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Date: 03rd July, 2024
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy and hazy.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 28°C or 82°F.
Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 29°C or 84°F.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 82%.
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 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 6.7 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 9.5 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of July thus far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 44.7 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 119.3 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:40 am. Sunset tomorrow: 6:36 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from the east-southeast near 21 mph or 33 km/h, with a few gusts.
Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy and hazy with occasional light to moderate showers tonight. Tomorrow will be partly cloudy and hazy with a few showers.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to exercise caution. Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies should take the necessary precautions.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 6:51 pm…High at 1:45 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 8:18 pm…High at 2:52 am.
Seas: Locally rough with waves and 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 locally rough seas and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Mostly cloudy and hazy with scattered light to moderate showers and a chance of thunderstorms tonight. Partly cloudy and hazy with a few light showers, tomorrow.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moisture and instability trailing a tropical wave, will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and possibly thunderstorms over the region, tonight. A gradual improvement in conditions is expected from early tomorrow morning.
Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 21 mph or 33 km/h.
A plume of Saharan dust in varying concentrations will impact visibility and air quality across the region, during the next few days.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 03^rd July, 2024

Forecaster: Venantius Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with light rain.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is overcast and hazy.

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

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 82%.

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: 0.6 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: 4.6 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of July thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 39.1 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 112.3 mm. 

Sunset today: 6:35 pm.          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:40 am.                   

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east-northeast to east-southeast near 26 mph or 43 km/h, with higher gusts.

Weather: Cloudy to overcast and hazy with scattered moderate to heavy showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds for the remainder of today and tonight. Tomorrow will be partly cloudy and hazy with a few showers.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to exercise caution.  Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies should take the necessary precautions.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 3:04 pm…Low at 6:51 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 4:11 pm…Low at 8:18 pm.

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy to overcast and hazy with scattered moderate to heavy showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds, today and tonight. Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few showers, tomorrow.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A strong tropical wave located over the Lesser Antilles will continue cause mostly cloudy to overcast skies, with showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds over the region, during the next 12 to 18 hours.  This wave has a low chance of development over the next seven (7) days.

Another tropical wave located over the Eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 23 km/h.

A plume of Saharan dust in varying concentrations will impact visibility and air quality across the region, during the forecast period.

Date: 03^rd July, 2024

Forecaster: Shemma Joseph

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 88%.

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: 0.6 mm.    

Total rainfall for the month of July thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 38.1 mm.  

Sunset today: 6:35 pm.          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:40 am.                   

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east-northeast to east-southeast near 21 mph or 33 km/h, with higher gusts.

Weather: Cloudy to overcast and hazy with scattered moderate to heavy showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to exercise caution.  Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies should take the necessary precautions.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 8:11 am… High at 3:04 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:38 am… High at 4:11 pm.

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy to overcast and hazy with scattered moderate to heavy showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A strong tropical wave located just east of the Lesser Antilles will cause mostly cloudy to overcast skies, with showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds over the region, during the next 24 hours.  This wave has a low chance of development over the next seven (7) days

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

A plume of Saharan dust in varying concentrations will impact visibility and air quality across the region, during the forecast period.

6:00 Pm Weather Report

Date: 02^nd July, 2024

Forecaster: Glenn Antoine

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is 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.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 77%.

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 pm today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 31.6 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: 81.5 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of July thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 38.0 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport:109.8 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:40 am.                  Sunset tomorrow: 6:36 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east-southeast to east- northeast near 21 mph or 33 km/h with gusts near showers.

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times, with a few brief showers tonight. Cloudy to overcast with moderate to heavy showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds from tomorrow morning.

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 12:53 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 7:26 pm…High at 02:00 am.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and swells 5 to 8 feet or 1.5 to 2.4

      metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with widely scattered showers tonight. Tomorrow will be cloudy to overcast with moderate to heavy showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles with a low chance of development will cause mostly cloudy to overcast skies, with moderate to heavy showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds over the Lesser Antilles, from tomorrow morning.

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

12:00 Noon Weather Report

Date: 02^nd July, 2024

Forecaster: Venantius Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.

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 at Hewanorra Airport was 24°C or 75°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 76%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-southeast at 21 mph or 33 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 38.0 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: 107.7 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of July thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 38.0 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 107.7 mm

Sunset today: 6:35 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:40 am.               

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east-southeast to east- northeast near 17 mph or 28 km/h with gusts near showers.

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy skies, becoming cloudy at times with widely scattered showers for the remainder of today and tonight. Cloudy to overcast with moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms and gusty winds tomorrow.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 2:12 pm… Low at 5:59 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 3:19 pm… Low at 7:26 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and swells 6 to 9 feet or 1.8 to 2.7

      metres.

Small craft operators are and sea-bathers are advised to exercise caution.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with widely scattered showers for the remainder of today and tonight. Tomorrow will be cloudy to overcast with moderate to heavy showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds over the Windward Islands.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Hurricane Beryl continues to move westward over the caribbean sea, away from the Lesser Antilles.

Showers and thunderstorms associated with a strong tropical wave, located several hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles will affect the Windward Islands from tomorrow morning. Environmental conditions are only marginally conducive for additional development of this wave as it moves generally westward at 15 to 20 mph across the central and western tropical Atlantic. This disturbance has a low chance of development during the next 7 days.

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

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 02^nd July, 2024

Forecaster: Lucious Frederick

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with light showers.

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

Last night’s minimum at Hewanorra Airport was 24°C or 75°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 90%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 25 mph or 41 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 43.5 mm.      

Total rainfall for the month of July thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 37.5 mm.

Sunset today: 6:36 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:39 am.               

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east-southeast near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with widely scattered showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 7:17 am.… High at 2:12 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:44 am…. High at 3:19 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and swells 6 to 9 feet or 1.8 to 2.7

      metres.

Small craft operators are and sea-bathers are advised to exercise caution.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with widely scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Hurricane Beryl continues to move westward over the Caribbean sea away from the Lesser Antilles. Residual moisture left in the wake of this system will produce some cloudy periods with showers over the region during the next 24 hours.

Showers and thunderstorms continue in association with tropical wave, located several hundred miles east of the Windward Islands. Environmental conditions are only marginally conducive for additional development of this system while it moves generally westward at 15 to 20 mph across the central and western tropical Atlantic. Interests in the Lesser Antilles should still monitor the progress of this system, with heavy rainfall possible by midweek. This system has a low chance of development during the next 7 days.

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

Date: 01^st July, 2024

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is overcast with showers nearby.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is overcast with rain.

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

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 29°C or 84°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 88%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the southeast at 35 mph or 56 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 22.7 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 31.1 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of June thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 135.5 mm.     At GFL Charles Airport: 94.4 mm. 

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:39 am.          Sunset tomorrow: 6:36 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east-southeast near 30 mph or 48 km/h, with higher gusts tonight, becoming easterly near 20 mph or 31 km/h tomorrow.

Weather: Cloudy to overcast with some moderate to heavy showers, periods of rain and isolated thunderstorms, becoming partly cloudy to cloudy at times with a few scattered showers overnight.

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 5:07 pm…High at 12:00 am…Low at 7:17 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 6:34 pm…High at 01:07 am…Low at 8:44 am.

Seas: Very rough with waves and swells 13 to 20 feet or 4.0 to 6.1 metres tonight, becoming locally rough with waves and swells 7 to 10 feet or 2.1 to 3.0 metres tomorrow.

Residents are advised to stay away from the beaches and coastlines.  Small craft operators are advised to remain in port.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy with gusty winds, isolated thunderstorms, scattered moderate to heavy showers and periods of rain at first, becoming partly cloudy to cloudy at times with a few scattered showers overnight.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for Saint Lucia.

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Hurricane Beryl was located near latitude 13.2 North, longitude 63.2 west or about 158 miles 254 km west-southwest of St Lucia. Beryl is moving toward the west-northwest near 21 mph (33 km/h). The center of Beryl will continue moving away from the southern Windward Islands tonight and move quickly westward to west-northwestward during the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 150 mph (240 km/h) with higher gusts. On the forecast track, the center of Beryl will move across the southeastern and central Caribbean Sea tonight through

Tuesday and is forecast to pass near Jamaica on Wednesday. Residents in Saint Lucia should expect the hazards associated with the passage of the system to gradually diminish over the next 6 to 12 hours. All are also strongly advised to continue to monitor the progress of this system and pay particular attention to local weather updates issued by the Saint Lucia Meteorological Services.

Showers and thunderstorms continue in association with an area of low pressure located about 1000 miles 1600 km east-southeast of the Windward Islands.  Environmental conditions appear marginally conducive for additional development of this system, and a tropical depression could form by the middle part of this week while it moves generally westward at 15 to 20 mph across the central and western tropical Atlantic. 

Interests in the Lesser Antilles should continue to closely monitor the progress of this system.

For the latest advisory on Hurricane Beryl, please visit www.slumet.gov.lc.

Date: 01^st July, 2024

Forecaster: Lucious Frederick

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is overcast with showers.

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

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 86%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-southeast at 63 mph or 102 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 16.3 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 4.9 mm.   

Total rainfall for the month of June thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 123.1 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 129.1 mm. 

Sunset today: 6:36 pm.       Sunrise tomorrow: 5:39 am.         

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the northeast to east-southeast near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts.

Weather: Cloudy to overcast with moderate to heavy showers, periods of rain,

         thunderstorms and strong gusty winds.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to exercise extreme caution. All persons are advised to take all necessary precautions against the hazards associated with severe weather conditions.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 1:07 pm…. Low at 5:07 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 2:14 pm…. Low at 6:34 pm.

Seas: Very rough with waves and swells 13 to 20 feet or 4.0 to 6.1 metres, from

      this morning.

Residents are advised to stay away from the beaches and coastlines.  Small craft operators are advised to remain in port and secure all vessels and equipment.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy to overcast with gusty winds, thunderstorms, scattered moderate to heavy showers and periods of rain.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Beryl was located

near latitude 12.4 North, longitude 61.3 west or about 112 miles 181 km south of St Lucia. Beryl is moving toward the west-northwest near 20 mph (31 km/h). The eyewall of Beryl is moving across the southern Windward Islands. Maximum sustained winds are near 140 mph (220 km/h) with higher gusts. This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. Winds will rapidly increase within the eyewall of Beryl.

Showers and thunderstorms continue in association with an area of low pressure located about 1000 miles 1600 km east-southeast of the Windward Islands.  Environmental conditions appear marginally conducive for additional development of this system, and a tropical depression could form by the middle part of this week while it moves generally westward at 15 to 20 mph across the central and western tropical Atlantic. 

Interests in the Windward and southern Leeward Islands are strongly advised to closely monitor the progress of these systems and take all the necessary precautions.

For the latest advisory on Hurricane Beryl, please visit www.slumet.gov.lc.

Date: 01st July, 2024
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy.
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.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 94%.
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 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 11.5 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of June thus far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 123.1 mm.

Sunset today: 6:36 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:39 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from the northeast to east-southeast near 40 mph or 65 km/h, near hurricane strength with higher gusts.
Weather: Cloudy to overcast with moderate to heavy showers, periods of rain, thunderstorms and strong gusty winds.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to exercise extreme caution. All persons are advised to take all necessary precautions against the hazards associated with severe weather conditions.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 6:18 am…High at 1:07 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 7:45 am…High at 2:14 pm.
Seas: Very rough with waves and swells 13 to 20 feet or 4.0 to 6.1 metres, from
this morning.
Residents are advised to stay away from the beaches and coastlines. Small craft operators are advised to remain in port and secure all vessels and equipment.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Cloudy to overcast with gusty winds, thunderstorms, scattered moderate to heavy showers and periods of rain.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
BERYL TAKING AIM AT THE WINDWARD ISLANDS…
LIFE-THREATENING WINDS AND STORM SURGE TO BEGIN THIS MORNING.
At 5:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Beryl was located near latitude 11.7 North, longitude 59.9 West or about 175 miles or 282 Kilometres southeast of Saint Lucia. Beryl is moving quickly toward the west near 20 mph (31 km/h). A quick westward to west-northwestward motion is expected during the next few days. On the forecast track, the center of Beryl is expected to move across the Windward Islands this morning and across the southeastern and central Caribbean Sea late today through Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 120 mph (195 km/h), with higher gusts.
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Barbados, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada and Tobago. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Martinique and Trinidad. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Dominica.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 21 mph or 33 km/h. This wave has a high chance of development over the next seven (7) days, and a tropical depression could form by the middle of next week.
Interests in the Windward and southern Leeward Islands are strongly advised to closely monitor the progress of these systems and take all the necessary precautions.

For the latest advisory on Hurricane Beryl, please visit www.slumet.gov.lc.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly 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 32°C or 90°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 77%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 25 mph or 41 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.2 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 13.5 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of June thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 112.8 mm.     At GFL Charles Airport: 89.5 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:39 am.            Sunset tomorrow: 6:36 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the northeast near 25 mph or 41 km/h, becoming near hurricane force with higher gusts from late tonight. From tomorrow afternoon winds will be blowing from the southeast near hurricane strength with higher gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy, with a few showers at first, becoming cloudy to overcast with heavy showers, thunderstorms and strong gusty winds from late tonight into tomorrow.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to exercise extreme caution from tonight. All persons are advised to take all necessary precautions against the hazards associated with severe weather conditions.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 11:06 pm…Low at 6:18 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 12:13 am…Low at 7:45 am.

Seas: Very rough to extremely rough with waves and swells 16 to 20 feet or 4.9 to 6.1 metres from late tonight into tomorrow.

Residents are advised to stay away from the beaches and coastlines.  Small craft operators are advised to remain in port and secure all vessels and equipment.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy and hazy, with a few brief showers at first, becoming increasingly cloudy with gusty winds, thunderstorms and scattered moderate to heavy showers from late tonight into tomorrow.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CATEGORY 4 BERYL APPROACHING THE WINDWARD ISLANDS

LIFE-THREATENING WINDS AND STORM SURGE EXPECTED IN THE WINDWARD ISLANDS BEGINNING EARLY MONDAY MORNING.

At 5:00 PM today, the center of Hurricane Beryl was located near latitude 11.1 North, longitude 56.5 West or about 363 miles or 585 Kilometres east-southeast of Saint Lucia.  Beryl is moving quickly toward the west near 18 mph (30 km/h).  A continued quick westward to west-northwestward motion is expected during the next few days. On the forecast track, the center of Beryl is expected to move across the Windward Islands Monday morning and across the southeastern and central Caribbean Sea late Monday through Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 130 mph (215 km/h) with higher gusts.

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Barbados, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Martinique and Tobago. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Dominica and Trinidad.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave has a high chance of development over the next seven (7) days, and a tropical depression could form by the middle of next week. 

Interests in the Windward and southern Leeward Islands are strongly advised to closely monitor the progress of these systems and all take the necessary precautions.

For the latest advisory on Hurricane Beryl, please visit www.slumet.gov.lc.