Author: Saint Lucia Met Office

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 01^st October, 2020

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is overcast.

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 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: 0.7 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: 17.3 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of October:

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

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am        Sunset tomorrow: 5:52 pm.                      

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Cloudy to overcast at times with scattered showers some of which may be heavy, periods of rain and possibly 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 09:26 pm…High at 3:55 am…Low at 09:42 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:53 pm…High at 5:02 am…Low at 11:09 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 rough seas.      

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy to overcast with gusty winds, scattered moderate to heavy showers, periods of rain and thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A large area of cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms associated with a tropical wave, will continue to affect the Eastern Caribbean region during the next 24 to 36 hours. The wave is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h and has a low chance of developing into a tropical cyclone during the next 3 to 5 days.

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

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the southeast at 25 mph or 41 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.1 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 17.6 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September:

At Hewanorra Airport: 114.0 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 104.2 mm.

Sunset today: 5:53 pm.               Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.                                   

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

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

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 3:29 pm…Low at 9:26 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 4:36 pm…Low at 10:53 pm.

Seas: Locally rough with waves and northeasterly swells 6 to 8 feet or 1.8 to 2.4 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to brisk winds and rough seas.      

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy to overcast with scattered moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms, gusty winds and periods of rain.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A large area of cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms associated with a tropical wave, will continue to affect the Eastern Caribbean region during the next 24 to 36 hours. The wave is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h and has a low chance of developing into a tropical cyclone when it reaches over the central or western Caribbean Sea early next week.

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

Forecasters: Hyacinthia Camille/ Venantius Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 28°C or 82°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 24 mph or 39 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 9.1 mm.   

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 114.0 mm. 

Sunset today: 5:53 pm.          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.                                   

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the northeast and east near 21 mph or 33 km/h with occasional gusts.

Weather: Cloudy to overcast with moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides should be vigilant and exercise extreme caution.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 09:16 am… High at 3:29 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:43 am… High at 4:36 pm.

Seas: Locally rough with waves and northeasterly swells 6 to 8 feet or 1.8 to 2.4 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise extreme caution due

to reduced visibility, brisk winds and rough seas.    

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy skies with moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Cloudiness and showers associated with a tropical wave located just east of the Lesser Antilles will continue to affect these islands during the next 24 to 36 hours. The wave is moving slowly westward and has a very low chance of developing into a tropical cyclone.

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

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

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 32°C or 90°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the northeast at 20 mph or 31 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 16.8 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 10.1 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 113.3 mm.  At GFL Charles Airport: 87.1 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.                                    Sunset tomorrow: 5:53 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy and hazy skies with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms tonight, becoming generally cloudy to overcast, with moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms from tomorrow.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides should be vigilant and exercise extreme caution.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 08:47 pm… High at 3:21 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:14 pm… High at 4:28 am.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northeasterly swells 5 to 8 feet or 1.5 to 2.4 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise extreme caution due to reduced visibility, brisk winds and rough seas.    

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy skies with moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with a tropical wave located just east of the Lesser Antilles will continue to cause cloudiness, moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms over our region during the next 24 to 36 hours.

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

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 30^th September, 2020

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles 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 at 24 mph or 39 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 15.4 mm    at GFL Charles Airport: 15.6 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 111.9 mm   at GFL Charles Airport: 86.6 mm.

Sunset today: 5:53 pm.                         Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

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: Today, partly cloudy, breezy and hazy becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms. Tomorrow, generally cloudy with scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides should 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 3:07 pm…Low at 8:47 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 4:14 pm…Low at 10:14 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northeasterly swells 5 to 8 feet or 1.5 to 2.4 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to reduced visibility, brisk winds and rough seas.    

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability ahead of a tropical wave will continue to cause periods of cloudiness, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

An approaching tropical wave east of the Lesser Antilles is expected to begin affecting the region during the next 24 hours.  The wave is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h and will generate increased cloudiness, gusty winds, scattered moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms over our region during the next 24 to 48 hours.

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

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 28°C or 82°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 21 mph or 33 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 8.4 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 104.9 mm.

Sunset today: 5:53 pm.                                  Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

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, occasionally becoming cloudy with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 8:48 am…High at 3:07 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  Low at 10:15 am…High at 4:14 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 above normal seas.    

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, occasionally becoming cloudy with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms over the Leeward and northern Windward Islands. Further south, mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability trailing a tropical wave, will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern portion of the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

Another tropical wave located over the western Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave is expected to bring cloudiness, heavy showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms over our region from Thursday into Friday.

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

Date: 29^th September, 2020

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy.

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

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 33°C or 91°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: 2.8 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: 12.0 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 96.5 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 77.0 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am         Sunset tomorrow: 5:53 pm      

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 20 mph or 31 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, occasionally becoming cloudy with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 8:06 pm… High at 2:45 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:33 pm… High at 3:52 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 above normal seas.    

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy skies, with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave will cause cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next 24 hours.

Another tropical wave located over the Central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave is expected to bring cloudiness, heavy showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms over our region from Thursday into Friday.

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

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy with showers and thunderstorms.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 32°C or 90°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 17 mph or 28 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.8 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: 12.5 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 96.5 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 71.0 mm.

Sunset today: 5:54 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, occasionally becoming cloudy with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 2:44 pm… Low at 8:06 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 3:51 pm… Low at 9:33 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.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moist and unstable conditions associated with a tropical wave just east of the Lesser Antilles will cause cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region during the next 24 hours.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave is expected to bring cloudiness, heavy showers and thunderstorms over our region from Thursday into Friday.

A third tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 25 km/h.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 29^th September, 2020

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

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 blowing from the northeast at 12 mph or 19 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.7 mm.   

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 96.5 mm.

Sunset today: 5:54 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Weather: Fair skies occasionally becoming cloudy with some 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: Low at 8:19 am… High at 2:44 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:46 am… High at 3:51 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy at times with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The atmosphere over the Eastern Caribbean region remains sufficiently moist and unstable to produce occasional cloudiness, some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over parts of the region during the next 24 hours.

A tropical wave located several hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave is expected to bring cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms over our region from late Wednesday into Thursday.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 28^th September, 2020

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is overcast with showers.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy with showers and thunderstorms.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 27°C or 81°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 9 mph or 15 m/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 7.9 mm.     At GFL Charles Airport: 24.1 mm.    

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 96.3 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: 65.0 mm.   

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am             Sunset tomorrow: 5:54 pm     

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast and east near 17 mph or

28 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with some scattered showers, which

         maybe heavy in some locations and isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides should remain vigilant.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 7:21 pm… High at 2:05 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:48 pm… High at 3:12 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 Central and Southern Lesser Antilles, it will be occasionally cloudy

with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Further north is expected to be fair to partly cloudy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability in the lower atmosphere over the Lesser Antilles, will cause occasional cloudiness, showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over most of our region, during the next 24 hours.

A tropical wave located several hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles

is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave is expected to bring

cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms over our region on Wednesday.

A second tropical wave located over the Eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving

westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.