Author: Saint Lucia Met Office

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 04^th July, 2020

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy with light haze.

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 at 21 mph or 33 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: trace      At   GFL Charles: nil     

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.9 mm          At GFL Charles:6.8 mm                    

Sunset tomorrow: 6:36 pm                                         Sunrise tomorrow: 5:40 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 and hazy with a few showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 4:09 pm… Low at 8:24 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 5:16 pm… Low at 9:51 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

reduced visibility, brisk winds and rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with some scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

A weak tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the lesser Antilles may cause some cloudiness and showers over the islands from tomorrow.

Two other tropical waves located over the Central and Eastern Tropical Atlantic are both moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 04^th July, 2020

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

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 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 east at 22 mph or 35 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.5 mm.                        

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.9 mm.                      

Sunset tomorrow: 6:36 pm.                                       Sunrise tomorrow: 5:40 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 at times with a few showers.

Persons with dust allergies and respiratory illnesses are asked to be vigilant due to marginally poor air quality.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 9:24 am…High at 4:09 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:51 am…High at 5:16 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

reduced visibility, brisk winds and above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy at times with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

A plume of Saharan dust will continue to reduce shower activity, visibility

and air quality over our region during the next couple of days.

A weak tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the lesser Antilles is moving quickly westward. This wave may cause some cloudiness and showers over the islands late tonight into Sunday.

Two other tropical waves located over the central and far Eastern Tropical Atlantic are both moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy and hazy.

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 east at 20 mph or 31 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.5 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 3.5 mm.           

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.9 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 6.8 mm.           

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:40 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: Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy at times with a few scattered showers.

Persons with dust allergies and respiratory illnesses are asked to be vigilant due to marginally poor air quality.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 7:36 pm…High at 2:23 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:03 pm…High at 3:30 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 reduced visibility, brisk winds and above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy at times with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

A plume of Saharan dust will continue to reduce shower activity, visibility and air quality over our region during the next couple of days.

A low to mid-level trough may cause some cloudiness and showers over the Lesser Antilles from late Saturday into Sunday.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 23 mph or 37 km/h.

A second tropical wave located just off the coast of West Africa is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic during the next five days.

12:00 noon Weather Report
Date: 03rd July, 2020
Forecaster: E. Francis

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 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 22 mph or 35 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 1.5 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 3.6 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of July so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 1.9 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 6.8 mm.

Sunset today: 6:36 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:40 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from the east near 22 mph or 35 km/h.
Weather: Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy 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 3:25 pm… Low at 7:36 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 4:32 pm… Low at 9:03 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
reduced visibility, brisk winds and rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with a few brief showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean for the next few days.

A plume of Saharan dust will continue to reduce shower activity, visibility
and air quality over our region during the next couple of days.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. A second tropical wave just off the west coast of Africa is moving westward near 21 mph or 33 km/h.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic during
the next five days.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 03^rd  July, 2020

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.

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

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

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: trace                     

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.4 mm                  

Sunset tonight: 6:36 pm                   Sunrise tomorrow: 5:40 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 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: Low at 08:37 am… High at 3:25 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:04 am… High at 4:32 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

reduced visibility and rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with a few brief showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure System will generate moderate to brisk easterly

winds and rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean for the next few

days.

A plume of Saharan dust will continue to reduce shower activity, visibility

and air quality over our region during the next couple of days.

Two tropical waves, one located over the central Tropical Atlantic and the other over West Africa, are both moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic during

the next five days.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 02^nd July, 2020

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

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 32°C or 90°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: 0.4 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 1.0 mm.           

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.4 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 3.3 mm.            

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:40 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: Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with a few brief showers.

Persons with dust allergies and respiratory illnesses are asked to be vigilant due to marginally poor air quality.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 6:47 pm…High at 1:35 am…Low at 08:37 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:14 pm…High at 2:42 am…Low at 10:04 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 reduced visibility and above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with a few brief showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure System will generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and above normal seas around the Eastern Caribbean for the next few days.

A plume of Saharan dust will continue to reduce shower activity, visibility and air quality over our region during the next couple of days.

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

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic during the next five days.

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

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 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 at 25 mph or 41 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.4 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 3.3 mm.           

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.4 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 3.3 mm.            

Sunset today: 6:36 pm.                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:40 am. 

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 23 mph or 37 km/h, with a few gusts.

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

Persons with dust allergies and respiratory illnesses are asked to be vigilant due to marginally poor air quality.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 2:36 pm…Low at 6:47 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 3:43 pm…Low at 8:14 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 brisk winds and above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with a few brief showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure System will generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and above normal seas around the Eastern Caribbean for the next few days.

A plume of Saharan dust will continue to reduce shower activity, visibility and air quality over our region during the next couple of days.

A weak tropical wave is currently over the Lesser Antilles moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h. No significant rainfall is expected with the passage of this wave due to the presence of Saharan dust.

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

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic during the next five days.

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 02nd July, 2020
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy with showers nearby.
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 east at 29 mph or 46 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 16.0 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of July so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 0.4 mm.

Sunset today: 6:36 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:40 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from the east near 23 mph or 37 km/h.
Weather: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with a few scattered showers.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 7:46 am…High at 2:36 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 9:13 am…High at 3:43 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 and hazy with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A weak tropical wave located over the Lesser Antilles is moving westward near 21 mph or 33 km/h. No significant rainfall is expected with the passage of this wave.

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

A plume of Saharan dust is expected to reduce shower activity and visibility
over the Eastern Caribbean region during the next couple of days.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic during the next five days.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly 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 east at 18 mph or 30 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 17.4 mm         At GFL Charles Airport: 4.7 mm.      

Total rainfall for the month of July:

At Hewanorra Airport: nil.           At GFL Charles Airport: 2.3 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:39 am.                  Sunset tomorrow: 6:36 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 22 mph or 35 km/h.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with a chance of 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 12:45 am… Low at 7:46 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 07:24 pm… High at 1:52 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy occasionally becoming cloudy with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Lingering moisture and instability in the wake of a tropical wave will cause a few cloudy periods and some scattered showers over some of the islands of the region tonight.

Another tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles is moving westward near 20 mph or 19 km/h. Unfavorable upper level conditions along with Saharan dust is limiting shower activity associated with this wave.

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

The plume of Saharan dust is expected to reduce shower activity and visibility over the Eastern Caribbean region during the next couple of days.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic during the next five days.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 01^st July, 2020

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

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 eastt at 18 mph or 30 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 17.4 mm         At GFL Charles Airport: 3.0 mm.      

Total rainfall for the month of June:

At Hewanorra Airport: 160.8 mm        At GFL Charles Airport: 79.1 mm.

Sunset today: 6:36 pm.                 Sunrise tomorrow: 5:39 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy 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: High at 1:37 pm…Low at 5:57 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 2:44 pm…Low at 7:24 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 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

Partly cloudy skies, occasionally becoming cloudy with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Lingering moisture and instability associated with the passage of a tropical wave will produce a few cloudy periods and some scattered showers with possible thunderstorms aver the Eastern Caribbean region.

A plume of Saharan dust is expected to cause a reduction in visibility over the Eastern Caribbean region immediately following the passage of the tropical wave.

Another tropical wave located several hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles is expected over the far southern portion of the region by Thursday.  This wave is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

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