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12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 13^th September, 2024

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 33°C or 91°F.

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 72%.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.9 mm          At Hewanorra Airport: 7.7 mm

Total rainfall for the month of September thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 88.4 mm         At Hewanorra Airport: 76.5 mm

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

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy skies occasionally becoming cloudy with scattered moderate showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 1:13 pm…Low at 4:48 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 2:20 pm…Low at 6:15 pm.

Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the Leeward Islands, mostly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.  Elsewhere, partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with widely scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A surface trough is over the Leeward Islands.  This trough is drifting west-northwestward near 15 mph or 24 km/h and has a low chance of tropical cyclone development during the next seven days.  Increased periods of cloudiness, locally heavy showers and gusty winds are expected over the extreme northern portion of the region, during the forecast period.

Further south, the atmosphere is very moist and unstable. A few of cloudiness with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms can be expected across those islands during the forecast period.

At 11:00 am today, Tropical Depression Seven was upgraded to Tropical storm Gordon. Gordon is located near latitude 19.4 north, longitude 38.6 west and is moving towards the west-northwest near 14 mph or 22 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 55 km/h, with higher gusts. Slight strengthening is expected today before a weakening trend begins on Saturday.  This system poses no threat to our region at this time.

Date: 13^th September, 2024

Forecaster: Shemma Joseph

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy with showers nearby.

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

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 28°C or 82°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 83%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the southeast at 6 mph or 9 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.9 mm.   

Total rainfall for the month of September thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 87.9 mm.   

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

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times, with scattered light to moderate showers, and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 6:20 am… High at 1:13 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 7:47 am… High at 2:20 pm.

Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the Leeward Islands, mostly cloudy with scattered showers, which may be locally heavy and isolated thunderstorms.  Elsewhere, partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with widely scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moist and unstable conditions over the region will continue to cause some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the islands, during the next 24 hours.

An area of low pressure located less than one hundred miles east of the northern Leeward Islands has degenerated into a surface trough.  This system continues to drift west-northwestward near 15 mph or 24 km/h and has a low chance of tropical cyclone development during the next seven days.  Cloudiness, locally heavy showers and gusty winds are still a possibility over the extreme northern portion of the region, during the forecast period.

At 5:00 am today, Tropical Depression Seven was located near latitude 19.0 north, longitude 38.2 west. The depression is moving towards the west-northwest near 14 mph or 22 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h, with higher gusts. The depression could become a tropical storm later today, however, little change in strength is anticipated through the weekend.  This system poses no threat to our region at this time.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 12^th September, 2024

Forecaster: Glenn Antoine

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is 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.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 80%.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.9 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: 5.1 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 87.9 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: 73.8 mm.

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

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast and southeast near 14 mph or 22 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times, with scattered light to moderate showers, and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 10:29 pm…Low at 6:20 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 11:36 pm…Low at 7:47 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with widely scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions over the region will continue to cause some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the islands, during the next 24 hours.

An area of low pressure located a few hundred miles east of the Leeward Islands continues to drift slowly west-northwestward. This system has a low chance of tropical cyclone development during the next seven days.

At 5:00 pm today, Tropical Depression Seven was located near latitude 18.3 north, longitude 35.9 west. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph or 26 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h, with higher gusts. The depression could become a tropical storm later today or tonight and pose no threat to our region at this time.

Date: 12th September, 2024
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

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 31°C or 88°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 26°C or 79°F.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 81%.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the southeast at 15 mph or 24 km/h.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 0.5 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 0.6 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of September thus far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 87.5 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 68.8 mm.

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

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast and southeast near 14 mph or 22 km/h, becoming lighter at times.
Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 12:27 pm…Low at 3:11 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 01:34 pm…Low at 4:38 pm.
Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with widely scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
The atmosphere over our region remains sufficiently moist and unstable to cause some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the islands, during the next 24 hours.
Two areas of low pressure located a few hundred miles east of the Leeward Islands and over the western Tropical Atlantic, continues to drift slowly west-northwestward and westward, respectively. These systems have a low chance of tropical cyclone development during the next seven days.

At 11:00 am today, Tropical Depression Seven was located near latitude 17.8 north, longitude 34.6 west. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 17 mph or 28 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h, with higher gusts. The depression could become a tropical storm later today or tonight and pose no threat to our region at this time.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 12^th September, 2024

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

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

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 91%.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.5 mm    

Total rainfall for the month of September thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 87.0 mm

Sunset today: 6:07 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 southeast near 15 mph or 24 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at present… High at 12:27 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 6:43 am… High at 01:34 pm.

Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with widely scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The atmosphere over the region is sufficiently moist and unstable to produce some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles, during the next 24 hours.

Two areas of low pressure, located a few hundred miles east of the Leeward Islands and further east, continues to drift slowly west-northwestward. These systems have a low chance of tropical cyclone development during the next seven days.

Tropical Depression Seven is located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving toward the west-northwest near 17 mph or 28 km/h. The depression could become a tropical storm later today, Thursday and pose no threat to our region at this time.

Date: 11^th September, 2024

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

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.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 75%.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.5 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 0.5 mm.   

Total rainfall for the month of September thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 87.0 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 68.7 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 and east-southeast near 14 mph or 22 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times, with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 9:04 pm…Low at 5:16 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  High at 10:11 pm…Low at 6:43 am.

Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with widely scattered showers, and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability in the atmosphere over the region, will continue to produce some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles, during the next 24 hours.

An area of low pressure located a few hundred miles east of the Leeward Islands continues to drift slowly west-northwestward. This system has a low chance of tropical cyclone development during the next seven days.

A second area of low pressure located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving west-northwestward near 9 mph or 15 km/h. This system also has a low chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven days.

A third area of low pressure located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic has been upgraded to Tropical Depression Seven. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 18 mph or 30 km/h and could become a tropical storm tonight or on Thursday.

These three systems are expected to remain over the Atlantic Ocean during the next few days and do not pose a threat to our region at this time.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 11^th September, 2024

Forecaster: Glenn Antoine

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

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

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 68%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the southeast at 14 mph or 22 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.5 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: Trace.    

Total rainfall for the month of September thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 87.0 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 68.0 mm.

Sunset today: 6:07 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-southeast near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies, with a few brief showers and a chance of

         isolated thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 1:36 pm…High at 09:04 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 3:03 pm…High at 10:11 pm.

Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with widely scattered showers, and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability in the atmosphere over the region, will produce some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the islands, during the next 24 hours.

An area of low pressure is located a few hundred miles east of the Leeward islands. This system has a low chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven days.

A second area of low pressure located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 9 mph or 15 km/h. This system has a low chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven days.

A third area of low pressure located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. Environmental conditions appear favorable for gradual development and this system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 48 hours.

Date: 11th September, 2024
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 28°C or 82°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 26°C or 79°F.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 88%.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 12 mph or 19 km/h.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 1.0 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of September thus far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 84.5 mm.

Sunset today: 6:07 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 east-southeast near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.
Weather: Fair to occasionally cloudy skies, with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 10:48 am…Low at 1:36 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 11:55 am…Low at 3:03 pm.
Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with widely scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moisture and instability in the atmosphere over the region, will produce some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the islands, during the next 24 hours.
An area of low-pressure located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 9 mph or 15 km/h. This system has a low chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven days.
Another area of low pressure located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. Environmental conditions appear favorable for gradual development and this system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven days.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 10^th September, 2024

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

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.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 77%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 10 mph or 17 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 September thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 83.5 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 68.2 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 and east-southeast near 13 mph or 20 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.

Weather: Fair skies becoming cloudy at times, with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 7:53 pm… Low at 3:51 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 9:00 pm… Low at 5:18 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair skies becoming cloudy at times, with widely scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with a weak tropical wave, will produce some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles, during the next 24 hours.

An area of low-pressure located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 8 mph or 13 km/h. This system has a low chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven days.

A second tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave is expected to merge with an area of low-pressure located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic and has a high chance of tropical cyclone development during the next seven days.

Date: 10^th September, 2024

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 32°C or 90°F.

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 71%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 14 mph or 22 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 25.6 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 31.0 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 83.5 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 68.2 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-southeast near 13 mph or 20 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.

Weather: Fair skies becoming cloudy at times, with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 12:48 pm…High at 7:53 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 2:15 pm…High at 9:00 pm.

Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair skies becoming cloudy at times, with widely scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with a weak tropical wave, will produce some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles, during the next 24 hours.

An area of low-pressure located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 10 mph or 17 km/h. This system has a medium chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven days.

A second tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave is expected to merge with an area of low-pressure located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic and has a high chance of tropical cyclone development during the next seven days.