Author: Saint Lucia Met Office

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 18^th July, 2023

Forecaster: Glenn Antoine

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with thunderstorms.

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

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 25°C or 77°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at 9 mph or 15 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 July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 76.9 mm.

 Sunset today: 6:36 pm.            Sunsrise Tomorrow: 5:44 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 18 mph or 30 km/h, with gusts near showers.

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

         showers and possible 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: Low at 10:37 am…High at 5:00 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 12:04 pm…High at 6:07 pm.

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

Small craft operators are advised to exercise caution due to reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times, with scattered showers and possible isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability trailing a tropical wave, will continue to generate cloudy periods with scattered showers and possible isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

A plume of Saharan dust is expected to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over the Eastern Caribbean region for the next few days.

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

A third 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 seven (7) days.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 17^th July, 2023

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

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: 0.3 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 2.6 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 76.9 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 110.9 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:44 am        Sunset tomorrow: 6:36 pm.

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 with gusts near showers.

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy becoming cloudy at times with some scattered         showers and possibly 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: Low at 08:50 pm…High at 3:34 am…Low at 10:37 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:17 pm…High at 4:41 am…Low at 12:04 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times, with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability trailing a tropical wave, will continue to generate cloudy periods with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

A plume of Saharan dust is expected to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over the Eastern Caribbean region from Tuesday.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 23 mph or 37 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 partly cloudy.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.8 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 2.9 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 76.9 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 110.7 mm.

Sunset today: 6:36 pm.                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:44 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: Partly cloudy, 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: High at 4:31 pm… Low at 8:50 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  High at 5:38 pm… Low at 10:17 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times, with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability trailing a tropical wave, will continue to generate cloudy periods with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

A plume of Saharan dust is expected to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over the Eastern Caribbean region from Tuesday.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 23 mph or 37 km/h.

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

Date: 17^th July, 2023

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

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-southeast at 16 mph or 26 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.5 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 76.6 mm.

Sunset today: 6:36 pm.                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:44 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: Partly cloudy, 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 10:02 am…High at 4:31 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:29 am…High at 5:38 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times, with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability trailing a tropical wave, will continue to generate cloudy periods with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

A plume of Saharan dust is expected to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over the Eastern Caribbean region from Tuesday.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 23 mph or 37 km/h.

6:00 pm Weather Report
Date: 16th July, 2023
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 28°C or 82°F.
Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 31°C or 88°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 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 0.5 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 1.4 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of July so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 76.6 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 108.3 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:44 am Sunset tomorrow: 6:36 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east northeast and east southeast
near 21 mph or 33 km/h.
Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with scattered
showers which may be heavy in some areas 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 8:08 pm…High at 2:55 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 9:35 pm…High at 4:02 am.
Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres.

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A tropical wave will continue to generate cloudy periods with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

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

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 16^th July, 2023

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

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 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-northeast at 13 mph or 20 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: Nil.       At GFL Charles Airport: 1.1 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 76.1 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 107.8 mm.

Sunset today: 6:36 pm       Sunrise tomorrow: 5:44 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

18 mph or 30 km/h.

Weather: Fair and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered

         showers which may be locally heavy and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 4:01 pm…Low at 8:08 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 5:08 pm…Low at 9:35 pm.

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 showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave over the Lesser Antilles, will continue to generate some cloudy periods, with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the region, during the forecast period.

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

Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next 24 hours.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 28°C or 82°F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 28°C or 82°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at 13 mph or 20 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 4.7 mm.        

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 76.1 mm.       

Sunset today: 6:36 pm.      Sunrise tomorrow: 5:44 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers which may be heavy 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 9:24 am…High at 4:01 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  Low at 10:51 am…High at 5:08 pm.

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles, will cause some cloudy periods, with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the region, during the forecast period.

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

Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next 24 hours.

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

Date: 15th July, 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 28°C or 82°F.
Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 31°C or 88°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at 16 mph or 26 km/h.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 4.7 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 0.7 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of July so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 76.1 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 106.9 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:43 am. Sunset tomorrow: 6:36 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-northeast near 20 mph or 31 km/h.
Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy skies with a few light 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 7:24 pm…High at 2:14 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 8:51 pm…High at 3:21 am.
Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.5 metres.
Small craft operators are advised to exercise caution due to reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Fair and hazy skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers mainly over the southern portion of the Lesser Antilles.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next 24 hours.
Lingering moisture in the lower levels of the atmosphere, will continue to cause a few showers over the southern portion of the region during the forecast period.
A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h. This wave will begin to affect the region from tomorrow afternoon.
Another tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

12:00 noon Weather Report
Date: 15th July, 2023
Forecaster: E. Francis

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 30°C or 86°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 22 mph or 35 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 4.7 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 0.5 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

Sunset today: 6:36 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:43 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-northeast near 23 mph or
37 km/h, with a few gusts.
Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with some 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: High at 3:28 pm…Low at 7:24 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 4:35 pm…Low at 8:51 pm.
Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 4 to 7 feet or 1.2 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
Over the southern portion of the Lesser Antilles, partly cloudy to cloudy and hazy with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, generally fair and hazy.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over the Eastern Caribbean region, during the forecast period.

Moisture and instability associated with a tropical wave will continue to generate cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the southern portion of the Eastern Caribbean region during the forecast period.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 21 mph or 33 km/h. Moisture and instability associated with this wave will begin to affect the region on Sunday.

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

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 15^th July, 2023

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

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 28°C or 82°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 24 mph or 39 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 71.4 mm.

Sunset today: 6:35 pm      Sunrise tomorrow: 5:43 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair to 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 08:43 am…High at 3:28 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:10 am…High at 4:35 pm.

Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 7 feet or 1.2 to 2.7 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to above normal seas and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the southern portion of the Lesser Antilles, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, partly cloudy and hazy with isolated showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over the Eastern Caribbean region, during the forecast period.

Moisture and instability associated with a weak tropical wave will generate occasional cloudiness and some scattered showers with a chance of isolated thunderstorms over the southern portion of the Eastern Caribbean region mainly during the morning.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h. This wave is expected to begin afecting the region from tomorrow Sunday.

A third tropical wave is located over the far eastern Tropical Alantic and is moving west near 17mph or 28 km/h.