Author: Saint Lucia Met Office

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.

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 28°C or 82°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 8:00 am today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.9 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 4.1 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 130.9 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 134.0 mm.    

Sunset today: 6:32 pm.                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:47 am.   

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and east near 18 mph or 30 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers and 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 1:37 pm…Low at 5:33 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 2:44 pm…Low at 7:00 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to 2.1 metres this afternoon, becoming moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres from tonight.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Virgin and Leeward Islands. Further south, fair to occasionally cloudy with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Tropical Storm Isaias will continue to affect Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeastern Bahamas during the next 24 hours. The storm is moving toward the northwest near 20 mph or 31 km/h and does not pose a direct threat to the Lesser Antilles. However, moisture and instability trailing this system will cause occasional cloudiness, showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms mainly over the Virgin and Leeward Islands today.

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

A second tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic is producing an area of concentrated showers and thunderstorms. This system is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h and has a low chance of development during the next five days. 

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 30th July, 2020
Forecaster: E. Francis

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 28°C or 82°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the southeast at 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 5.8 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of July so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 130.9 mm.

Sunset today: 6:32 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:47 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and east near 18 mph or 30 km/h.
Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered
showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 6:44 am…High at 1:37 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 8:11 am…High at 2:44 pm.
Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and 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
above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
cloudy to overcast with showers and thunderstorms over the Leeward and Virgin Islands. Elsewhere, Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with some scattered showers and
possibly isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Tropical Storm Isaias will cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms mainly over the Leeward and Virgin Islands during the next 24 hours.

Disturbance becomes tropical storm Isaias.
At 5:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Isaias was located near latitude 17.2 North, longitude 67.9 West, or about 100 miles or 165 kilometres west southwest of Ponce Puerto Rico. Isaias is moving toward the northwest near 21 mph or 33 km/h, and a west-northwestward to northwestward motion with some decrease in forward speed is expected over the next couple of days. On the forecast track, the centre of Isaias will move over Hispaniola late today and near the Southeastern Bahamas by early Friday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph or 95 km/h with higher gusts. Little change in strength is anticipated until landfall in the Dominican Republic later today, with re-strengthening forecast on Friday and Saturday.

The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely monitor the
progress of this system.

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

A broad area of low pressure, associated with a second tropical wave, located over the far eastern tropical Atlantic is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Some development of this system is possible during the next day or two before environmental conditions become unfavourable.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

Present weather at George FL Charles Airport is cloudy.

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 south-southeast at 20 mph or 31 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 34.1 mm    At GFL Charles Airport: 43.9 mm.     

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 130.9 mm   At GFL Charles Airport: 129.9 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:47 am.                                    Sunset tomorrow: 6:32 pm.    

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with some scattered showers which maybe heavy in some locations and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

Persons in areas prone to flooding and/or 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 11:30 pm…Low at 06:44 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at present… High at 12:37 am.

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy skies with scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region during the next 24 hours.

At 5:00 pm today, Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine was centered near latitude 16.4 degrees north and longitude 65.6 degrees west. The system is moving toward the west-northwest near 23 mph or 37 km/h, and this general motion with a reduction in forward speed is expected over the next few days.  On the forecast track, the system is expected to pass south of Puerto Rico later tonight, near or over Hispaniola on Thursday, near eastern Cuba and the southeastern Bahamas on Friday, and approach the northwestern Bahamas and southern Florida by Friday night.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast as environmental conditions remain conducive for development and a tropical storm is likely to form tonight. The system is likely to weaken on Thursday due to land interaction. Additional strengthening is possible by this weekend.

The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely monitor the progress of this system.

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

A second tropical wave located just off the west African coast is moving westward near 23 mph or 37 km/h.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 29^th July, 2020

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with heavy showers.

Present weather at George FL 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 25°C or 77°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the south at 20 mph or 31 km/h with a gust of 43 mph or 69 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 32.8 mm    At George FL Charles Airport: 46.5 mm.     

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 128.0 mm   At George FL Charles Airport: 129.9 mm.

Sunset today: 6:33 pm.                                     Sunrise tomorrow: 5:47 am.    

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

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

Persons in areas prone to flooding and/or 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 12:27 pm…Low at 4:33 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 01:34 pm…Low at 6:00 pm.

Seas: Locally rough with waves 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 locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy to overcast skies with scattered moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region during the next 24 hours. Tropical Storm Warnings and Watches are in effect for Martinique and areas further north.

At 11:00 am today, the center of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine was located near latitude 15.8 degrees north, longitude 63.7 degrees west or about 223 miles or 359 kilometres northwest of Saint Lucia.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h with higher gusts. Some strengthening is expected today and a tropical storm is forecast to form later today, with weakening likely on Thursday due to land interaction. 

The system is moving toward the west-northwest near 23 mph or 37 km/h, and this general motion with some slight reduction in forward speed is expected over the next few days. On the forecast track, the system will move near or just south of Puerto Rico later today and tonight, near or over Hispaniola on Thursday, and near or over eastern Cuba on Friday.

The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely monitor the progress of this system.

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

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with moderate showers.

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

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the south-southwest at 15 mph or 24 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 33.4 mm.       

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 125.1 mm.

Sunset today: 6:33 pm.                                  Sunrise tomorrow: 5:47 am.    

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Cloudy to overcast skies with scattered showers, some of which may be heavy, and isolated thunderstorms.

Persons in areas prone to flooding and/or 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 present…High at 12:27 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 7:05 am…High at 1:34 pm.

Seas: Moderate to Locally rough with waves 5 to 8 feet or 1.5 to 2.4 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy to overcast skies with scattered moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region during the next 24 hours. Tropical Storm Warnings and Watches are in effect for Martinique and areas further north.

Residents and interests in the Eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue to closely monitor the progress of this system.

At 5:00 am today, the center of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine was located near latitude 15.3 degrees north, longitude 61.3 degrees west or about 92 miles or 148 kilometres north of Saint Lucia.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h with higher gusts. Some strengthening is expected today and a tropical storm is forecast to form later today, with weakening likely on Thursday due to land interaction. 

The system is moving toward the west-northwest near 23 mph or 37 km/h, and this general motion with some slight reduction in forward speed is expected over the next few days. On the forecast track, the system will move through the Leeward Islands during the next few hours, near or over the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico tonight, near or over Hispaniola on Thursday, and near or over the southeastern Bahamas on Friday.

The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely monitor the progress of this system.

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

Date: 28^th July, 2020

Forecaster: Hyacintia Camille & Venantius Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.

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

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-northeast at 21 mph or

33 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 5.8 mm     At GFL Charles Airport: 3.8 mm.          

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 96.8 mm     At GFL Charles Airport: 86.0 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:47 am     Sunset tomorrow: 6:33 pm    

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

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

Persons in areas prone to flooding and/or landslide 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 10:27 pm… Low at 5:38 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 11:34 pm… Low at 7:05 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 locally rough seas and gusty winds.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy to overcast skies with moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A broad area of low pressure identified as potential tropical cyclone nine is expected to cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region during the next 24 hours. Environmental conditions remain favorable for development and a tropical storm is likely to form tonight or Wednesday as the system moves west-northwestward near 23 mph or 37 km/h.

Interests in the Lesser Antilles should closely monitor the progress of this system.

Another tropical wave located over the far eastern tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy with showers.

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-northeast at 29 mph or 46 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 5.2 mm     At GFL Charles Airport: 1.9 mm.          

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 95.2 mm     At GFL Charles Airport: 83.4 mm.

Sunset today: 6:33 pm      Sunrise tomorrow: 5:47 am         

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered showers, which maybe heavy in some locations and isolated thunderstorms from this evening into tomorrow.

Persons in areas prone to flooding and/or landslide 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 3:35 pm… High at 10:27 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 12:04 pm… Low at 5:02 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 locally rough seas and gusty winds.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies with a few scattered showers at first becoming increasingly cloudy with moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A strong tropical wave coupled with a broad area of low pressure is expected to cause cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region during the next couple of days. Environmental conditions remain favorable for development and a tropical depression or tropical storm is likely to form during the next day or two as the system moves west-northwestward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Interests in the Lesser Antilles should closely monitor the progress of this system.

Another tropical wave located over the far eastern tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 28^th July, 2020

Forecasters: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly 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 east-northeast at 18 mph or 30 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.2 mm                   

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 91.7 mm     

Sunset today: 6:33 pm      Sunrise tomorrow: 5:47 am         

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from east-northeast near 18 mph or 30 km/h with a few gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with scattered showers, some of which may be locally heavy, and a chance of isolated thunderstorms mainly from late this evening into Wednesday.

Persons in areas prone to flooding and/or landslide 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 10:57 am…Low at 3:35 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 08:04 am…Low at 2:37 pm.

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Mainly cloudy skies with scattered showers and thunderstorms over the central and southern portion of the Lesser Antilles. Elsewhere, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with some scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A strong tropical wave coupled with a broad area of low level pressure will generate an increase in cloudiness, scattered showers and thunderstorms across the Lesser Antilles over the next few days. The system has a high chance of developing into tropical depression or tropical storm in the next day or two as it moves west-northwestward near 17 to 23 mph or 28 to 37 km/h.

Interests in the Lesser Antilles should monitor the progress of this system.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 27^th July, 2020

Forecasters: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at George FL Charles Airport is fair.

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 at 15 mph or 24 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.6 mm     At George FL Charles Airport: 2.5 mm.          

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 91.0 mm     At George FL Charles Airport: 82.2 mm.   

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:47 am          Sunset tomorrow: 6:33 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east northeast near 18 mph

or 30 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with widely scattered

         showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 2:41 pm… High at 09:27 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 4:08 pm… High at 10:34 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Lingering moisture and instability in the wake of a tropical wave will continue to cause some cloudy periods with showers over the region during the forecast period.

Another tropical wave over the central tropical Atlantic is moving westward

near 17 mph or 28 km/h. Environmental conditions are expected to be conducive

for development of this system and a tropical depression or tropical storm is

likely to form within the next day or two. This system is expected to affect

mainly the northernmost part of the region by late Wednesday.

Interests in the Lesser Antilles should monitor the progress of this system.

Forecasters: Hyacinthia Camille & Venantius Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with light showers.

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

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 29°C or 84°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: 1.6 mm     At George FL Charles Airport: 1.8 mm.          

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 90.0 mm     At George FL Charles Airport: 81.5 mm.   

Sunset today: 6:33 pm          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:47 am   

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east northeast near 18 mph or 30 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times 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 2:41 pm… High at 09:27 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 4:08 pm… High at 10:34 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Lingering moisture and instability in the wake of a tropical wave will continue to cause cloudiness and scattered showers over the region during the forecast period.

Another tropical wave over the central tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. Environmental conditions are expected to be conducive for development of this system and a tropical depression or tropical storm is likely to form within the next day or two. This system is expected to affect mainly the northernmost part of the region by Wednesday evening.

Interests in the Lesser Antilles should monitor the progress of this system.