Author: Saint Lucia Met Office

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 22^nd June, 2020

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy with thick dust haze.

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

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 21 mph or 33 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport:  Nil.   At GFL Charles Airport: Trace.               

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 137.4 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 69.8 mm.          

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:37 am.          Sunset tomorrow: 6:35 pm.             

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

23 mph or 37 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with a chance of brief

         isolated showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 9:47 pm… High at 4:27 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:40 pm… Low at 11:14 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 EXTREME CAUTION

due to brisk winds, rough seas and low visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure System will generate moderate to brisk easterly winds

and rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean region for the next few days.

A large plume of Saharan dust will continue to affect our region for the next

couple of days, causing low visibility and poor air quality.

A tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic is moving

westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave is expected to bring cloudiness,

showers and thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean on Thursday and Friday.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 22^nd June, 2020

Forecaster: Thomas Auguste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy with thick dust haze.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy with thick dust 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 25 mph or 41 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport:  Nil.   At GFL Charles Airport: Trace.               

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 137.4 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 69.8 mm.          

Sunset today: 6:34 pm.                     Sunrise tomorrow: 5:37 am.            

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with a chance of brief          isolated showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at present… High at 5:33 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 12:14 pm… High at 6:40 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 EXTREME CAUTION due to brisk winds, rough seas and low visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

A large plume of Saharan dust will continue to affect our region for the next couple of days, causing low visibility and poor air quality.

A tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave is expected to bring cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean on Thursday and Friday.

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 22nd June, 2020
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair with thick dust haze.
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 24 mph or 39 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 0.1 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of June so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 137.4 mm.

Sunset today: 6:34 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:37 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east and east northeast near
23 mph or 37 km/h, with a few gusts.
Weather: Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with brief isolated showers.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 10:47 am… High at 5:33 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 12:14 pm… High at 6:40 pm.
Seas: Locally rough with waves 6 to 9 feet or 1.8 to 2.7 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION due to brisk winds, rough seas and low visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the extreme southern portion of the lesser Antilles. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with brief isolated 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 region for the next few days.

A large plume of Saharan dust will continue to affect our region for the next
couple of days, causing low visibility and poor air quality.

A tropical wave will cause cloudiness, showers and possibly thunderstorms over the extreme southern portion of the lesser Antilles today.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic is moving
westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave is expected to bring cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean on Wednesday and Thursday.

6:00 pm Weather Report
Date: 21st June, 2020
Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with thick dust haze.
Present weather at GFL charles Airport is cloudy with thick dust haze.
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 northeast at 24 mph or 39 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 0.2 mm At GFL Charles Airport: 0.1 mm
Total rainfall for the month of June so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 137.4 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 69.8 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:37 am Sunset tomorrow: 6:34 pm

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 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 09:06 pm… High at 3:45 am
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 10:33 pm… High at 4:52 am
Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 6 to 9 feet or 1.8 to
2.7 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION
due to brisk winds, rough seas and low visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern Windward Islands. Elsewhere, fair to partly and hazy.

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

A large plume of Saharan dust will continue to affect our region for the next
couple of days, causing low visibility and poor air quality.

A tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Windward Islands is
moving rapidly westward near 23 mph or 37 km/h. This system is expected to cause
some showers and possibly thunderstorms over the southern Windward Islands from tonight.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic is also moving
westward near 23 mph or 37 km/h. This wave is expected to bring cloudiness,
showers and thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean on Wednesday and Thursday.

12:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 21st June, 2020

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy with thick dust haze.

Present weather at GFL charles Airport is partly cloudy with thick dust 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 23 mph or 37 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport:   1.3 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: 3.1 mm     

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 137.4 mm.  At GFL Charles Airport: 69.8 mm

Sunset today: 6:34 pm.     Sunrise tomorrow: 5:37 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, hazy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times 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 4:50 pm… Low at 9:06 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 5:57 pm… Low at 10:33 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and swells 5 to 8 feet or 1.5 to

2.4 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION

due to brisk winds, rough seas and low visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered

showers mainly over the southern Windward Islands.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure System will generate moderate to brisk easterly winds

and rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean region for the next few days.

  A large plume of Saharan dust will continue to affect our region for the next

couple of days, causing low visibility and below normal air quality.

  A tropical wave located several hundred miles east of the Windward Islands is

moving rapidly westward near 23 mph or 37 km/h. This system is expected to cause

some showers and possibly thunderstorms over the southern Windward Islands late

tonight.

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

westward near 23 mph or 37 km/h. This wave is expected to bring cloudiness,

showers and thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean on Wednesday and Thursday.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 21st June, 2020

Forecaster: Thomas Auguste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy with thick dust haze.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 29°C or 84°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 16 mph or 26 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport:   1.2 mm.            

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 137.3 mm.  

Sunset today: 6:34 pm.     Sunrise tomorrow: 5:37 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: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and a chance of thunderstorms mainly during the night.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 10:07 am… High at 4:50 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:34 am… High at 5:57 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and swells 5 to 9 feet or 1.5 to 2.7 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION due to brisk winds, rough seas and low visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers mainly over the southern Windward Islands.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

  A large plume of Saharan dust will continue to affect our region for the next couple of days, causing low visibility and below normal air quality.

  A tropical wave located several hundred miles east of the Windward Islands is moving rapidly westward near 23 mph or 37 km/h. This system is expected to cause some showers and possibly thunderstorms over the southern Windward Islands tonight.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic is also moving westward near 23 mph or 37 km/h. This wave is expected to bring cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean on Wednesday and Thursday.

6:00 pm Weather Report
Date: 20th June, 2020
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy 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 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: 4.0 mm. At GFL Charles: 9.5 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of June so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 137.2 mm. At GFL Charles: 69.7 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:37 am. Sunset tomorrow: 6:34 pm.

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, hazy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times 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 8:28 pm… High at 3:05 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 9:55 pm… High at 4:12 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, rough seas and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Fair and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers.

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

A large plume of Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over the region.

Two tropical waves located over the central and far eastern tropical Atlantic are both moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

12:00 NOON Weather Report

Date: 20^th June, 2020

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 30°C or 86°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: 2.9 mm              At GFL Charles:6.5 mm     

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 136.1 mm              At GFL Charles:66.7 mm

Sunset today: 6:34 pm                                  Sunrise tomorrow: 5:37 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: This afternoon, partly cloudy and hazy, with scattered showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. From this evening, generally fair skies with a significant increase in dust haze.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 4:08 pm… Low at 8:28 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 5:15 pm… Low at 9:55 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, rough seas and severely reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy and hazy, with some scattered showers and a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Lingering moisture and instability in the wake of a tropical wave will produce some showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms during the afternoon.

A large plume of dense Saharan dust haze is expected to cause a significant reduction in visibility over the region.

Two tropical wave located over the central and far eastern tropical Atlantic are both moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 20^th June, 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.

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 2:00 am today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.1 mm.                       

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 136.1 mm.     

Sunset today: 6:34 pm.                                               Sunrise tomorrow: 5:37 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: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 9:27 am…High at 4:08 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:54 am…High at 5:15 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, above normal seas and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability trailing a tropical wave will cause some cloudy periods with showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the islands during the next 24 hours.

Another 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 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 32°C or 90°F.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.3 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 3.1 mm.           

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 133.2 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 60.2 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:36 am.                     Sunset tomorrow: 6:34 pm.               

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Generally cloudy and hazy with scattered showers, some of which may be heavy, and isolated thunderstorms. 

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 7:52 pm…High at 2:27 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:19 pm…High at 3:34 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, above normal seas and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy and hazy with scattered showers and isolated thunder-storms mainly over the Windward Islands.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms mainly over the Windward Islands and areas further south during the next 24 hours.

Another 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.