Tropical storm Bret Advisory #5

Tropical Storm Bret Advisory Number 5

8:00 AM Wed June 21 2023

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Saint Lucia, Barbados, Martinique and Dominica.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.

….Bret expected to bring strong winds and heavy rains to portions of the leeward islands Thursday and Tuursday night…….

At 8:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Storm Bret was located near latitude 12.9 North, longitude 52.0 West or about 571 miles or 918 Kilometres east of Saint Lucia.  Bret is moving toward the west near 16 mph (26 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue for the next several days.  On the forecast track, the center of Bret is expected move across portions of the Lesser Antilles Thursday afternoon and Thursday night, and then move across the eastern Caribbean Sea on Friday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Some increase in strength is possible before Bret reaches the Caribbean sea.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1001 mb (29.56 inches).

Repeating Bret’s position: 12.9 north Lat …long 52.0 west

Rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches with maximum amounts of 10 inches are possible across portions of the Lesser Antilles from Guadeloupe southward to Grenada including Barbados. Heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding, especially in urban areas and across areas of high terrain.

Next advisory at 11:00 AM local time.

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

6:00 am weather report

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 21st June, 2023

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 27°C or 81°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 20 mph or 31 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 6.4 mm.         

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 72.7 mm.  

Sunset today: 6:34 am.          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.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers 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 12:17 pm…High at 06:40 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:09 am…Low at 1:44 pm.

Seas: Moderate with waves 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave will continue to produce cloudiness, showers thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

.....Tropical Storm Bret a little stronger.....
 

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Bret was located near Latitude 12.8 degrees north, Longitude 51.4 degrees west or about 605 miles or 974 kilometers east of St Lucia. Bret is moving toward the west near 16 mph or 26 km/h and this motion is expected to continue for the next several days. On the forecast track, the center of Bret is expected move across portions of the Lesser Antilles Thursday afternoon and Thursday night, and then move across the eastern Caribbean Sea on Friday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph or 95 km/h, with higher gusts. Some additional increase in strength is possible before Bret reaches the caribbean sea. Interests in the Lesser Antilles should monitor the progress of this system.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 13 mph or 20 km/h. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next couple of days.

Tropical storm Bret advisory #4

Tropical Storm Bret Advisory Number 4

5:00 AM Wed June 21 2023

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Saint Lucia, Barbados, Martinique and Dominica.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.

….Bret a little stronger…

At 5:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Storm Bret was located near latitude 12.8 North, longitude 51.4 West or about 605 miles or 974 Kilometres east of Saint Lucia.  Bret is moving toward the west near 16 mph (26 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue for the next several days.  On the forecast track, the center of Bret is expected move across portions of the Lesser Antilles Thursday afternoon and Thursday night, and then move across the eastern Caribbean Sea on Friday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Some additional increase in strength is possible before Bret reaches the Caribbean sea.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1001 mb (29.56 inches).

Rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches with maximum amounts of 10 inches are possible across portions of the Lesser Antilles from Guadeloupe southward to Grenada including Barbados. Heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding, especially in urban areas and across areas of high terrain.

Next advisory at 8:00 AM local time.

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

Tropical Storm Bret Advisory #3

Tropical Storm Bret Advisory Number 3

2:00 AM Wed June 21 2023

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Saint Lucia, Barbados, Martinique and Dominica.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.

At 2:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Storm Bret was located near latitude 12.6 North, longitude 50.9 West or about 646 miles or 1040 Kilometres east of Saint Lucia.  Bret is moving toward the west near 17 mph (28 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue for the next several days.  On the forecast track, the center of Bret is expected move across portions of the Lesser Antilles Thursday afternoon and Thursday night, and then move across the eastern Caribbean Sea on Friday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast during the next day or so, and Bret is expected to be a tropical storm when it reaches the Lesser Antilles Thursday and Thursday night.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches).

Rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches with maximum amounts of 10 inches are possible across portions of the Lesser Antilles from Guadeloupe southward to St. Vincent during the passage of Bret.  Heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding, especially in urban areas and across areas of high terrain.

Next advisory at 5:00 AM local time.

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

6:00 Pm Weather Report for 20th June 2023

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 20th June, 2023

Forecaster: Venantius Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

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 17 mph or 28 km/h.

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 72.7 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 35.6 mm.

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

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers, which maybe heavy in

         some areas 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: High at present…Low at 10:22 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 7:10 pm…Low at 11:49 pm.

Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.6 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave will produce cloudiness, showers thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

                                                      .....Tropical Storm Bret a little stronger.....
 

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Bret was located near Latitude 12.2 degrees north, Longitude 48.6 degrees west or about 835 miles or 1350 kilometers east of the Windward Islands. Bret is moving toward the west near 18 mph or 30 km/h and this motion is expected to continue for the next several days. On the forecast track, the center of Bret is expected to move across portions of the Lesser Antilles Thursday afternoon and Thursday night, and then move across the eastern Caribbean Sea on Friday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h, with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days. Interests in the Lesser Antilles should monitor the progress of this system. Tropical storm watches may be required for some islands later today or tonight

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 13 mph or 20 km/h. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next two days.

12:00 Noon Weather Report

Date: 20th June, 2023
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

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 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: nil. At GFL Charles Airport: 0.4 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of June so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 72.7 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 35.6 mm.

Sunset today: 6:34 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 6:37 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.
Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies, with a few brief showers this afternoon. Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers, which maybe heavy in some areas and a chance of isolated thunderstorms, from tonight into tomorrow.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 6:03 pm…Low at 10:22 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 01:03 pm…High at 7:10 pm.
Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Fair to partly cloudy skies, with a few showers this afternoon. Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, from tonight into tomorrow.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A tropical wave will produce cloudiness, showers and possibly thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles, from this evening into tomorrow.

…..Tropical Storm Bret moving westward across the Tropical Atlantic…..

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Bret was located near Latitude 11.9 degrees north, Longitude 47.0 degrees west or about 945 miles or 1525 kilometers east of the Windward Islands. Bret is moving toward the west near 21 mph or 33 km/h and this motion is expected to continue for the next several days. On this forecast track, the center of Bret could move across portions of the Lesser Antilles by Thursday afternoon and Thursday night. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days. Interests in the Lesser Antilles should monitor the progress of this system. Tropical storm watches may be required for some islands later today or tonight.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 13 mph or 20 km/h. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven days.

6:00 am Weather Report 20th June, 2023

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

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 18 mph or 30 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 June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 72.7 mm.  

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

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair to occasionally cloudy skies with a few showers at first, becoming increasingly cloudy with scattered showers which maybe heavy in some areas and a chance of isolated thunderstorms from later this evening into tomorrow.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 11:36 am… High at 6:03 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 01:03 pm… High at 7:10 pm.

Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy skies, with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

An approaching tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles is moving westward near 25 mph or 41 km/h. This wave is expected to affect our region from this evening into tomorrow.

…..Tropical Storm Bret continues westward and expected to strengthen….. 

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Bret was located near Latitude 11.7 degrees north, Longitude 44.7 degrees west. Bret is moving toward the west near near 17 mph or 28 km/h and this motion is expected to continue for the next several days. On this forecast track, the system should be approaching the Lesser Antilles late this week.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 40 mph or 65 km/h with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast and Bret could become a hurricane in a couple of days. Interests in the Lesser Antilles should monitor the progress of this system.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven days.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 19th June, 2023

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 29°C or 84°F.

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 32°C or 90°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 pm today:

At Hewanorra Airport: trace.          At GFL Charles Airport: 1.0 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 72.7 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 35.2 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 and east-southeast near 18 mph or 30 km/h.

Weather: Fair to occasionally cloudy skies, 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 present…Low at 9:42 pm…High at 4:22 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  High at 6:35 pm…Low at 11:09 pm…High at 5:29 am.

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy skies, with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions in the lower atmosphere over the Eastern Caribbean region, will cause a few showery periods over the islands 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 tomorrow into Wednesday.

…..Tropical Depression Three has been upgraded to Tropical Storm Bret…..

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Tropical Storm Bret was located near Latitude 11.3 degrees north, Longitude 42.2 degrees west. Bret is moving toward the west near near 21 mph or 33 km/h and this motion is expected to continue for the next several days. On this forecast track, the system should be approaching the Lesser Antilles late this week. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph or 65 km/h with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast and Bret could become a hurricane in a couple of days. Interests in the Lesser Antilles should monitor the progress of this system.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This system has a medium chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven days.

12:00 pm weather report

12:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 19th June, 2023

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 32°C or 90°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: Trace.       At GFL Charles Airport: 1.0 mm

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 72.7 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 35.2 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-southeast near 18 mph or

30 km/h.

Weather: Fair to occasionally cloudy skies, 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 05:28 pm…Low at 9:42 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 12:23 pm…High at 6:35 pm.

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy skies with, a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions in the lower atmosphere over the Eastern Caribbean region, will cause a few showery periods over the islands during the forecast period.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

…..Tropical Depression three forms over the Central Tropical Atlantic….

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Depression Three was located near Latitude 11.0 degrees north, Longitude 40.3 degrees west. The Depression is moving toward the west near near 21 mpn 0r 33 km/h.and this motion is expected to continue for the next several days. On this forecast track,the system should be approaching the Lesser Antilles late this week.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h with higher gusts.Some strengthing is forecastand the Depression is forecast to become a hurricane in a few days.Interests in the Lesser Antilles should monitor the progress of this system .

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 13 mph or 20 km/h. Some development of this system is possible over the next few days.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 19th June, 2023
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

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 16 mph or 26 km/h.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: nil.
Total rainfall for the month of June so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 72.7 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-southeast near 16 mph or 26 km/h.
Weather: Fair to occasionally cloudy skies, 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 10:56 am…High at 5:28 pm
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 12:23 pm…High at 6:35 pm.
Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 2 to 5 feet or 0.6 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Fair to occasionally cloudy skies with, a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Weak unstable conditions in the lower atmosphere over the Eastern Caribbean region, will cause a few showery periods over the islands during the forecast period.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h.
A second tropical wave associated with an area of low pressure, located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 48 hours. Interests in the Lesser Antilles should continue to monitor the progress of this system.
A third tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 13 mph or 20 km/h. Some slow development of this system is possible over the next few days.