Author: Saint Lucia Met Office

12:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 20^th September, 2020

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport partly cloudy.

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 from the south southeast at 13 mph or 20 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil  At GFL Charles Airport: nil                        

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 45.3 mm    At GFL Charles Airport: 32.5 mm           

Sunset today: 6:00 pm                                  Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am                 

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the south and east-southeast near 11 mph or

18 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Fair skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers and a  

         slight 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 5:38 pm… Low at 12:15 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 12:40 pm… High at 6:45 pm.

Seas: Locally rough with waves and northerly to northeasterly swells 6 to 9 feet

      or 1.8 to 2.7 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers, particularly on the northern and eastern

coasts, are advised to exercise caution.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, mainly over the northern part of the region.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability in the lower atmosphere over our region, will produce some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over some of the islands, during the next 24 hours.

…Winfred weakens to a Tropical Depression over the open Atlantic…

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Depression Wilfred was located near latitude 15.7 degrees north, longitude 44.2 degrees west or about 1135 miles or 2160 kilometres east of the Lesser Antilles. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 20 mph or 31 km/h. Winfred should slow its forward speed while heading towards the west or west northwest for the next few days until dissipation.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h, with higher gusts. Winfred should weaken to a remnant low within a couple of days.

Tropical Depression Wilfred is not expected to pose a threat to our region.

A tropical wave is located over the far Eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Date: 20^th September, 2020

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 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: nil                          

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 45.3 mm             

Sunset today: 6:00 pm                                  Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am                 

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the south and east-southeast near 11 mph or 18 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Fair skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and a  chance of isolated thunderstorms. Showers may be heavy in the interior of the island.

Residents in areas prone to flooding and landslides, or near rivers should exercise caution.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 11:13 am… High at 5:38 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 7:01 am… Low at 12:40 pm.

Seas: Locally rough with waves and northerly to northeasterly swells 6 to 9 feet or 1.8 to 2.7 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers, particularly on the northern and eastern coasts, are advised to exercise caution due to swells generated by Hurricane Teddy.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, mainly over the northern part of the region.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Low level moisture and instability over our region, is expected to produce some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over some of the islands, during the next 24 hours.

...Tropical Storm Wilfred…

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Wilfred was located near latitude 15.0 degrees north, longitude 42.0 degrees west or about 1285 miles or 2070 kilometres east of the Lesser Antilles. Wilfred is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph or 26 km/h. A turn toward the west with a slight decrease in forward speed is expected by tonight.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Weakening is anticipated, and Wilfred is expected to dissipate as soon as later today.

Tropical Storm Wilfred is not expected to pose a threat to our region.

A tropical wave is located over the far Eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Forecaster: Venantius Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly 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 southwest at 7 mph or 11 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 5.6 mm          At GFL Charles: Nil                      

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 45.3 mm         At GFL Charles:32.5 mm         

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am       Sunset tomorrow: 6:00 pm                                                           

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with 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 11:16 pm… High at 8:56 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at present…Low at 12:43 am….

Next High at 6:06 am.  

Seas: Locally rough with waves and northerly to northeasterly swells 6 to 9 feet or 1.8 to 2.7 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers, particularly on the northern and eastern

coasts, are advised to exercise caution due to swells generated by Hurricane

Teddy.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability trailing Hurricane Teddy is expected to produce some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

...Hurricane Teddy...

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Hurricane Teddy was located near latitude 26.7 degrees north, longitude 60.2 degrees west or about 475 miles or 765 kilometers southeast of Bermuda. Teddy is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h and this motion is expected to continue through tonight.

Hurricane Teddy does not pose a direct threat to our region, however swells generated by this system will continue to affect the Lesser Antilles into the weekend.

…Tropical Storm Wilfred…

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Tropical Storm Wilfred was located near latitude 14.0 degrees north, longitude 39.2 degrees west. Wilfred is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph or 22 km/h and this general motion is expected to continue through Sunday. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h with higher gusts. Weakening is expected on Monday, and Wilfred is expected to dissipate by Tuesday.

Tropical Storm Wilfred is not expected to pose a threat to our region.

A tropical wave is located near the West Coast of Africa and will move westward over the eastern Atlantic during the next few days. Development of this system, if any, will be slow to occur during the next few days

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 19^th September, 2020

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 32°C or 90°F.

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

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 10.2 mm         At GFL Charles: Nil                      

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 45.3 mm         At GFL Charles:32.5 mm         

Sunset today: 6:01 pm                                  Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am            

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy  to cloudy skies  with 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 4:59 pm…Low at 11:15 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:06 pm…Low at 12:43 am

Seas: Locally rough with waves and northerly to northeasterly swells 6 to 9 feet or 1.8 to 2.7 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers, particularly on the northern and eastern

coasts, are advised to exercise caution due to swells generated by Hurricane

Teddy.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability trailing Hurricane Teddy is expected to produce some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

...Hurricane Teddy...

At 11:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Teddy was located near latitude 26.0 degrees north, longitude 59.0 degrees west or about 560 miles or 900 kilometers southeast of Bermuda. Teddy is moving toward the northwest near 14 mph or 22 km/h and this motion is expected to continue today.

Hurricane Teddy does not pose a direct threat to our region, however swells generated by this system will continue to affect the Lesser Antilles into the weekend.

…Tropical Storm Wilfred…

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Wilfred was located over the central tropical Atlantic near latitude 13.4 degrees north, longitude 38.1 degrees west. Wilfred is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph or 22 km/h and this general motion is expected for the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h with higher gusts. Small fluctuations in intensity are possible over the weekend. Weakening should begin by late Sunday and Wilfred will become a remnant low in a few days.

Tropical Storm Wilfred is not expected to pose a threat to our region.

A tropical wave is located near the West Coast of Africa and will move westward over the eastern Atlantic during the next few days. Development of this system, if any, will be slow to occur during the next few days

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 19^th September, 2020

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair and hazy.

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

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 10.7 mm.                     

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 45.3 mm.                

Sunset today: 6:01 pm.                                               Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.           

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be light and variable, becoming calm at times.

Weather: Fair skies, becoming cloudy at times 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 10:36 am…High at 4:59 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:08 am…Low at 12:03 pm.

Seas: Locally rough with waves and northerly to northeasterly swells 6 to 9 feet or 1.8 to 2.7 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers, particularly on the northern and eastern

coasts, are advised to exercise caution due to swells generated by Hurricane

Teddy.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and a chance

of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability trailing Hurricane Teddy is expected to produce some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

...Hurricane Teddy...

At 5:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Teddy was located near latitude 24.9 degrees north, longitude 58.2 degrees west or about 650 miles or 1045 kilometers southeast of Bermuda. Teddy is moving toward the northwest near 14 mph or 22 km/h and this motion is expected to continue today. A turn to the north is likely on Sunday. Maximum sustained winds are near 125 mph or 205 km/h with higher gusts. A tropical storm warning has been issued for the island of Bermuda.

Hurricane Teddy does not pose a direct threat to our region, however swells generated by this system will continue to affect the Lesser Antilles into the weekend.

…Tropical Storm Wilfred…

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Wilfred was located over the central tropical Atlantic near latitude 13.1 degrees north, longitude 36.9 degrees west. Wilfred is moving toward the west-northwest near 17 mph or 28 km/h and this general motion is expected for the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h with higher gusts. Small fluctuations in intensity are possible over the weekend. Weakening should begin by late Sunday and Wilfred will become a remnant low in a few days.

Tropical Storm Wilfred is not expected to pose a threat to our region.

A tropical wave is located near the West Coast of Africa and will move westward over the far eastern Atlantic during the next few days. Development of this system, if any, will be slow to occur during the next few days

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair and hazy.

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 west at 6 mph or 9 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 10.7 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: nil.              

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 39.7 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 32.5 mm.     

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.                   Sunset tomorrow: 6:01 pm.            

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be light and variable, becoming calm at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times 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 10:22 pm…High at 5:01 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:49 pm…High at 6:08 am.

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, particularly on the northern and eastern coasts, are advised to exercise caution due to swells generated by Hurricane Teddy.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability trailing Hurricane Teddy is expected to produce some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

…Hurricane Teddy…

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Hurricane Teddy was located near latitude 23.1 degrees north, longitude 57.0 degrees west or about 520 miles or 835 kilometers northeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Teddy is moving toward the northwest near 14 mph or 22 km/h and this motion is expected to continue for the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds are near 125 mph or 205 km/h with higher gusts. A tropical storm watch has been issued for the island of Bermuda.

Hurricane Teddy does not pose a direct threat to our region, however swells generated by this system will continue to affect the Lesser Antilles into the weekend.

…Tropical Storm Wilfred…

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Wilfred was located over the central tropical Atlantic near latitude 12.5 degrees north, longitude 34.4 degrees west. Wilfred is moving toward the west-northwest near 18 mph or 30 km/h and this general motion is expected for the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h with higher gusts. Some slight strengthening is possible overnight and Saturday, and weakening should begin by Sunday.

Tropical Storm Wilfred is not expected to pose a threat to our region.

A tropical wave is forecast to move off the African coast by tomorrow. There is a low chance of further development of this wave during the next five days, as it moves generally west-northwestward. 

Forecasters: Hyacinthia Camille & Venantius Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

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

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 west southwest at 9 mph or 15 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 7.9 mm        At GFL Airport: nil              

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 35.1 mm       At GFL Airport: 32.5 mm     

Sunset today: 6:02 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am            

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and south at about 9 mph or 15 km/h becoming calm at times.

Weather: Today, fair to partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy with some scattered showers, by this evening.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 4:23 pm… Low at 10:22 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 5:30 pm… Low at 11:49 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northeasterly swells5 to 8 feet or 1.5 to 2.4 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers, particularly on the northern and easterncoasts, are advised to exercise caution due to swells generated by Hurricane Teddy.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair skies becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability trailing Hurricane Teddy is expected to produce some showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles from tonight.

 …Hurricane Teddy…

At 8:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Teddy was located near latitude 22.1 degrees north, longitude 56.1 degrees west or about 525 miles or 850 kilometers east northeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Teddy is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph or 19 km/h and this motion is expected to continue for the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 130 mph or 215 km/h with higher gusts.

Hurricane Teddy does not pose a direct threat to our region, however swells generated by this system will continue to affect the Lesser Antilles.

  …Tropical Storm Wilfred formed in the Eastern Atlantic earlier today…

At 1100 AM today, the center of Tropical Storm Wilfred was located near latitude 11.9 North, longitude 32.4 West. Wilfred is moving toward the west-northwest near 17 mph (28 km/h) and this general motion is expected for the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Some slight strengthening is possible today, and weakening should start this weekend and continue into next week.

Another tropical wave, is forecast to move off the African coast by tomorrow. There is a chance of further development as this wave moves generally west northwest. 

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 18^th September, 2020

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

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 calm.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 7.9 mm.             

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 35.1 mm.       

Sunset today: 6:02 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am            

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and south at about 9 mph or

15 km/h becoming calm at times.

Weather: Today, fair to partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy with some scattered showers, by this evening.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 10:00 am… High at 4:23 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:27 am… High at 5:30 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, particularly on the northern and eastern

coasts, are advised to exercise caution due to swells generated by Hurricane

Teddy.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair skies becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability trailing Hurricane Teddy is expected to produce some showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles from tonight.

...Hurricane Teddy...

At 5:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Teddy was located near latitude 21.6 degrees north, longitude 55.4 degrees west or about 550 miles or 890 kilometers northeast of the Lesser Antilles. Teddy is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph or 19 km/h and this motion is expected to continue for the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 130 mph or 215 km/h with higher gusts.

Hurricane Teddy does not pose a direct threat to our region, however swells generated by this system will continue to affect the Lesser Antilles.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving west northwestward at about 12 mph or 19 km/h. Environmental conditions are conducive for further development of this system. This tropical wave is expected to develop into a tropical depression or tropical storm in the next few days.

Another tropical wave, is forecast to move off the African coast by tomorrow. There is a chance of further development as this wave moves generally west northwest.  

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 17^th September, 2020

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

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

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 31°C or 88°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.8 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 7.0 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 29.0 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 32.5 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am             Sunset today: 6:02 pm.               

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be light and variable, becoming calm at times.

Weather: Tonight, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few light to moderate showers. Tomorrow, fair skies becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers which may be heavy in some locations and a chance of isolated thunderstorms by afternoon.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding are asked 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 9:29 pm…High at 4:10 am…Low at 10:00 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  Low at 10:56 pm…High at 5:17 am…Low at 11:27 am.

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

Small craft operators and sea bathers, particularly on the northern and eastern coasts, are advised to exercise caution due to swells generated by Hurricane Teddy.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair skies becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

…Hurricane Teddy…

Teddy becomes a major (category 4) hurricane. At 5:00 pm today, the center of Hurricane Teddy was located near latitude 20.1 degrees north, longitude 54.1 degrees west or about 575 miles or 925 kilometers northeast of the Lesser Antilles. Teddy is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h and this motion is expected to continue for the next few days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 140 mph or 220 km/h with higher gusts.

Hurricane Teddy does not pose a direct threat to our region, however swells generated by this system will continue to affect the northern portion of the Lesser Antilles into the weekend.

…Post-Tropical Cyclone Vicky…

Vicky is now a remnant low. At 5:00 pm today, the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Vicky was located near latitude 21.1 degrees north, longitude 39.1 degrees west. The post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the west-southwest near 12 mph (19 km/h), and this general motion is expected through Friday.  Additional weakening is expected, and the remnant low is forecast to dissipate Friday night or early Saturday.

Vicky is not expected pose a threat to the Eastern Caribbean region.

A tropical wave located near longitude 27 degrees west is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. An area of low pressure associated with this wave is in an environment conducive for development and a tropical depression is likely to form over the central tropical Atlantic during the next few days. The low is forecast to move west-northwestward at 10 to 15 kt during the next several days.

The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely monitor and provide updates on the progress of these systems.

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

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 north-northeast at 10 mph or 17 km/h.

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 27.2 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 32.5 mm.

Sunset today: 6:03 pm.                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.           

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be light and variable, becoming calm at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms this afternoon. Moderate to heavy showers over the interior of the island, may cause flash flooding in areas prone to this hazard.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding are asked 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 3:48 pm…Low at 9:29 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  High at 4:55 pm…Low at 10:56 pm.

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, particularly on the northern and eastern coasts, are advised to exercise caution due to swells generated by Hurricane Teddy.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Leeward and northern Windward Islands. Further south, fair to partly cloudy and hazy, with a few showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

An increase in moisture and instability in the atmosphere over the Eastern Caribbean region, will cause some showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly over the Leeward and northern Windward Islands during the next 24 hours.

…Hurricane Teddy…

Teddy becomes a major (category 3) hurricane. At 11:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Teddy was located near latitude 19.3 degrees north, longitude 53.0 degrees west or about 610 miles or 980 kilometers east-northeast of Lesser Antilles. Teddy is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph or 20 km/h and this motion is expected to continue for the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 120 mph or 195 km/h with higher gusts. Hurricane Teddy does not pose a direct threat to our region, however swells generated by this system will continue to affect the northern portion of Lesser Antilles into the weekend.

…Tropical Depression Vicky…

Vicky weakens to a tropical depression over the central tropical Atlantic. At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Depression Vicky was located near latitude 21.4 degrees north, longitude 38.2 degrees west. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 35 mph or 55 km/h with higher gusts. Vicky is moving toward the west near 14 mph or 22 km/h. Additional weakening is forecast and Vicky is expected to become a remnant low later today and dissipate Friday night or early Saturday. Tropical Depression Vicky is not expected pose a threat to the Eastern Caribbean region.

A tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. Environmental conditions are conducive for development and a tropical depression is likely to form over the central tropical Atlantic during the next few days.

The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely monitor and provide updates on the progress of these systems.