Author: Saint Lucia Met Office

Date: 07th August, 2024
Forecaster: 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 27°C or 81°F.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 71%.
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: 15.8 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 12.9 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of August thus far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 61.2 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 69.5 mm.

Sunset today: 6:29 pm Sunrise tomorrow: 5:49 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from east near 16 mph or 26 km/h, becoming lighter at times.
Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies, with a few brief showers.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 5:46 pm…Low at 11:25 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 1:01 pm…High at 06:53 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 occasionally cloudy skies, with a few light showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
The Atlantic High-Pressure System will generate light to moderate easterly winds over the Eastern Caribbean region, during the forecast period. Patches of low level clouds drifting along the wind flow, will produce a few showers across parts of the region, during the next 24 hours.
Two tropical waves located over the central and eastern Tropical Atlantic, are both moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 07th August, 2024
Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

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.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 76%.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 17.9 mm
Total rainfall for the month of August thus far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 61.2 mm

Sunset today: 6:30 pm Sunrise tomorrow: 5:49 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near 15 mph or 24 km/h, becoming lighter at times.
Weather: Fair to partly 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 11:34 am…High at 5:46 pm
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 06:13 am…High at 1:01 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 with a few brief showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
The Atlantic High-Pressure System will generate light to moderate easterly winds over the Eastern Caribbean region, during the forecast period. Patches of low level clouds drifting with the wind flow will produce a few showers and occasional cloudiness across parts of the region, during the next 24 hours.

Two tropical waves located over the central and eastern Tropical Atlantic, are moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

Date: 06^th August, 2024

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

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

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 31°C or 88°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 82%.

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: 17.4 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 14.7 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 60.7 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 69.2 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:49 am.          Sunset tomorrow: 6:29 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east-southeast near 15 mph or 24 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times, 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 10:40 pm…High at 5:06 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:27 pm…Low at 12:07 am…High at 6:13 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy becoming cloudy at times, with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms over the Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy, with a few brief showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability over the southern half of the region, will continue to produce cloudiness, showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Windward Islands and areas further south, during the forecast period.

Two tropical waves located over the central and eastern Tropical Atlantic, are moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 06^th August, 2024

Forecaster: Glenn Antoine

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy with showers.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 31°C or 88°F.

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 75%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 15 mph or 24 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 13.2 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 14.2 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 45.4 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 54.5 mm.

Sunset today: 6:30 pm        Sunrise tomorrow: 5:49 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 15 mph or 24 km/h, becoming lighter or calm at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies, with some scattered showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 5:20 pm…Low at 10:40 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:27 pm…Low at 12:07 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times, with scattered showers, and a chance of isolated thunderstorms mainly over the Windward Islands.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability in the lower atmosphere over the region, will continue to produce cloudiness, showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the central Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

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

Date: 06th August, 2024
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

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 26°C or 79°F.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 94%.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 26.3 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of August thus far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 43.3 mm.

Sunset today: 6:30 pm Sunrise tomorrow: 5:49 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the northeast and east-southeast near 15 mph or 24 km/h, becoming lighter or calm at times.
Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with some scattered showers.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 11:07 am…High at 5:50 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 12:34 pm…High at 6:27 pm.
Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers, and a chance of isolated thunderstorms mainly over the Windward Islands.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moisture and instability in the lower atmosphere over the region, will continue to produce cloudiness, showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the central Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.
A tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

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

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 31°C or 88°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 78%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the south-southeast at 10 mph or 17 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 26.7 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 26.3 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 43.3 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 54.5 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:49 am             Sunset tomorrow: 6:30 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and southeast near 16 mph or 26 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy to 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 9:55 pm…High at 4:30 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  High at 6:02 pm.. Low at 11:22 pm… High at 5:37 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers, and a chance of isolated thunderstorms, over the Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere, fair and hazy, becoming cloudy at times, with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability in the wake of a tropical wave, will continue to produce cloudiness, scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms, over the southern half of the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

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

Date: 05^th August, 2024

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with light showers.

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

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

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 83%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the south-southeast at 17 mph or 28 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 30.1 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 23.6 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 32.2 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 42.4 mm.

Sunset today: 6:30 pm      Sunrise tomorrow: 5:49 am            

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers, which may be heavy in some areas, and a chance of isolated thunderstorms. A gradual improvement is expected from this evening.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to exercise caution. 

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at present…High at 4:45 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  Low at 12:04 pm…High at 6:02 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

Generally cloudy with scattered showers, which may be heavy in some locations, and isolated thunderstorms, over the Windward Islands and areas further south. A gradual improvement is expected overnight. Elsewhere, partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times, with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave will continue to produce cloudiness, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, over the southern half of the Lesser Antilles. The wave will move away from our region overnight and has a low chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 7 days, while it moves westward over the central and western Caribbean Sea.

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

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 05^th August, 2024

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.

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

Today’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 27°C or 81°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 87%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-southeast at 23 mph or 37 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 14.9 mm

Total rainfall for the month of August thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 17.0 mm

Sunset today: 6:30 pm      Sunrise tomorrow: 5:49 am            

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers which may be heavy in some areas and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to exercise caution. 

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 4:45 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 12:04 pm…High at 6:02 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 locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy with scattered showers which may be locally heavy and isolated thunderstorms, mainly over the Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere, partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave located over the Lesser Antilles will continue to produce periods of cloudiness, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, over the central and southern portions of the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period and has a low chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 7 days.

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

Date: 04^th August, 2024

Forecaster: Shemma Joseph

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is overcast with recent showers.

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

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 30°C or 86°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 89%.

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: 14.5 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 11.9 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 16.6 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 28.2 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:49 am.       Sunset tomorrow: 6:30 pm.                      

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 21 mph or 33 km/h, with a few gusts.

Weather: Cloudy to overcast at times, with scattered showers which may be heavy in some areas and isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to exercise caution. 

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 9:10 pm… High at 3:53 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  High at present… Low at 10:37 pm… High at 5:00 am.

Seas: Locally rough with waves and northeasterly to easterly swells 6 to 9 feet or 1.8 to 2.7 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise EXTREME caution due to locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy with scattered showers which may be locally heavy and isolated thunderstorms, mainly over the Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere, partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

An approaching tropical wave located just east of the Lesser Antilles will cause cloudiness, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, over the central and southern portions of the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.  This wave is expected to continue affecting these areas tomorrow into Tuesday and has a low chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 7 days.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 21 mph or 33 km/h.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is overcast with moderate showers.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is overcast with recent showers.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 27°C or 81°F.

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 92%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 29 mph or 46 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.4 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: 6.2 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.1 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: 18.8 mm.

Sunset today: 6:30 pm.         Sunrise tomorrow: 5:49 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, with a few gusts.

Weather: Cloudy to overcast at times, with scattered showers which may be heavy in

         some areas and isolated thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 4:29 pm… Low at 9:10 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  High at 5:36 pm… Low at 10:37 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 5 to 8 feet or 1.5 to 2.4 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy with scattered showers which may be locally heavy and isolated thunderstorms, mainly over the Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere, partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moist and unstable conditions ahead of an approaching tropical wave will continue to cause cloudiness, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, mainly over the southern half of the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

A tropical wave located over the western Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h and is expected to affect mainly the southern half of our region from early Monday into Tuesday. This wave has a low chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 7 days.

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