6:00 am Weather Report 12th July, 2021

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 12th July, 2021

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is  partly cloudy and hazy.

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 at about 22 mph or 35 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 5.6 mm.        

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 82.0 mm.       

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

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 25 mph or 41 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with isolated showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to take the necessary precautions due to poor air quality.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 11:35 am… High at 6:13 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 01:02 pm… High at 7:20 pm

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and windy, with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High-Pressure System will generate brisk winds and rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean region for the next couple of days.

A plume of Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over our region for the next few days.

Two other tropical waves located over the central and eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 17 mph and 28 km/h.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic during the next 5 days.

6 PM WEATHER REPORT

Date: 11th July, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy with light showers.

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 30°C or 86°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at about 30 mph or 48 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 9.4 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 4.9 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 82.0 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 78.6 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:42 am.         Sunset tomorrow: 6:36 pm.    

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 25 mph or 41 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy, very hazy and windy, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers tonight. Fair to partly cloudy and very hazy with a few brief showers tomorrow.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to take the necessary precautions due to poor air quality.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 9:59 pm…High at 4:40 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:42 pm…Low at 11:26 pm.

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy and hazy with some scattered light to moderate showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the southern Windward Islands. Elsewhere, partly cloudy, hazy and windy, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability in the atmosphere over Eastern Caribbean, will continue to produce occasional cloudiness, scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the southern portion of the region tonight. A drier and more stable atmosphere is expected from tomorrow morning.

The Atlantic High Pressure System will generate brisk winds and rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean region for the next couple of days.

A plume of Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over our region for the next few days.

Two other tropical waves located over the central and eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 15 and 23 mph or 24 and 37 km/h, respectively.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic during the next 5 days.

For information on the status of the La Soufriere volcano, visit the website and Facebook pages of the UWI Seismic Centre and the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines National Emergency Management Organization.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with thick haze.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy with thick haze.

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.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at about 26 mph or 43 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 14.8 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 14.4 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 81.9 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 78.6 mm.

Sunset today: 6:36 pm.              Sunrise tomorrow: 5:42 am.             

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 25 mph or 41 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy, very hazy and windy, becoming cloudy at times with a few showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to take the necessary precautions due to poor air quality.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at present…High at 5:35 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  Low at 12:27 pm…High at 6:42 pm.

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy and hazy with some scattered light to moderate showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the southern Windward Islands and Trinidad and Tobago. Elsewhere, partly cloudy, hazy and windy, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability in the wake of a tropical wave will continue to produce occasional cloudiness, scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the extreme southern portion of the region today.

A plume of Saharan dust haze trailing this tropical wave will cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over our region for the next few days.

The Atlantic High Pressure System will generate brisk winds and rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean region for the next couple of days.

Two other tropical waves located over the central and eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic during the next 5 days.

For information on the status of the La Soufriere volcano, visit the website and Facebook pages of the UWI Seismic Centre and the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines National Emergency Management Organization.

6:00 am Weather Report 11th July, 2021

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 11th July, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

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 25°C or 77°F.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 9.3 mm.        

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 76.4 mm.       

Sunset today: 6:36 pm      Sunrise tomorrow: 5:42 am.             

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy, hazy and windy becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers which may be heavy in some areas and a chance of isolated thunderstorms, mainly during the morning.

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

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 11:35 am…High at 5:35 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 12:27 pm…High at 6:42 pm.

Seas: Locally rough with waves and northerly 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, brisk winds and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered light to moderate showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability in the wake of a tropical wave moving away from the Lesser Antilles will continue to produce occasional cloudiness, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over region during the next 24 hours.

A plume of Saharan dust haze trailing the tropical wave is expected to reduce visibility and air quality over our region for the next few days.

Two other tropical waves located over the central and far eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic during the next 5 days.

The alert level at the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains at Orange.

For more information on the status of the La Soufriere volcano, visit the website and Facebook pages of UWI Seismic Centre and the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines National Emergency Management Organization.

6:00 pm Weather Report 10th July, 2021

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

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 30°C or 86°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at about 20 mph or 31 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 11.8 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 9.5 mm.      

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 72.6 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 73.7 mm.     

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:42 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 near 25 mph or 41 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy, hazy and windy, with scattered showers which may be heavy in some areas and 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 09:17 pm…High at 4:01 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:05 pm…Low at 10:44 pm…High at 5:08 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, brisk winds and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered light to moderate showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave located just east of the Lesser Antilles is moving westward near 23 mph or 37 km/h. This wave is expected to cause occasional cloudiness light to moderate showers and isolated thunderstorms over our region during the next 24 hours. A plume of Saharan dust haze trails this tropical wave and it is expected to reduce visibility and air quality over our region following the passage of this tropical wave.

A second 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 5 days.

The alert level at the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains at Orange. For more information on the status of the La Soufriere volcano, visit the website and Facebook pages of UWI Seismic Centre and the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines National Emergency Management Organisation.

12 NOON WEATHER REPORT

Date: 10th July, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles 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 25°C or 77°F.

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

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 67.1 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 64.2 mm.     

Sunset today: 6:36 pm                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:42 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near 23 mph or37 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: At first, fair to occasionally cloudy, windy and hazy with a few  showers. Tonight, partly cloudy to cloudy and windy, with 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 4:58 pm… Low at 09:17 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:05 pm… Low at 10:44 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, brisk winds and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy, hazy and windy with a few scattered showers this afternoon. Tonight, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered light to moderate showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High-Pressure system will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and locally rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean, during the next couple of days.

Weak unstable conditions ahead of a westward moving tropical wave, will cause a few scattered showers over the region today.

A tropical wave located over the western Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave is expected to begin affecting the region from tonight.

A second 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 5 days.

The alert level at the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains at Orange. For information on the status of the La Soufriere volcano, visit the website and Facebook pages of UWI Seismic Centre and the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines National Emergency Management Organisation.

6:00 am Weather Report 10th July, 2021

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 10th July, 2021

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

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 about 21 mph or 33 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 6.3 mm              

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 67.1 mm.            

Sunset today: 6:36 pm                Sunrise tomorrow:5:42 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 23 mph or 37 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: At first, fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few isolated showers. Tonight, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with 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 10:24 am… High at 4:58 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:51 am… High at 6:05 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 locally rough seas, brisk winds and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy, hazy and windy with widely scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High-Pressure system will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and locally rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean during the next couple of days. Low level clouds drifting along the wind flow, will cause a few scattered showers over 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 is expected to begin affecting the region from tonight.

A second 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 5 days.

The alert level at the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains at Orange. For information on the status of the La Soufriere volcano, visit the website and Facebook pages of UWI Seismic Centre and the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines National Emergency Management Organization.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy with showers.

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 30°C or 86°F.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil.           At GFL Charles Airport: trace.     

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 60.8 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 64.2 mm.     

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:42 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 near 23 mph or 37 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Fair to occasionally cloudy, hazy and windy with a few brief 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 8:39 pm…High at 3:21 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  Low at 10:06 pm…High at 4:28 am.

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 locally rough seas, brisk winds and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy, hazy and windy with widely scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High-Pressure system will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and locally rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean during the next couple of days. Low level clouds drifting along the wind flow, will cause a few scattered showers over 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 is expected to affect the region from late Saturday into Sunday.

A second 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 5 days.

The alert level at the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains at Orange. Interests in Saint Lucia and the south-eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official sources for updates.

12:00 noon Weather Report 09th July, 2021

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

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 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 25 mph or 41 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil.      At GFL Charles Airport: trace.     

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 60.8 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 64.2 mm.     

Sunset today: 6:36 pm          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:42 am               

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and windy with a few isolated 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 4:21 pm… Low at 08:39 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 5:28 pm… Low at 10:06 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 above normal seas, brisk winds and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and windy with widely scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High-Pressure system will generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean, during the next couple of days. Low level clouds drifting along the wind flow, will cause a few showers over 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 is expected to affect the region from late Saturday into Sunday.

A second 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 5 days.

The alert level at the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains at Orange. Interests in Saint Lucia and the south-eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official sources for updates.

6 AM WEATHER REPORT

Date: 09th July, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.

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 25 mph or 41 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: 60.8 mm        

Sunset today:6:36 pm          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:42 am               

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair to occasionally cloudy, hazy and windy with a few isolated 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 09:48 am…High at 4:21 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:15 am…High at 5:28 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 rough seas, brisk winds and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy, hazy and windy with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High-Pressure system will generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean, during the next couple of days. Low level clouds drifting along the wind flow, will cause some showers over the region during the forecast period.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 23 mph or 37 km/h. This wave is expected to affect the region from late Saturday into Sunday.

A second 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 5 days. The alert level at the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains at Orange. Interests in Saint Lucia and the south-eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official sources for updates.