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Date: 25^th May, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is 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.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at 16 mph or 26 km/h.

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of May so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 32.6 mm.     At GFL Charles Airport: 34.7 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:35 am.                      Sunset tomorrow: 6:27 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

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: Low at 8:15 pm… High at 2:47 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:42 pm… High at 3:54 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few light showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and generally settled conditions around the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next 24 hours.

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

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

12:00 noon Weather Report
Date: 25th May, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

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.
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: trace. At GFL Charles Airport: nil.
Total rainfall for the month of May so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 32.6 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 34.7 mm.

Sunset today: 6:26 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:35 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near
20 mph or 31 km/h.
Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few brief showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to exercise
caution due to poor air quality.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 3:42 pm… Low at 8:15 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 4:49 pm… Low at 9:42 pm.
Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northeasterly to easterly
swells 4 to 7 feet or 1.2 to 2.1 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few scattered showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY
The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and generally fair to partly cloudy conditions around the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next 24 hours.

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

Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air
quality across our region, during the next couple of days.

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

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 25^th May, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 27°C or 8°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 at 15 mph or 24 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 May so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 32.6 mm.  

Sunset today: 6:26 pm.     Sunrise tomorrow: 5:35 am.   

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy skies with a few brief showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to exercise caution 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 08:54 am… High at 03:42 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:21 am… High at 04:49 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northeasterly swells 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 and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy and hazy skies with a few showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and settled conditions around the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next 24 hours.

Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality across our region, during the next couple of days.

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

6:00 PM Weather Report

Date: 24^th  May, 2021

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair and hazy.

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

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at 17 mph or

28 km/h.

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of May so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 32.6 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 34.7 mm.     

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:35 am.         Sunset tomorrow: 6:26 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

20 mph or 31 km/h.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy skies with a few brief showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to exercise

caution 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 7:34 pm… High at 2:04 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:01 pm… High at 3:11 am.

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 and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy and hazy skies, with a few isolated showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk

easterly winds and settled conditions around the Eastern Caribbean region,

during the next 24 hours.

Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air

quality across our region, during the next couple of days.

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

due to reduced activity over the past few weeks. However, interests in Saint

Lucia and the south-eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring

official sources for updates.

Date: 24^th  May, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy and hazy.

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

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at 18 mph or

30 km/h.

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of May so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 32.6 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 34.7 mm.     

Sunset today: 6:26 pm.                    Sunrise tomorrow: 5:35 am.             

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy skies with a few brief showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to exercise caution due to poor air quality.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 2:47 pm… Low at 7:34 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 3:54 pm… Low at 9:01 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 above normal seas and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy and hazy skies, with a few isolated showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and settled conditions around the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next 24 hours.

Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality across our region, during the next couple of days.

The alert level at the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains at Orange due to reduced activity over the past few weeks. However, interests in Saint Lucia and the south-eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official sources for updates.

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 24th May, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

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 east at 20 mph or 31 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 May so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 32.6 mm.

Sunset today: 6:26 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:35 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near
20 mph or 31 km/h.
Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few brief showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to exercise
caution 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 8:02 am… High at 1:24 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 9:29 am… High at 2:47 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 and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few brief showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY
The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and maintain fair to partly cloudy skies around the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next 24 hours.

Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air
quality across our region, during the next couple of days.

The alert level at the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains at Orange due to reduced activity over the past few weeks. However, 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 and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

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

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

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

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of May so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 32.6 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 34.7 mm.     

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:35 am.         Sunset tomorrow: 6:26 pm.                               

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east-northeast near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy skies, with a few brief showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to exercise caution 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 6:53 pm… High at 1:24 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:20 pm… High at 2:31 am.

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 brisk winds, above normal seas and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

WEATHER SUMMARY

The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and maintain fair to partly cloudy skies around the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next 24 hours.

Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality across our region, during the next couple of days.

The alert level at the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains at Orange due to reduced activity over the past few weeks. However, interests in Saint Lucia and the south-eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official sources for updates.

12:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 23^rd May, 2021

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.

Present weather at GFL charles Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 13°C or 88°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 20 mph or 31 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: trace.    At GFL Charles airport: Trace   

Total rainfall for the month of May so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 32.6 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 34.7 mm      

Sunset today: 6:26 pm.         Sunrise tomorrow: 5:35 am.                        

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between east-northeast and east near 21 mph or

33 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy, with a few brief showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to exercise

caution due to poor air quality.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 1:48 pm…Low at 6:53 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 2:55 pm…Low at 8:20 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

brisk winds, above normal seas and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy and hazy, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few scattered showers over the southern Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere, partly cloudy and hazy with a few brief showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

A weak tropical wave in the vicinity of the south Eastern Caribbean, will cause occasional cloudiness with some scattered showers over that area, during the next 24 hours. An upper level jet stream over the northern portion of the region, will cause partly cloudy conditions with a few showers over those islands, during the forecast period. 

The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk

easterly winds and above normal seas around the Eastern Caribbean, during the next couple of days.

Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality across our region, during the next few days.

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

due to reduced activity over the past few weeks. However, interests in Saint

Lucia and the south-eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring

official sources for updates.

Date: 23^rd May, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

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 20 mph or 31 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 May so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 32.6 mm.            

Sunset today: 6:26 pm.         Sunrise tomorrow: 5:35 am.                        

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between east-northeast and east near 21 mph or 33 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Fair and hazy, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to exercise caution 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 7:09 am…High at 1:48 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:36 am…High at 2:55 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 brisk winds, above normal seas and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy and hazy, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few scattered showers over the southern Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere, partly cloudy and hazy with a few brief showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

A weak tropical wave in the vicinity of the south Eastern Caribbean, will cause occasional cloudiness with some scattered showers over that area, during the next 24 hours. An upper level jet stream over the northern portion of the region, will cause partly cloudy conditions with a few showers over those islands, during the forecast period. 

The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and above normal seas around the Eastern Caribbean, during the next couple of days.

Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality across our region, during the next few days.

The alert level at the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains at Orange due to reduced activity over the past few weeks. However, interests in Saint Lucia and the south-eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official sources for updates.

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

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 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 20 mph or 31 km/h.

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of May so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 32.6 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 34.7 mm.    

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:35 am.                      Sunset tomorrow: 6:26 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between east-northeast and east near 21 mph or 33 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy, occasionally becoming cloudy with some scattered showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to exercise caution 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 6:12 pm…High at 12:46 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 7:39 pm…High at 01:53 am.

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 brisk winds, above normal seas and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy and hazy, occasionally becoming cloudy with some scattered showers over the central Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere, partly cloudy and hazy with a few brief showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

A weak tropical wave moving westward near 23 mph or 37 km/h, will cause occasional cloudiness with some scattered showers over the southern portion of the region during the next 24 hours. An upper level jet stream over the northern portion of the region, will cause partly cloudy conditions with a few showers over that area during the forecast period. 

The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and above normal seas around the Eastern Caribbean during the next couple of days.

Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality across our region during the next few days.

The alert level at the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains at Orange due to reduced activity over the past few weeks. However, interests in Saint Lucia and the south-eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official sources for updates.

…For information… The first cyclone for the year 2021 formed over the north Atlantic today. Subtropical Storm Ana formed about 200 miles or 320 kilometres northeast of Bermuda and is expected to remain over the open ocean and dissipate by Monday. Elsewhere, tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 5 days.