 mph or 19 km/h, with gusts near showers.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies becoming overcast at times with scattered showers which could be heavy in some locations and isolated thunderstorms.

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 2:01 pm…Low at 7:39 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 3:08 pm…Low at 9:06 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

An upper level trough system together with a strong tropical wave, associated with a broad area of low pressure, will cause widespread cloudiness, scattered showers and thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next 24 to 36 hours. The wave is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h and is expected to begin affecting our region by this afternoon.

Another two tropical waves located over the central and eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.