Author: Saint Lucia Met Office

12:00 noon Weather Report
Date: 19th June, 2020
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy and hazy.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 31°C or 88°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 18 mph or 30 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 14.3 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 16.3 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of June so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 133.2 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 60.2 mm.

Sunset today: 6:34 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:36 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: Generally cloudy and hazy with some moderate to heavy showers, periods
of rain and isolated thunderstorms.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 3:27 pm… Low at 7:52 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 4:34 pm… Low at 9:19 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 to cloudy and hazy with some moderate to heavy showers, periods of rain and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A tropical wave will cause cloudiness, showers, periods of rain and thunderstorms over the eastern Caribbean region during the next 24 hours.

A second tropical wave located over the eastern 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: 19^th June, 2020

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

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

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 17 mph or 28 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 14.1 mm.                  

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 133.0 mm.      

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

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: This morning, partly cloudy and hazy skies with a few showers. Generally cloudy skies, with scattered showers and possible isolated thunderstorms from mid-afternoon. 

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 08:49 am… High at 3:37 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:16 am… High at 4:34 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 reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Windward Islands. Over the Leeward Islands, fair to partly cloudy and hazy

with a few showers. 

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave will cause cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Windward Islands and areas further south from this afternoon.

A second tropical wave located over the eastern 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 pm Weather Report

Date: 18^th June, 2020

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.

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 30°C or 86°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: 13.0 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 13.2.        

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 131.9 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 57.1 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:36 am             Sunset tomorrow: 6:33 pm.               

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Generally cloudy with some scattered showers this evening with a gradual improvement overnight and into the morning.  Thereafter, an increase in cloudiness, showers and possibly thunderstorms is expected during the afternoon. 

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 7:17 pm…High at 1:49 am…Low at 08:49 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:44 pm…High at 2:56 am…Low at 10:16 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, reduced visibility and above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Windward Islands. Over the Leeward Islands, fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few showers. 

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

A second tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave is expected to affect the region by tomorrow Friday and into Saturday.

A third tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 10 mph or 12 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 with light showers.

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

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 17 mph or 28 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.3 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: Trace.       

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 118.9 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 43.9 mm.

Sunset today: 6:33 pm.                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:36 am.             

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Generally cloudy, becoming overcast at times 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: High at 2:44 pm…Low at 7:17 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 3:51 pm…Low at 8:44 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, reduced visibility and above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Windward Islands. Over the Leeward Islands, fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few showers. 

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

A second tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave is expected to affect the region by tomorrow afternoon into Saturday.

A third tropical wave located over the eastern 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: 18th June, 2020
Forecaster: E. Francis

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

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 0.3 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of June so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 118.9 mm.

Sunset today: 6:33 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:36 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, hazy and breezy, 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 8:11 am… High at 2:44 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 9:38 am… High at 3:51 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
brisk winds, reduced visibility and above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A tropical wave just to the east of the Lesser Antilles is expected to cause
cloudiness, showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the region during the forecast period.

A second tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic is moving
westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave is embedded in a large area of Saharan dust and is expected to affect the region by Friday afternoon into Saturday.

A third tropical wave located over the far eastern 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: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy 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 21 mph or 33 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 5.2 mm          At GFL Charles Airport: 17.3 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 118.9 mm        At GFL Charles Airport: 43.9 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:36 am.                                    Sunset tomorrow: 6:33 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, hazy and breezy with a few showers. 

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 6:42 pm… High at 1:12 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:09 pm… High at 2:19 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, reduced visibility and above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the southern Windward islands, it will be occasionally cloudy, with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere it will be fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with a tropical wave will continue to cause some cloudiness and showers over the extreme southern portion of the region tonight.

A second 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 cloudiness, showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over our region from Thursday evening into Friday.

A third tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave is embedded in a large area of Saharan dust and is expected to affect the region by late Friday into Saturday.

A fourth tropical wave located over the far eastern 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.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 17^th June, 2020

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

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 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: 4.9 mm          At GFL Charles Airport: 17.3 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 118.6 mm        At GFL Charles Airport: 43.9 mm.

Sunset today: 6:33 pm.                                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:36 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 light to moderate showers. 

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 1:58 pm…Low at 6:42 pm…High at 1:12 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 3:05 pm…Low at 8:09 pm…High at 2:19 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, reduced visibility and above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few showers over the Leeward and northern to central Windward Islands. Further south, partly cloudy to cloudy, with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A Tropical wave will continue to cause cloudy periods with showers and isolated thunderstorms over southern Windward Islands and Trinidad today.

A second tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.  This wave is expected to bring cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over our region from late Thursday into Friday.

A third tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic, just off the West African coast, is also moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra 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 26 mph or 43 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 4.9 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 118.6 mm.

Sunset today: 6:33 pm.                                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:36 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, with a few gusts.

Weather: Generally fair, hazy and breezy, occasionally becoming cloudy 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 7:30 am…High at 1:58 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:57 am…High at 3:05 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 over the Leeward and northern to central Windward Islands. Further south, partly cloudy to cloudy, with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A Tropical wave will continue to cause cloudy periods with showers and isolated thunderstorms over Trinidad and Tobago and areas further south today.

A second tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.  This wave is expected to bring cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over our region from Thursday into Friday.

A third tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic, just off the West African coast, is also moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 16^th June, 2020

Forecaster: Thomas Auguste

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 32°C or 90°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: nil. At GFL Charles Airport: nil.

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 113.7 mm.  At GFL Charles Airport: 26.6 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:36 am.   Sunset tomorrow: 6:33 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, with a few gusts.

Weather: Generally fair and breezy, occasionally becoming cloudy 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 6:07 pm… High at 12:36 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 7:34 pm… High at 01:43 am.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 4 to 8 feet or 1.2 to 2.4 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers over the Leeward and northern Windward islands. Further south, it will be partly cloudy to cloudy, with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

  A Tropical wave located just east of the Lesser Antilles is expected to cause some cloudy periods with showers and possibly thunderstorms, over the southern Windward Islands during the next 24 hours.

  A second tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.  This wave is expected to bring cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over our region from Thursday into Friday.

  A third tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic just off  the West African coast is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

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 27°C or 81°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: trace.     At GFL Charles Airport: nil.

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 113.7 mm.  At GFL Charles Airport: 26.6 mm.

Sunset today: 6:33 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:36 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 and breezy, occasionally becoming cloudy 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 1:06 pm… Low at 6:07 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 2:13 pm… Low at 7:34 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 4 to 8 feet or 1.2 to 2.4 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers over the Leewards and northern Windward islands. Further south, fair skies becoming increasingly cloudy, with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms from late tonight.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Low level clouds drifting along the wind flow will cause a few brief showers over some of the islands during the forecast period.

A Tropical wave is expected to cause an increase in cloudiness and showers with the possibility of thunderstorms, over the southern Windward Islands during the next 24 hours.

A second tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.  This wave is expected to cause cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over our region from Thursday into Friday.

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