Author: Saint Lucia Met Office

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 21^st September, 2019

Forecaster: Thomas Auguste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

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

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:  0.5 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport:   0.3 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 72.9 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 102.8 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.   Sunset tomorrow: 6:00 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and southeast near 24 mph or 39 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Increasing cloudiness this evening with scattered moderate to heavy showers, isolated thunderstorms and gusty winds. These conditions are expected to continue through Sunday.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are asked to be vigilant and exercise caution since periods of heavy rainfall are expected to affect the island over the next day or two.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 8:13 pm… Low at 3:50 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 9:20 pm… Low at 5:17 am.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northerly to northeasterly 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 and rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms at first. An increase in cloudiness with showers and thunderstorms is expected tomorrow.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A strong tropical wave located just east of the Windward Islands is 
carrying a large area of cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms. A Hurricane
Hunter aircraft has been investigating the system this afternoon and did 
not find a well defined circulation. Although the system is currently not 
well organized, some gradual development is expected and a tropical 
depression could form later this weekend or early next week. The wave is 
forecast to move quickly westward for the next day or two, crossing the 
Windward Islands on Sunday. Cloudiness and showers on the forward edge of 
the system will start affecting Saint Lucia and the Windward islands later 
this evening. Regardless of development, heavy rainfall and gusty winds 
will affect much of the Lesser Antilles over the weekend, and interests on 
those islands and Puerto Rico should monitor the progress of this 
disturbance.

Tropical Storm Jerry continues to move northwest away from our region…

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Tropical Storm Jerry was located near 
latitude 23.0 North, longitude 65.8 West or about 320 miles or 510 
kilometres north of San Juan Puerto Rico. Jerry has maximum sustained winds
of 65 mph or 100 km/h and is moving towards the northwest away from our
region at about 14 mph or 22 km/h.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving
westward near 20 mph or 32 km/h. 

A third tropical wave is expected to move off the west coast of Africa by Sunday. Environmental conditions are expected to be conducive for development and a tropical depression or tropical storm is likely to form early next week while the wave moves westward across the Eastern Tropical Atlantic.

12:00 noon Weather Report
Date: 21st September, 2019
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.
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 at 26 mph or 43 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 0.7 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 0.3 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 72.9 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 102.8 mm.

Sunset today 6:00 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east and southeast near 24 mph or
39 km/h, with occasional gusts.
Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms at first. An increase in cloudiness
with showers and thunderstorms is expected tomorrow.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 1:27 pm…High at 8:13 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 2:54 pm…High at 9:20 pm.
Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northerly to northeasterly 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 and rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms at first. An increase in cloudiness with showers and thunderstorms is expected tomorrow.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moisture and instability in the lower atmosphere over the Eastern Caribbean, will cause some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the islands, during the forecast period.

A tropical wave located several hundred miles east of the Windward Islands, continues to produce large area of showers and thunderstorms. The wave is forecast to move quickly westward to west-northwestward at 15 to 20 mph for the next day or two, crossing the Windward Islands on Sunday. Although the system is currently disorganized, environmental conditions appear to be conducive for some development and a tropical depression could form later this weekend or early next week. A Hurricane Hunter aircraft is scheduled to investigate this system this afternoon. Regardless of development, heavy rainfall is possible over much of the Lesser Antilles over the weekend, and interests on those islands and Puerto Rico should monitor the progress of this disturbance.

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Jerry was located near latitude 22.0 North, longitude 65.0 West or about 260 miles or 415 kilometres north northeast of San Juan Puerto Rico.

Tropical Storm Jerry pose no threat to Saint Lucia.

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

A third tropical wave is forecast to move off the west coast of Africa this weekend. Environmental conditions are expected to be conducive for development and a tropical depression or tropical storm is likely to form early next week while the wave moves westward across the Eastern Tropical Atlantic.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 21^st September, 2019

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair with showers nearby.

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

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-southeast at 20 mph or

31 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.2 mm.  

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 72.4 mm.   

Sunset today 6:00 pm.         Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 17 mph or

28 km/h, with a few gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with some scattered showers and a chance

         chance of isolated thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 9:12 am… Low at 1:27 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 10:19 am… Low at 5:54 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northeasterly swells 6 to 8 feet

      or 1.8 to 2.4 metres.

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

heavy northerly swells generated by Hurricane Jerry affecting our region over

the next few days.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the extreme northern portion of the Lesser Antilles, it will be generally

cloudy with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, skies

will be partly cloudy to cloudy with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability in the lower atmosphere over the Eastern Caribbean,

will cause some scattered showers and possibly thunderstorms over the islands,

during the next forecast period.

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Jerry was located near latitude 21.4

North, longitude 64.0 West or about 250 miles or 400 kilometres north northeast of San Juan Puerto Rico. Jerry is moving toward the northwest near 15 mph 

or 24 km/h. Jerry is forecast to recurve over the western Atlantic during the next few days. On the forecast track, the centre of Jerry will continue to pass well north of the Virgin islands and Puerto Rico  today, pass well east of the southeastern Bahamas on Sunday and turn northward on Monday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph or 100 km/h with higher 

gusts. Some fluctuation in strength are likely during the next several days. 

Interests around the Northern Leeward Islands should monitor the progress of Jerry. Hurricane Jerry pose no threat to Saint Lucia at this time.

A tropical wave located several hundred miles east of the Windward Islands, continues to produce a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions are currently conducive for some development and a Tropical Depression could form on Saturday or early next week while the system moves westward to west northwestward at 16 to 20 mph crossing the windward islands on Sunday. Upper level winds are forecast to become less conducive for development by the middle of next week once the wave moves out of the northeastern Caribbean sea. Regardless of development, heavy rainfall is possible over much of the lesser Antilles over the weekend and interests on these islands and Puerto Rico should monitor the progress of this disturbance. 

A tropical wave is forecast to move off the west coast of Africa this weekend.

Environmental conditions are expected to be conducive for development and a

tropical depression or tropical storm is likely to form early next week while the wave moves westward across the Eastern Tropical Atlantic.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 20^th September, 2019

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 30 °C or 86 °F.

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 32 °C or 90 ° F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-southeast at 14 mph or 22 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: NIL.    

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 72.4 mm.  At GFL Charles Airport: 102.5 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.         Sunset tomorrow: 6:00 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 17 mph or 28 km/h, with a few gusts.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy with a few showers at first, becoming Increasingly cloudy with a few scattered showers and a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms, from tomorrow morning.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 7:15 pm… Low at 2:30 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 8:22 pm… Low at 3:57 am.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northeasterly 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 heavy northerly swells generated by Hurricane Jerry affecting our region over the next few days.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the extreme northern portion of the Lesser Antilles, it will be generally cloudy with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, skies will be partly cloudy to cloudy with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability in the lower atmosphere over the Eastern Caribbean,will cause some scattered showers and possibly thunderstorms over the islands, during the next forecast period.

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Hurricane Jerry was located near latitude 19.6 North, longitude 62.0 West or about 120 miles or 195 kilometres northeast of the Northern Leeward Islands. Jerry is moving toward the west-northwest near 18 mph or 30 km/h. On the forecast track, the centre of Jerry will move north of the Northern Leeward Islands later today, pass well north of Puerto Rico on Saturday, and be well east-northeast of the southeastern Bahamas on Sunday and turn northward on Monday.   Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 80 mph or 130 km/h with higher gusts. Some weakening is forecast overnight but Jerry could re-strengthen early next week.

Shower and thunderstorm activity associated with a tropical wave located several hundred miles east of the Windward Islands, has increased during the past 24 hours. The wave is expected to move quickly westward at about 20 mph during the next few days, and some development is possible while it approaches and moves across the Windward Islands this weekend.

A tropical wave is forecast to move off the west coast of Africa this weekend.Environmental conditions are expected to be conducive for development and a tropical depression or tropical storm is likely to form early next week while the wave moves westward across the Eastern Tropical Atlantic.

12:00 Noon Weather Report

Date: 20^th September, 2019

Forecaster: Thomas Auguste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

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 25 °C or 77 ° F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the south at 14 mph or 22 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 September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 72.2 mm.  At GFL Charles Airport: 102.5 mm.

Sunset today: 6:01 pm.         Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and southeast near 13 mph or 20 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Fair skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers and a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 12:39 pm… High at 7:15 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 2:06 pm… High at 8:22 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northeasterly 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 heavy northerly swells generated by Hurricane Jerry affecting our region over the next few days.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the extreme northern portion of the lesser Antilles, it will be generally cloudy with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, it will be occasionally cloudy with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability in the lower atmosphere over the Eastern Caribbean islands will cause some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms there over the next few days.

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Jerry was located near latitude
 18.8  North, longitude 60.3 West or about 190 miles or 300 kilometres east
 of the northern Leeward Islands. Jerry is moving toward the west-northwest
 near 17 mph or 28 km/h. On the forecast track, the centre of Jerry will 
move north of the northern Leeward Islands later today, pass well north of
 Puerto Rico on Saturday, and be well east-northeast of the southeastern 
Bahamas on Sunday.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 85 mph or 140 km/h with
 higher gusts.  Further weakening is forecast during the next day or so, 
with some re-strengthening possible early next week. 

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles or 30 kilometres from 
the centre and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles or 
130 km. 

Interests around the northern Leeward Islands should monitor the progress of Jerry. Hurricane Jerry pose no threat to Saint Lucia at this time.

A tropical wave located about 700 miles or 1126 kilometres east of the 
Windward Islands, is producing a large area of disorganized cloudiness and 
 showers.  The wave is expected to move quickly westward at about 20 mph 
during the next few days, and some development is possible while it 
approaches and moves across the Windward Islands this weekend.  

A tropical wave located near the west coast of Africa has the potential to develop into a tropical depression or tropical storm early next week as it moves westward across the eastern tropical Atlantic.

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 20th September, 2019
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 25°C or 77 °F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 25 °C or 77 ° F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: Trace.
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 72.2 mm.

Sunset today: 6:01 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east and southeast near 13 mph or 20 km/h, becoming lighter and variable at times.
Weather: Fair skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers with a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 7:54 am…Low at 12:39 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 9:01 am…Low at 02:06 pm.
Seas: Moderate with waves and northeasterly swells 4 to 6 feet or
1.2 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Over the extreme northern portion of the lesser Antilles, generally cloudy skies with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, fair skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers with a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moisture and instability in the lower atmosphere over the Eastern Caribbean islands will cause some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms across parts of the region.

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Jerry was located near latitude 18.4 North, longitude 58.7 West or about 290 miles or 465 kilometres east of the northern Leeward Islands. Jerry is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph or 26 km/h. A west-northwest to northwest motion at a decreasing forward speed is expected over the next few days. On the forecast track, the centre of Jerry will move north of the northern Leeward Islands later today, pass well north of Puerto Rico on Saturday, and be well east-northeast of the southeastern Bahamas on Sunday.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 105 mph or 165 km/h with higher gusts. A gradual weakening trend is forecast to begin later today, but Jerry is expected to remain a hurricane during the next few days.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles or 35 kilometres from the centre and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles or 130 km.

Interests around the northern Leeward Islands should monitor the progress of Jerry. Hurricane Jerry pose no threat to Saint Lucia at this time.

A tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic is producing a large area of disorganized cloudiness and showers. The wave is expected to move quickly westward at about 20 mph during the next few days, and some development is possible while it approaches and moves across the Windward Islands this weekend.

A tropical wave is just off the west coast of Africa. Environmental conditions are expected to be conducive for development, and a tropical depression could form early next week while the wave moves westward over the eastern tropical Atlantic.

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

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.

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 32 °C or 90 ° F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the southeast at 9 mph or 15 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 September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 72.2 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 102.5 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am      Sunset tomorrow: 6:01 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast and southeast near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter and variable at times.

Weather: Fair skies, occasionally becoming cloudy with some scattered light to moderate showers and moderate chance of isolated thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 6:31 pm…Low at 1:22 am…High at 7:54 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 7:38 pm…Low at 2:49 am…High at 9:01 am.

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves and swells 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the Leeward Islands and southern Windward Islands, cloudy at times with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms. Across the central Windward Islands, fair skies occasionally becoming cloudy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability in the lower atmosphere over the Eastern Caribbean islands will cause some showers and isolated thunderstorms across parts of the region during the next 24 hours.

… JERRY STILL STRENGTHENING…

At 5:00 pm today, the eye of Hurricane Jerry was located near latitude 17.5 North, longitude 55.8 West or about 395 miles or 640 kilometers east of the Leeward Islands. Jerry is moving toward the west-northwest near 17 mph or 28 km/h.   A west-northwest to northwest motion at a decreasing forward speed is expected over the next few days. On the forecast track, the center of Jerry will move north of the northern Leeward Islands Friday, pass well north of Puerto Rico on Saturday and be well east-northeast of the southeastern Bahamas on Sunday. A tropical storm watch is in effect for the northern Leeward Islands from Barbuda northward to St. Eustatius.

Satellite and Air Force Hurricane Hunter data indicate that maximum sustained winds have increased to near 90 mph (150 km/h) with higher gusts. Jerry could strengthen during the next day or so before weakening is anticipated by this weekend.

Interests around the northern Leeward Islands should monitor the progress of Jerry. Hurricane Jerry pose no threat to Saint Lucia at this time.

A tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic has a low potential for development during the next few days. This wave is being closely monitored as it moves westward towards the Eastern Caribbean at 17 mph or 28 km/h.

12 noon Weather Report

Date: 19^th September, 2019

Forecasters: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

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 25 °C or 77 ° F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-southeast at 12 mph or 19 km/h.

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 72.2 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 102.5 mm

Sunset today: 6:02 pm.           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast and southeast near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter and variable at times.

Weather: Fair skies, occasionally becoming cloudy 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 present… High at 6:31 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 01:30 pm… High at 7:38 pm

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves and swells 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair skies, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few scattered showers and a chance of thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability in the lower atmosphere over the Eastern Caribbean islands will cause a few showers there during the next 24 hours.

… TROPICAL STORM JERRY HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO A HURRICANE…

At 11:00 am today, the eye of Hurricane Jerry was located near latitude 16.8 North, longitude 54.4 West or about 490 miles or 785 kilometers east of the Leeward Islands. Jerry is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph or 26 km/h and this general motion is expected to continue today. On this track the eye of Jerry will be near the northern Leeward Islands tomorrow and pass north of Puerto Rico on Saturday.

A tropical storm watch is in effect for the northern Leeward Islands from Barbuda northward to St. Eustatius.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 75 mph or 120 km/h, with higher gusts. Jerry is forecast to strengthen during the next day, before some weakening begins this weekend.

Interests around the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico should monitor the progress of Jerry. Hurricane Jerry pose no threat to Saint Lucia at this time.

A tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic has a low potential for development during the next few days. This wave is being closely monitored as it moves westward towards the Eastern Caribbean at 17 mph or 28 km/h.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 19^th September, 2019

Forecasters: Thomas Auguste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 26 °C or 79 °F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 26 °C or 79 ° F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.0 mm.        

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 72.2 mm.            

Sunset today: 6:02 pm.   Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.  

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east-southeast near 16 mph or 26 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Fair skies, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few scattered showers some of which may be heavy.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 6:56 am… Low at 12:03 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 8:03 am… Low at 1:30 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 above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair skies, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few scattered showers some of which may be heavy.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability in the lower atmosphere over the Eastern Caribbean islands will cause a few showers there during the next 24 hours.

… TROPICAL STORM JERRY NEARS HURRICANE STRENGTH…

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Jerry was located near latitude 16.0 North, longitude 53.2 West or about 575 miles or 925 kilometers east of the Leeward Islands. Jerry is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph or 26 km/h. A west-northwest motion at a slightly faster forward speed is expected over the next few days. On this track the center of Jerry will be near the northern Leeward Islands tomorrow and pass north of Puerto Rico on Saturday.

A tropical storm watch is in effect for the northern Leeward Islands from Barbuda northward to St. Eustatius. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 70 mph or 95 km/h, with higher gusts and Jerry is forecast to become a hurricane later today.

Interests around the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico should monitor the progress of Jerry. 

A tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic has a low potential for development during the next few days. This wave is being closely monitored as it moves westward towards the Eastern Caribbean at 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Forecasters: Webster Gajadhar / Hyacinthia Camille

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 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 near 14 mph or 22 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.2 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 2.2 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 72.2 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 102.5 mm.    

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.            Sunset tomorrow: 6:02 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 16 mph or 26 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few scattered 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 12:26 am…High at 6:56 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 7:02 pm…Low at 1:53 am…High at 8:03 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 above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few scattered showers.   

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions in the atmosphere over the Lesser Antilles will cause a few showers over the islands during the next 24 hours.

… TROPICAL STORM WATCHES HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR PARTS OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS…

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Jerry was located near latitude 15.0 North, longitude 50.5 West or about 765 miles or 1230 kilometers east of the Leeward Islands. Jerry is moving toward the west-northwest near 15 mph or 24 km/h. A west-northwest motion at a slightly faster forward speed is expected over the next few days. On this track the center of Jerry will be near the northern Leeward Islands Friday and pass north of Puerto Rico on Saturday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph or 95 km/h, with higher gusts. Jerry is forecast to become a hurricane on Thursday, with little change in strength anticipated on Friday and Saturday.

Interests in the northern Leeward Islands should monitor the progress of Jerry.  Further watches could be issued this evening or overnight.

A tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic has a low potential for development during the next few days. This wave is being monitored for further development as it moves westward at 17 mph or 28 km/h.