Author: Saint Lucia Met Office

Date: 14th August, 2023
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

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 northeast 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: 5.0 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of August so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 63.7 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 40.8 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am. Sunset tomorrow: 6:26 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 a few gusts.
Weather: Fair and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers.
Persons with dust allergies and respiratory ailments are advised to exercise caution due to reduced air quality.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 8:00 pm…High at 2:47 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 9:27 pm…High at 3:54 am.
Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northeasterly swells 5 to 8 feet or 1.5 to 2.4 metres.
Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to above normal seas, brisk winds and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Fair to partly cloudy and hazy, with a few showers over the Leeward Islands. Over the Windward Islands and areas further south, partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
The Atlantic High Pressure system will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and above normal seas across the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next 24 hours. Patches of low-level clouds drifting along the wind flow, will cause some scattered showers over the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.
A large plume of Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in air quality and visibility across the region during the next few days.
A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h.
Another tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 9 mph or 15 km/h.

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

Date: 14^th August, 2023

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar/Shemma Joseph

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 32°C or 90°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: 1.9 mm.           At GFL Charles Airport: 2.9 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 63.7 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 38.7 mm.

Sunset today: 6:26 pm.                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am.

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.

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers.

Persons with dust allergies and respiratory ailments are advised to exercise caution due to reduced air quality.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 3:32 pm…Low at 8:00 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 4:39 pm…Low at 9:27 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 above normal seas, brisk winds and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy and hazy, with a few showers over the Leeward Islands. Over the Windward Islands and areas further south, partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure system will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and above normal seas across the Eastern Caribbean region during the next 24 hours. Patches of low-level clouds drifting along the wind flow, will cause some scattered showers over the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

A large plume of Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in air quality and visibility across the region during the next few days.

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

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

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 14^th August, 2023

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with 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 23 mph or 37 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.9 mm    

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 62.7 mm        

Sunset today: 6:26 pm      Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 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 gusts near showers.

Weather: Fair skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers. showers.

Persons with allergies and respiratory illnesses are advised to exercise caution due to increased dust in the atmosphere.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 09:07 am…High at 3:32 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:34 am…High at 4:39 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 above normal seas, brisk winds and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers and  isolated thunderstorms over the southern Windward Islands. Elsewhere, fair to occasionally cloudy skies with a few brief showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure system will generate occasionally cloudy periods with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms over the southern part of the Eastern Caribbean region during the next 24 hours.  

A large plume of Saharan dust will cause a reduction in air quality and visibility across the region during the few days.

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

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic during the next seven (7) days.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 13^th August, 2023

Forecaster: Glenn Antoine

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-northeast at 20 mph or 31 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: 1.2 mm.     

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 62.2 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 35.8 mm.         

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am.         Sunset tomorrow: 6:26 pm.       

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies, with a few isolated showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 7:14 pm…High at 2:07 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:41 pm…High at 3:14 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 above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers and  isolated thunderstorms over the southern Windward Islands. Elsewhere, fair to occasionally cloudy skies with a few brief showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave will continue to cause some cloudy periods, scattered showers and  isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern part of region, during the next 24 hours. Patches of low level clouds drifting along a moderate easterly wind flow, will cause brief occasional showers elsewhere.

Another 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 seven (7) days.

Date: 13th August, 2023
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.
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 20 mph or 31 km/h.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: trace. At GFL Charles Airport: 1.5 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of August so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 61.8 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 35.8 mm.

Sunset today: 6:27 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-northeast near 21 mph or 33 km/h.
Weather: Partly cloudy skies, occasionally becoming cloudy 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 3:05 pm…Low at 7:14 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 4:12 pm…Low at 8:41 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 above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the southern Windward Islands. Elsewhere, fair to occasionally cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A tropical wave will continue to cause some cloudy periods, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern part of region, during the next 24 hours. Patches of low level clouds drifting along a moderate easterly wind flow, will cause brief occasional showers elsewhere.
Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic during the next seven (7) days.

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 13th August, 2023
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.
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 22 mph or 35 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 August so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 61.8 mm.

Sunset today: 6:27 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 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: Partly cloudy skies, 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 8:30 am…High at 3:05 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 9:57 am…High at 4:12 pm.
Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A tropical wave will continue to cause some cloudy periods, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next 24 hours.

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

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic during the next seven (7) days.

Date: 12^th August, 2023

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

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-northeast at 15 mph or 24 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.8 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 0.3 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 61.8 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 34.6 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am.             Sunset tomorrow: 6:27 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times, with some scattered light to moderate showers and a 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 6:23 pm…High at 1:22 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 7:50 pm…High at 2:29 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times, with scattered light to moderate showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave will cause some cloudy periods, scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next 24 hours.

Another 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 seven (7) days.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 12^th August, 2023

Forecaster: Glenn Antoine

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 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 8:00 am today:  

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.8 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: trace.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 61.8 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 34.3 mm.  

Sunset today: 6:27 pm.              Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am.                  

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast and east near 18 mph

or 30 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times, with a few scattered light to moderate showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to exercise caution due to reduced air quality.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 2:34 pm…Low at 6:23 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 3:41 pm…Low at 7:50 pm.

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

Small craft operators should exercise caution due to reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy and hazy, with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

An upper-level trough will continue to cause some cloudy periods, scattered showers and possible isolated thunderstorms to develop over the Eastern Caribbean region, during the forecast period.

Saharan dust haze will cause a reduction in air quality and visibility across the Eastern Caribbean region during the forecast period.

A tropical wave located over the western Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave is expected to affect our region from late tonight into Sunday.

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

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic during

the next seven (7) days.

Date: 12th August, 2023
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

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: 9.1 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of August so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 61.8 mm.

Sunset today: 6:27 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near 18 mph or 30 km/h.
Weather: Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy and hazy, with a few scattered showers.
Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to exercise caution due to reduced air quality.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 7:47 am…High at 2:34 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 9:14 am…High at 3:41 pm.
Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres.
Small craft operators should exercise caution due to reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy and hazy, with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
An upper-level trough will continue to cause some cloudy periods, scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms to develop over the Eastern Caribbean region, during the forecast period.
Saharan dust haze will cause a reduction in air quality and visibility across the Eastern Caribbean region during the forecast period.
A tropical wave located over the western Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This wave is expected to affect our region from late tonight into Sunday.
Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 9 mph or 15 km/h.
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic during the next seven (7) days.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

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

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

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 at 16 mph or 26 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 6.3 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 0.1 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 59.0 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 34.3 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am.            Sunset tomorrow: 6:27 pm.               

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy becoming occasionally cloudy with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to exercise caution due to reduced air quality.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 12:27 am…Low at 7:47 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 6:51 pm… High at 1:34 am.

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

Small craft operators should exercise caution due to reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the Leeward Islands, fair to partly cloudy and hazy, with a few brief showers. Further south, partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy and hazy, with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

An upper-level trough will continue to cause some cloudy periods, scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms to develop mainly over the southern half of the region during the next 24 hours.

Saharan dust haze will cause a reduction in air quality and visibility across the Eastern Caribbean region during the forecast period.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This wave is expected to affect our region from late Saturday into Sunday.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is also moving westward near 9 mph or 15 km/h.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic during the next seven (7) days.