6:00 PM Weather Report

Forecasters: Hyacinthia Camille & Venantius Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

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

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 32°C or 90°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the  south at 9 mph or 15 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.1 mm            At GFL Charles: nil.              

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 23.9 mm         At GFL Charles: 21.9 mm.       

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am                              Sunset tomorrow: 6:06 pm.              

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be light and variable, becoming calm at times.

Weather: Fair 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: High at 11:36 pm…Low at 6:52 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at present …High at 12:43 am.

Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Inter-Tropical Convergent Zone (ITCZ) will cause a few scattered showers mainly over the central and southern portion of the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

An area of disturbed weather, located over the Central tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. A tropical depression is expected to form within the next two days. There is also a high chance of this system developing into a tropical storm within the next five days.

Another area of disturbed weather associated with a tropical wave is located over the Eastern Atlantic.  Environmental conditions appear conducive for development during the next few days, and a tropical depression could form next week while the system moves slowly westward. 

The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely monitor and provide updates on the progress of these systems.

12:00 noon Weather Report 12th September, 2020

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 12th September, 2020

Forecaster:Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

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

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the  west at 12 mph or 19 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.1 mm            At GFL Charles: nil         

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 23.9 mm         At GFL Charles: 21.9 mm        

Sunset today: 6:07 pm                                                   Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am    

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be light and variable, becoming calm at times.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy with a few showers. There is a chance of isolated thunderstorms this afternoon.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 12:51 pm…Low at 4:45 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 01:58 pm…Low at 6:12 pm

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves and swells 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.5

      metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated afternoon thunderstorms.  

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

 Light winds and moisture over the Eastern Caribbean region will cause a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

An area of disturbed weather, located over the Eastern tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. A tropical depression is expected to form within the next two days. There is also a high chance of this system developing into a tropical storm within the next five days.

Another area of disturbed weather associated with a tropical wave is located over the far Eastern Atlantic.  Environmental conditions appear conducive for development during the next few days, and a tropical depression could form next week while the system moves slowly westward. 

The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely monitor and provide updates on the progress of these systems.

6:00 am weather report

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 12th September, 2020

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 24°C or 75°F.

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.1 mm.            

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 23.9 mm.            

Sunset today: 6:07 pm.                                                               Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.   

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be light and variable, becoming calm at times.

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 6:00 am…High at 12:51 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 7:27 am…High at 1:58 pm.

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

      metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy with a few scattered showers.  

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability over the Eastern Caribbean region will cause a few scattered showers over the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

…… Tropical Storm Paulette ……

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Paulette was located near

latitude 26.8 degrees north, longitude 56.1 degrees west or about 645 miles or 1040 kilometers southeast of Bermuda. Paulette is moving toward the northwest near 16 mph or 26 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph or 110 km/h with higher gusts.

…… Tropical Storm Rene……

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Rene was located over the central

tropical Atlantic near latitude 22.5 degrees north and longitude 43.5 degrees

west. Rene is moving toward the northwest near 14 mph or 22 km/h. Maximum

sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h.

…… Tropical Depression Nineteen……

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Depression Nineteen was located west southwest of Miami Florida near latitude 25.6 degrees north and longitude 80.7 degrees west. The depression is moving toward the west near 9 mph or 15 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h.

None of these three systems are expected to pose a direct threat to the Lesser Antilles.

A tropical wave located over the Eastern tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. A tropical depression is expected to form within the next two days. There is also a high chance of this system developing into a tropical storm within the next five days.

Another area of disturbed weather associated with a tropical wave is located in the far Eastern Atlantic.  Environmental conditions appear conducive for development during the next few days, and a tropical depression could form early next week while the system moves slowly westward. 

The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely monitor and provide updates on the progress of these systems.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

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

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 33°C or 91°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 23.8 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 21.9 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.                       Sunset tomorrow: 6:07 pm.      

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be light and variable, becoming calm at times.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy with a few showers tonight into tomorrow morning. There is a chance of isolated thunderstorms with scattered showers tomorrow afternoon.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 10:20 pm…Low at 6:00 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 11:27 pm…Low at 7:27 am.

Seas: Moderate with waves and northeasterly swells 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated afternoon thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability over the Eastern Caribbean region will cause a few scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

…… Tropical Storm Paulette ……

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Paulette was located near latitude 24.6 degrees north, longitude 53.7 degrees west or about 750 miles or 1205 kilometers northeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Paulette is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph or 100 km/h with higher gusts.

…… Tropical Storm Rene……

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Rene was located over the central tropical Atlantic near latitude 20.7 degrees north and longitude 41.1 degrees west. Rene is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph or 22 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 75 km/h.

…… Tropical Depression Nineteen……

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Depression Nineteen was located over the northern Bahamas near latitude 25.4 degrees north and longitude 79.0 degrees west. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph or 13 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h.

None of these three systems are expected to pose a direct threat to the Lesser Antilles.

A tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. A tropical depression is expected to form within the next two days. There is also a high chance of this system developing into a tropical storm within the next five days.

Another area of disturbed weather associated with a tropical wave has just moved off the west coast of Africa.  Environmental conditions appear conducive for development during the next few days, and a tropical depression could form over the far eastern tropical Atlantic early next week while the system moves slowly westward. 

The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely monitor and provide updates on the progress of these systems.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Forecasters: Hyacinthia Camille & Venantius Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Airport is fair with showers nearby.

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

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the west at 12 mph or 19 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil        At GFL Airport: nil

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 23.8 mm    At GFL Airport: 21.9 mm.  

Sunset today: 6:07 pm                     Sunset tomorrow: 5:52 am           

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the south at 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers. There is a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms this afternoon.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at present… Low at 3:24 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 12:53 pm… Low at 4:51 pm.

Seas: Moderate with waves and northeasterly swells 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies with scattered showers and a chance of isolated afternoon thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability over the northern and extreme southern portions of the Lesser Antilles will cause a few scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over these islands during the next 24 hours.

…… Tropical Storm Paulette ……

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Paulette was located near latitude 23.6 degrees north, longitude 52.2 degrees west or about 1225 kilometers northeast of the Leeward Islands. Paulette is moving toward the northwest near 10 mph or 17 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph or 100 km/h with higher gusts.

…… Tropical Storm Rene……

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Rene was located over the central tropical Atlantic near latitude 20.3 degrees north and longitude 39.9 degrees west. Rene is moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 75 km/h.

Neither of these two systems are expected to pose a direct threat to the Lesser Antilles.

A tropical wave located over the far eastern tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. A tropical depression is expected to form within the next few days. There is a high chance of this system developing into a tropical storm within the next five days.

Another large area of disturbed weather associated with a tropical wave is beginning to move off the west coast of Africa.  Environmental conditions appear conducive for development during the next few days, and a tropical depression could form over the far eastern tropical Atlantic early next week while the system moves slowly westward. 

The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely monitor and provide updates on the progress of these system.

6:00 am Weather Report

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 24°C or 75°F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 23°C or 73°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil                 

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 23.8 mm             

Sunset today: 6:07 pm                     Sunset tomorrow: 5:52 am           

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be variable near 6 mph or 9 km/h becoming calm at times.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers. There is a chance of isolated thunderstorms this afternoon.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 11:46 am… Low at 3:24 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 12:53 pm… Low at 4:51 pm

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northeasterly 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 locally rough seas particularly along the east coast.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies with scattered showers and a chance of isolated afternoon thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Sea swells generated by Tropical storm Paulette will cause locally rough seas across the region.

…… Tropical Storm Paulette ……

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Paulette was located near

latitude 23.1 degrees north, longitude 51.7 degrees west or about 1305 kilometers east-northeast of the Northern Leeward Islands. Paulette is moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph or 15 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph or 100 km/h with higher gusts.

…… Tropical Storm Rene……

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Rene was located over the central

tropical Atlantic near latitude 19.7 degrees north and longitude 38.5 degrees

west. Rene is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph or 17 km/h. Maximum

sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h.

Neither of these two systems are expected to pose a direct threat to the Lesser Antilles.

A tropical wave located over the far eastern tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 14 mph or 22 km/h. A tropical depression is expected to form within the next few days. There is a high chance of this system developing into a tropical storm within the next five days.

The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely monitor and provide updates on the progress of these system.

6:00 pm Weather Report 10th September, 2020

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 10th September, 2020

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

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

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 32°C or 90°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the northeast at 8 mph or 13 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil.            At GFL Charles Airport: 0.3 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 23.8 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 21.9 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am             Sunset tomorrow: 6:07 pm.      

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and southeast near 12 mph or 19 km/h becoming calm at times.

Weather: Fair skies occasionally becoming cloudy with a few showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 9:05 pm…Low at 4:54 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  High at 10:12 pm…Low at 6:21 am.

Seas: Tonight slight to moderate with waves 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.5 meters.  Tomorrow, moderate to locally rough in 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 locally rough seas particularly along the east coast.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy at times with a few scattered showers and a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms over the Leeward Islands and Trinidad and Tobago. Over the Windward Islands, fair to partly cloudy with brief isolated showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability over the northern and extreme southern portions of the Lesser Antilles will cause a few scattered showers and possibly isolated thunder-storms over these islands during the next 24 hours.

…… Tropical Storm Paulette ……

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Paulette was located near latitude 22.1 degrees north, longitude 50.1 degrees west or about 885 miles or 1425 kilometers east-northeast of the Northern Leeward Islands. Paulette is moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph or 15 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph or 85 km/h with higher gusts.

…… Tropical Storm Rene……

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Rene was located over the central tropical Atlantic near latitude 18.9 degrees north and longitude 36.8 degrees west. Rene is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph or 19 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph or 85 km/h with higher gusts.

Neither of these two systems are expected to pose a direct threat to the Lesser Antilles.

A tropical wave located just off the west coast of Africa is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave has a high chance of tropical cyclone development during the next five days.

The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely monitor and provide updates on the progress of these systems.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

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 25°C or 77°F.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil.            At GFL Charles Airport: 0.3 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 23.8 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 21.9 mm.

Sunset today: 6:08 pm.                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.                   

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and southeast near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy with brief isolated showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 2:06 pm…High at 9:05 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  Low at 3:33 pm…High at 10:12 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally fair, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms over the Leeward Islands and Trinidad and Tobago. Over the Windward Islands, fair to partly cloudy with brief isolated showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability over the northern and extreme southern portions of the Lesser Antilles will cause a few scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over these islands during the next 24 hours.

…… Tropical Storm Paulette ……

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Paulette was located near latitude 21.5 degrees north, longitude 49.1 degrees west or about 935 miles or 1510 kilometers east-northeast of the Northern Leeward Islands. Paulette is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph or 17 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 50 mph or 85 km/h with higher gusts.

…… Tropical Storm Rene……

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Rene was located over the central tropical Atlantic near latitude 18.6 degrees north and longitude 35.8 degrees west. Rene is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph or 19 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph or 85 km/h with higher gusts.

Neither of these two systems are expected to pose a direct threat to the Lesser Antilles.

A tropical wave located just off the west coast of Africa is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave has a high chance of tropical cyclone development during the next five days.

The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely monitor and provide updates on the progress of these systems.

6:00 am Weather Report

Forecasters: Hyacinthia Camille/Venantius Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

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.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.1 mm    

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 23.8 mm   

Sunset today: 6:08 pm.   Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am                            

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-northeast near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Generally fair skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few brief showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 10:06 am… Low at 2:06 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 11:13 am… Low at 3:33 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Patches of low level cloud drifting along the wind flow will cause a few showers over the region during the next 24 hours.

…… Tropical Storm Paulette ……

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Paulette was located near latitude 20.9 degrees north, longitude 49.0 degrees west or about 935 miles or 1505 kilometers east-northeast of the Northern Leeward Islands. Paulette is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph or 17 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph or 95 km/h with higher gusts.

…… Tropical Storm Rene……

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Rene was located over the eastern tropical Atlantic near latitude 18.2 degrees north and longitude 34.8 degrees west. Rene is moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h with higher gusts.

Both of these systems are forecast to remain over the open Atlantic Ocean and are not expected to pose a direct threat to the Lesser Antilles.

A tropical wave is forecast to emerge off the west coast of Africa later today. This wave has a high chance of tropical cyclone development during the next five days. The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely monitor and provide updates on the progress of these systems.

6:00 pm Weather Report 09th September, 2020

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 09th September, 2020

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

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

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 32°C or 90°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the southeast at 13 mph or 20 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.1 mm     at GFL Charles airport: nil.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 23.8 mm    at GFL Charles airport: 21.6 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am                       Sunset tomorrow: 6:08 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-northeast near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Generally fair skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few brief showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 8:02 pm… Low at 3:36 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 9:09 pm… Low at 5:03 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Patches of low level cloud drifting along the wind flow will cause a few showers over the region during the next 24 hours.

…… Tropical Storm Paulette ……

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Paulette was located near latitude 20.5 degrees north, longitude 47.4 degrees west or about 1035 miles or 1665 kilometers east of the Northern Leeward Islands. Paulette is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph or 17 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph or 95 km/h with higher gusts.

…… Tropical Storm Rene……

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Rene was located over the eastern tropical Atlantic near latitude 18.0 degrees north and longitude 32.7 degrees west. Rene is moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h with higher gusts.

Both of these systems are forecast to remain over the open Atlantic Ocean and are not expected to pose a direct threat to the Lesser Antilles.

A tropical wave is forecast to emerge off the west coast of Africa tomorrow. This wave has a high chance of tropical cyclone development during the next five days.

The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely monitor and provide updates on the progress of these systems.