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Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.

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 at 17 mph or 28 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 8.7 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 9.0 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 46.7 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 50.4 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 between the east-northeast and east near 18 mph or 30 km/h.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy 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 present…High at 11:14 pm…Low at 6:17 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 6:06 pm…High at 12:21 am…Low at 7:44 am.

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 showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure System will cause generally fair conditions over the Eastern Caribbean region during the next 24 hours.

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Tropical Storm Elsa was located near latitude 17.5 degrees north, longitude 73.9 degrees west or about 130 miles or 210 kilometres southwest of Port Au Prince, Haiti. Elsa is moving toward the west-northwest near 28 mph or 46 km/h and is expected to affect portions of the Greater Antilles and the eastern United States during the next five days.

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

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the tropical Atlantic during the next five 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.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy.

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

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

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 41.2 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 48.8 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 46.7 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 50.3 mm.

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

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies, becoming 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: Low at 4:36 pm… High at 11:14 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 12:39 pm… Low at 6:06 pm.

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 6 feet or 0.9 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Patches of low level cloud drifting along an easterly wind flow will cause a few scattered showers over the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Elsa was located near latitude 17.0 degrees north, longitude 71.6 degrees west or about 350 miles or 560 km east of Kingston Jamaica. Elsa is moving toward the west-northwest near 29 mph or 46 km/h. 

Maximum sustained winds are now near 70 mph or 110 km/h, with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast tonight, but gradual weakening is forecast on Sunday and Monday.

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

Tropical cyclone development is not expected over the tropical Atlantic during the next five 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.

8:00 am                                                                                          02^nd July, 2021

A HURRICANE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR SAINT LUCIA

Tropical Storm Elsa has been upgraded to Hurricane Elsa as of 7:45 am this morning.

Saint Lucia is currently experiencing the effects from the outer bands of Hurricane Elsa.

At 7:45 am today the center of Hurricane Elsa was located near latitude 12.9 degrees north, longitude 59.8 degrees west or about 111 miles or 178 kilometers east-southeast of Saint Lucia.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 75 mph or 120 km/h, with higher gusts.  Some strengthening is forecast during the next 12 to 24 hours followed by little change in strength. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles or 220 kilometers mainly to the north of the center.

Hurricane Elsa is moving towards the west-northwest near 28 mph or 44 km/h and this motion is expected to continue during the next couple of days. On the forecast track, the system will pass near Saint Lucia or over the Windward Islands later today, move into the Caribbean Sea late today and tonight.

Elsa is expected to produce rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches or 76 to 152 mm with maximum totals of 10 inches or 254 mm across the Windward Islands and southern Leeward Islands. This increases the potential for landslides and/or flash flooding.  Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to take necessary precautions.

Hurricane warnings has been issued for the Barbados and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. A tropical storm warning remains in effect for Martinique. Tropical storm watches are in effect for Grenada and its dependencies.

Swells generated by Elsa will  affect the Windward Islands today.  Small craft around Saint Lucia are strongly advised to remain in port.  Residents are also advised to stay away from the beaches.

The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely monitor the progress of this system and the next advisory will be issued at 11:00 am.

Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Forecaster

Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair 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 northeast at 26 mph or 43 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: trace.

Total rainfall for the month of July:

At Hewanorra Airport: trace. 

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

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the northeast and south near 50 mph or 80 km/h, with occasional gusts. Wind speeds are expected to gradually decrease as Tropical Storm Elsa moves away from the island.

Weather: Cloudy to overcast skies, with periods of rain, moderate to heavy showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds. An improvement in conditions is expected late tonight as Elsa moves away from the island.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to take all necessary precautions.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 10:06 am… Low at 3:55 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 11:13 am… Low at 5:22 pm.

Seas: Rough with waves and swells 9 to 13 feet or 2.7 to 4.0 metres.

Small craft operators are strongly advised to remain in port. Residents are also advised not to venture near beaches or coastal areas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the southern Leeward Islands and areas further south it will be cloudy to overcast at times with periods of rain, moderate to heavy showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds. Elsewhere partly cloudy and hazy becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Tropical Storm Elsa will begin to affect the islands in a couple of hours. A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR SAINT LUCIA.

…ELSA STRENGTHENS A LITTLE AND IS VERY NEAR THE LESSER ANTILLES…

At 5:00 am today the centre of Tropical Storm Elsa was located near latitude 12.7 degrees north, longitude 58.6 degrees west or about 185 miles or 297 kilometres east-southeast of Saint Lucia.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph or 95 km/h, with higher gusts.  Some strengthening is forecast during the next 12 to 24 hours followed by little change in strength.

Tropical Storm Elsa is moving towards the west near 28 mph or 44 km/h and this motion is expected to continue during the next couple of days. On the forecast track, the system will pass near Saint Lucia or over the Windward Islands later today, move into the eastern Caribbean Sea late today and tonight.

A tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

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.

 

 

 

TROPICAL STORM ELSA

5:00 am                                                                                                               02^nd July, 2021

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR SAINT LUCIA

Saint Lucia expected to being experiencing tropical storm conditions this morning.

At 5:00 am today the center of Tropical Storm Elsa was located near latitude 12.7 degrees north, longitude 58.6 degrees west or about 185 miles or 297 kilometers east-southeast of Saint Lucia.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph or 95 km/h, with higher gusts.  Some strengthening is forecast during the next 12 to 24 hours followed by little change in strength. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles or 220 kilometers mainly to the north of the center.

Tropical Storm Elsa is moving towards the west northwest near 28 mph or 44 km/h and this motion is expected to continue during the next couple of days. On the forecast track, the system will pass near Saint Lucia or over the Windward Islands later today, move into the Caribbean Sea late today and tonight.

Elsa is expected to produce rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches or 76 to 152 mm with maximum totals of 10 inches or 254 mm across the Windward Islands and southern Leeward Islands. This increases the potential for landslides and/or flash flooding.  Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to take necessary precautions.

Tropical Storm warnings remain in effect for Martinique, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Barbados.  Tropical storm watches are in effect for Grenada and its dependencies.

Swells generated by Elsa will  affect the Windward Islands today.  Small craft around Saint Lucia are strongly advised to remain in port.  Residents are also advised to stay away from the beaches.

The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely monitor the progress of this system and the next advisory will be issued at 8:00 am.

Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Forecaster

Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

11:00 pm                                                                                                               01^st July, 2021

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR SAINT LUCIA

Saint Lucia is expected to begin experiencing tropical storm conditions within the next 12 hours.

At 11:00 pm today the center of Tropical Storm Elsa was located near latitude 11.8 degrees north, longitude 55.9 degrees west or about 375 miles or 604 kilometers east-southeast of Saint Lucia.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph or 85 km/h, with higher gusts.  Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours. Tropical-storm-force winds now extend outward up to 140 miles or 220 kilometers mainly to the north of the center.

Tropical Storm Elsa is moving towards the west northwest near 26 mph or 43 km/h. An increase in forward speed is expected over the next 24 to 36 hours. On the forecast track, the system will pass near Saint Lucia or over the Windward Islands on Friday and move into the Caribbean Sea late Friday.

Elsa is expected to produce rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches or 76 to 152 mm with maximum totals of 10 inches or 254 mm across the Windward Islands on Friday. This increases the potential for landslides and/or flash flooding.  Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to take necessary precautions.

Tropical Storm warnings remain in effect for Martinique, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Barbados.  Tropical storm watches are in effect for Grenada and its dependencies.

Swells generated by Elsa will be affecting the Windward Islands tomorrow.  Small craft around Saint Lucia are strongly advised to remain in port.  Residents are also advised to stay away from the beaches.

The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely monitor the progress of this system and the next advisory will be issued at 2:00 am.

Vigil Saltibus

Meteorologist I

Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

ADVISORY NUMBER 7

TROPICAL STORM ELSA

8:00 pm                                                                                   01^st July, 2021

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR SAINT LUCIA

Saint Lucia expected to begin experiencing tropical storm conditions within the next 12 hours.

At 8:00 pm today the center of Tropical Storm Elsa was located near latitude 11.4 degrees north, longitude 54.7 degrees west or about 461 miles or 741 kilometers east-southeast of Saint Lucia.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h, with higher gusts.  Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles or 150 kilometers mainly to the north of the center.

Tropical Storm Elsa is moving towards the west northwest near 28 mph or 44 km/h. An increase in forward speed is expected over the next 24 to 36 hours. On the forecast track, the system will pass near Saint Lucia or over the Windward Islands on Friday and move into the Caribbean Sea late Friday.

Elsa is expected to produce rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches or 76 to 152 mm with maximum totals of 10 inches or 254 mm across the Windward Islands on Friday. This increases the potential for landslides and/or flash flooding.  Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to take necessary precautions.

Tropical Storm warnings remains in effect for Martinique, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Barbados.  Tropical storm watches are in effect for Grenada and its dependencies.

Swells generated by Elsa will be affecting the Windward Islands tomorrow.  Small craft around Saint Lucia are strongly advised to remain in port.  Residents are also advised to stay away from the beaches.

The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely monitor the progress of this system and the next advisory will be issued at 11:00 pm.

Vigil Saltibus

Meteorologist I

Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

6:00 PM Weather Report

Date: 01^st July, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles is partly cloudy and hazy.

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

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeasterly at 22 mph or 35 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.0 mm           At GFL Charles: 5.0 mm

Total rainfall for the month of June:

At Hewanorra Airport: 74.5 mm          At GFL Charles: 169.7 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 between the east and northeast near 22 mph or

35 km/h, with a few gusts gradually becoming southerly by afternoon. The winds speeds are expected to gradually increase as the center of Tropical Storm Elsa gets closer to the islands.

Weather: Today, partly cloudy and hazy skies, with a few showers at first becoming increasingly cloudy to overcast with scattered moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms from late tonight.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised

to take necessary precautions.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 09:45 pm…Low at 4:07 pm… High at 10:06 am

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 10:52 pm…Low at 5:34 pm… High at 11:13 am

Seas: Moderate to locally rough 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to 2.1 meters, becoming rough with 9 to 13 feet or 2.7 to 4.0 meters in northeasterly swells from tomorrow.

Small craft are strongly advised to remain in port. Residents are also advised to stay away from the beaches.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies and hazy with scattered showers. From late tonight, over the southern Windward Islands, showers, most of which will be heavy, with gusty winds and thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Tropical Storm Elsa will begin to affect the islands from early Friday morning.

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR SAINT LUCIA.

At 5:00 pm today the centre of Tropical Storm Elsa was located near latitude 11.2 N degrees north, longitude 53.8 degrees west or about 585 miles or 942 kilometres east-southeast of Saint Lucia.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h, with higher gusts.  Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours.

Tropical Storm Elsa is moving towards the west near 29 mph or 46 km/h. An even faster motion to the west-northwest is expected over the next 24 to 36 hours. On the forecast track, the system will pass near Saint Lucia on Friday and move into the eastern Caribbean Sea late Friday.

A tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

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.

ADVISORY NUMBER 6

TROPICAL STORM ELSA

5:00 pm                                                                                       01^st July, 2021

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR SAINT LUCIA

Saint Lucia expected to begin experiencing tropical storm conditions within the next 12 hours.

At 5:00 pm today the center of Tropical Storm Elsa was located near latitude 11.2 degrees north, longitude 53.8 degrees west or about 585 miles or 942 kilometers east-southeast of Saint Lucia.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h, with higher gusts.  Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles or 150 kilometers from the center.

Tropical Storm Elsa is moving towards the west northwest near 29 mph or 46 km/h. An increase in forward speed is expected over the next 24 to 36 hours. On the forecast track, the system will pass near Saint Lucia or over the Windward Islands on Friday and move into the Caribbean Sea late Friday.

Elsa is expected to produce rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches or 76 to 152 mm with maximum totals of 10 inches or 254 mm across the Windward Islands on Friday.

Tropical Storm warnings remains in effect for Martinique, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Barbados.  Tropical storm watches are in effect for Grenada and its dependencies.

The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely monitor the progress of this system and the next advisory will be issued at 8:00 pm.

Vigil Saltibus

Meteorologist I

Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 01^st July, 2021

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is  partly cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles is Cloudy and hazy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 30°C or 86°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 26 mph or 43 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.0 mm           At GFL Charles:9.0 mm

Total rainfall for the month of June:

At Hewanorra Airport: 74.5 mm          At GFL Charles: 169.7 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 east and east-southeast near 22 mph or 35 km/h, with a few gusts. The winds speeds are expected to gradually increase as the center of Tropical Storm Elsa gets closer to the islands.

Weather: Today, partly cloudy and hazy skies, with a few showers. From late tonight, showers, most of which will be heavy, and thunderstorms.

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 3:10 pm… High at 09:45 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 4:37 pm… High at 10:52 pm

Seas: Locally rough with waves 6 to 8 feet or 1.8 to 2.4 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy skies and hazy with scattered showers. From late tonight, over the southern Windward Islands, showers, most of which will be heavy, with gusty winds and thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Tropical Storm Elsa will begin to affect the islands from early Friday morning.

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR SAINT LUCIA.

… TROPICAL STORM ELSA STRENGTHENS A LITTLE…

At 11:00 am today the center of Tropical Storm Elsa was located near latitude 10.1 N degrees north, longitude 51.4 degrees west or about 700 miles or 1130 kilometers east-southeast of Saint Lucia.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h, with higher gusts.  Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours.

Tropical Storm Elsa is moving towards the west near 28 mph or 44 km/h. An even faster motion to the west-northwest is expected over the next 24 to 36 hours. On the forecast track, the system will pass near Saint Lucia on Friday and move into the eastern Caribbean Sea late Friday.

A tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

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.