Author: Saint Lucia Met Office

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 08^th July, 2020

Forecaster: Thomas Auguste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy with light 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 at 18 mph or 30 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 6.6 mm.   

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 20.1 mm.  

Sunset today: 6:36 pm.   Sunrise tomorrow: 5:41 am.        

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 a few gusts.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few brief showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at present… Low at 12:16 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:27 am… Low at 1:43 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and swells 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to       2.1 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy and hazy skies with a few scattered showers.  

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The lower atmosphere over our region will remain fairly dry and stable for the next 24 hours and as a result very little rainfall is expected. The presence of some Saharan dust will help maintain the dry conditions and cause a reduction in visibility and air quality for the next couple of days.

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

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 07^th July, 2020

Forecaster: Thomas Auguste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

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

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 30°C or 86°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the southeast at 08 mph or 13 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 5.6 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: 7.8 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 16.2 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 20.2 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:41 am.   Sunset tomorrow: 6:36 pm.     

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and southeast near 20 mph or 31 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers tonight and tomorrow morning. Fair to partly cloudy, breezy and hazy conditions are expected by tomorrow afternoon.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 6:05 pm… Low at 10:46 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 7:12 pm… Low at 12:13 am.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and swells 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to       2.1 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with some scattered showers and a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms mainly over the Leeward Islands.  

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability trailing a tropical wave will continue to cause some scattered showers over the Lesser Antilles tonight and tomorrow morning.

A gradual improvement in conditions is expected during the day tomorrow.

 A plume of Saharan dust is expected to affect the region for a few days starting tomorrow. A reduction in visibility and air quality is expected with this event.

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

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

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.

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-southeast 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 Charles Airport: 10.5 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 16.0 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 20.2 mm.

Sunset today: 6:36 pm      Sunrise tomorrow: 5:41 am.     

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and southeast near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with some scattered showers and a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms mainly during the afternoon.        

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 6:05 pm… Low at 10:46 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 01:02 pm… High at 7:12 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 brisk winds and above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the Leeward islands, cloudy to overcast skies with moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms. Further south it will be partly cloudy to cloudy skies with some scattered showers and a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms.  

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave in the vicinity of the Lesser Antilles, will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region during the next 24 hours. A gradual improvement in conditions is expected from tonight.

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

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 07^th July, 2020

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is overcast with light rain.

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 at 17 mph or 28 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 8.3 mm.   

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 12.2 mm.      

Sunset today: 6:36 pm      Sunrise tomorrow: 5:41 am.     

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Cloudy to overcast skies with periods of rain, scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms this morning. A gradual improvement is expected from this afternoon.        

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 11:35 am…High at 6:05 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 01:35 pm…High at 7:12 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northeasterly to easterly swells 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to 2.1 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The atmosphere over the Eastern Caribbean region will continue to be very moist and unstable in the wake of an active tropical wave during the next 24 hours.

Another tropical wave located over the far eastern tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 06^th July, 2020

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy and hazy.

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

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 22 mph or 35 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 8.7 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 5.4 mm.      

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 10.6 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 12.4 mm.          

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:41 am.            Sunset tomorrow: 6:36 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 22 mph

or 35 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered moderate to heavy showers and a

         chance of isolated thunderstorms from late tonight into tomorrow.        

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 9:58 pm…High at 4:37 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:35 pm…Low at 11:25 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to 2.1 metres.

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

brisk winds and above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms from late tonight into tomorrow.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Cloudiness and shower activity associated with the strong tropical just east of the islands have diminished significantly. However, scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are still expected as the wave moves westward across the region.

Another tropical wave located over the far eastern tropical Atlantic is moving

westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.

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

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 at 23 mph or 37 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 6.2 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 2.7 mm.      

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 8.1 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 9.7 mm.           

Sunset today: 6:36 pm.                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:41 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 22 mph or 35 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms this afternoon into tonight. From late tonight into tomorrow, generally cloudy to overcast at times with scattered showers, some of which will be heavy, and thunderstorms.        

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 5:28 pm…Low at 9:58 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:35 pm…Low at 11:25 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to 2.1 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy with a few scattered showers over the Leeward Islands.

Over the Windward Islands, partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms this afternoon into tonight, becoming mostly cloudy to overcast at times with scattered moderate to heavy showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms from late tonight into tomorrow.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability in the wake of a tropical wave, will continue to cause occasional cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over Eastern Caribbean region today.

Another tropical wave, located several hundred miles east of the Windward Islands is moving westward at about 20 mph or 31 km/h. This wave is expected to bring heavy rainfall, gusty winds and thunderstorms mainly over the Windward Islands and areas further south from late tonight into tomorrow.

A third tropical wave located over the far eastern tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.

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

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 27°C or 81°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east northeast at 15 mph or 24 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.0 mm.        

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.9 mm.                            

Sunset today: 6:36 pm      Sunrise tomorrow: 5:41 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 occasional gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies 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 10:53 am… High at 5:28 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 12:20 pm… High at 6:35 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to 2.1 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability in the wake of a tropical wave, will cause occasional cloudiness, showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the region today.

A strong tropical wave, located about 650 miles east of the Windward Islands, has the potential for some slight development during the next 12 to 24 hours. Thereafter conditions are expected to become unfavorable for further development.

This wave is expected to bring heavy rainfall, cloudiness and isolated thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region from tonight into tomorrow.

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

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 05^th July, 2020

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with recent 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 east northeast at 14 mph or 22 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: trace      At GFL Charles Airport: 0.2 mm

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.9 mm    At GFL Charles Airport: 7.0 mm                 

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:41 am        Sunset tomorrow: 6:36 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 21 mph or 33 km/h.

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 09:11 pm… High at 3:54 am

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:38 pm… High at 5:01 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

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

A tropical wave will cause cloudy periods with showers and thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region from late tonight into tomorrow.

Two other tropical waves located over the central and eastern tropical Atlantic

are moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h and 12 mph or 19 km/h respectively.

12:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 05^th July, 2020

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

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

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 27°C or 81°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 23 mph or 37 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: trace     

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.9 mm                       

Sunset today: 6:36 pm    Sunrise tomorrow: 5:41 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.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with a few showers today. An

         increase in cloudiness and showers is expected from tonight into

         Monday.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 10:10 am… High at 4:50 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:37 am… High at 5:57 pm

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to 2.1 metres.

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

brisk winds and above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few showers today. An increase in

cloudiness and showers is expected from late tonight into tomorrow.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

A tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles is

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

periods with showers and possibly thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean

region from late Sunday into Monday.

Two other tropical waves located over the central and eastern tropical Atlantic

are moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h and 12 mph or 19 km/h respectively.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 05^th July, 2020

Forecaster: Thomas Auguste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

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

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 27°C or 81°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 23 mph or 37 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: trace     

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.9 mm                       

Sunset today: 6:36 pm    Sunrise tomorrow: 5:41 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.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with a few showers today. An increase in cloudiness and showers is expected from tonight into          Monday.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 10:10 am… High at 4:50 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:37 am… High at 5:57 pm

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to 2.1 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few showers today. An increase in cloudiness and showers is expected from late tonight into tomorrow.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

A tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave is expected to cause cloudy periods with showers and possibly thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region from late Sunday into Monday.

Two other tropical waves located over the central and eastern tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h and 12 mph or 19 km/h respectively.