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Date: 31^st August, 2020

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is Partly cloudy.

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 25°C or 77°F.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport:  5.7 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 14.8 mm.   

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 142.5 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 207.1 mm.

Sunset today: 6:15 pm          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with a few scattered showers and a slight 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 3:21 pm… Low at 8:11 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 4:28 pm… Low at 9:38 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern Windward Islands. Further north, occasionally cloudy skies with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability in the lower atmosphere over the southern portion of the region, will continue to cause occasional cloudy periods, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the area today. Over the Leeward Islands, a surface trough is expected to bring an increase in cloudiness and shower activity over the islands during the next 24 hours.

A tropical wave located over the Central Tropical Atlantic is slowly moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This wave is expected to affect our region from late Tuesday into Wednesday.

Another tropical wave located over the Eastern Tropical Atlantic is also moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. Some slow development of this system is possible and there is a low chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 5 days.

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

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is Partly cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 27°C or 81°F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 25°C or 77°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 10 mph or 17 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport:   11.0 mm.          

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 142.5 mm.     

Sunset today: 6:15 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 13 mph or 20 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies occasionally becoming cloudy 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 08:52 am… High at 3:21 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:19 am… High at 4:28 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies occasionally becoming cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern Windward Islands.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A weak trough system is expected to cause occasional cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region during the next 24 hours.

A tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic is slowly moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This wave is expected to affect our region from late Tuesday into Wednesday.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic is also moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. Some slow development of this system is possible and there is a low chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 5 days.

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

Forecasters: Hyacinthia Camille & Venantius Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is Partly 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 minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 31°C or 77°F.

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 2:00 pm today:

At Hewanorra Airport:   25.4 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 52.9 mm    

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 140.5 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 194.7 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.        Sunset tomorrow: 6:15 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 15 mph or 24 km/h, becoming lighter at   times.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies occasionally becoming cloudy with some scattered    showers and isolated thunderstorms.       

Persons living in areas prone to flooding and landslides should take the necessary precautions.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 7:22 pm… High at 2:15 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:49 pm… High at 3:22 am.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and 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 marginally safe seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies occasionally becoming cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Lingering moisture and instability in the wake of a tropical wave will continue to produce cloudiness, showers and thunderstorm activity over the Eastern Caribbean region. 

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

 Another tropical wave located over the Eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. Further development is expected to be slow to occur as the system moves slowly west, and there is a low chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 5 days.

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

12:00 Pm Weather Report

Date: 30^th August, 2020

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with light rain.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy

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

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 25°C or 77°F.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport:   21.8 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 50.5 mm    

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 136.8 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 192.3 mm

Sunset today: 6:16 pm.           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 17 mph or 28 km/h. becoming lighter at   times.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with some scattered showers, and a chance    

          of isolated thunderstorms.       

         An improvement in weather conditions is expected later today, as the

         wave gradually moves away from the lesser Antilles.                       

Persons living in areas prone to flooding and landslides should take the necessary precautions.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 2:50 pm… Low at 7:22 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 3:57 pm… Low at 8:49 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and 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.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A strong tropical wave will continue to produce cloudiness, showers and thunderstorm activity over the Eastern Caribbean region. Some gradual development of this system is possible, while it moves westward away from the Lesser Antilles during the next few days.

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

Another tropical wave located over the Eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. Some development of this system is possible by early next week, while the system moves over the Tropical Atlantic.

A fourth tropical wave located over the far Eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving slowly westward near 6 mph or 9 km/h.

Date: 30^th August, 2020

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with light showers.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 27°C or 81°F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 25°C or 77°F.

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

28 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport:   18.0 mm.      

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 131.5 mm.     

Sunset today: 6:16 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 near 20 mph or 31 km/h, with gusts near showers.

Weather: Generally cloudy skies with scattered showers, some of which maybe heavy in some locations and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

Persons living in areas prone to flooding and landslides should take the necessary precautions.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 8:14 am… High at 2:50 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:41 am… High at 3:57 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and 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.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy to overcast skies with moderate to heavy showers, periods of rain, gusty winds and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A strong tropical wave is producing showers, periods of rain, gusty winds and isolated thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region. Some gradual development of this system is possible, while it moves westward over the Lesser Antilles during the next few days.

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

Another tropical wave located over the Eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. Some development of this system is possible by early next week, while the system moves over the Tropical Atlantic.

A fourth tropical wave located over the far Eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving slowly westward near 6 mph or 9 km/h.

6:00 pm Weather Report
Date: 29th August, 2020
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers and thunderstorms.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy with thunderstorms and showers nearby.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 26°C or 79°F.
Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 32°C or 90°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east northeast at 13 mph or
20 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 1.6 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 1.2 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of August so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 115.1 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 141.8 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am. Sunset tomorrow: 6:16 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the northeast and east near 22 mph or
35 km/h, with gusts near showers.
Weather: Cloudy to overcast with some moderate to heavy showers, periods of
rain, gusty winds and isolated thunderstorms.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 6:27 pm… High at 1:26 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 7:54 pm… High at 2:33 am.
Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and swells 5 to 8 feet or
1.5 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
Generally cloudy skies with some moderate to heavy showers, periods of rain, gusty winds and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A strong tropical wave is expected to produce moderate to heavy showers, periods of rain, gusty winds and isolated thunderstorms across portions of the Eastern Caribbean region during the forecast period. This system has a low chance of development during the next 5 days.

A second tropical wave located over the Central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 21 mph or 33 km/h.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 6 mph or 9 km/h. This system has a medium chance of development during the next 5 days.

Forecasters: Hyacinthia Camille & Venantius Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with light showers.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is 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.41 km/h.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the northeast at 25 mph or

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.5 mm         At GFL Charles Airport:     2.6 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 115.0 mm      At GFL Charles Airport: 141.8 mm.      

Sunset today: 6:17 pm.                                               Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.           

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Cloudy and hazy with occasional showers at first, becoming overcast with some moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms from tonight into tomorrow.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 2:14 pm… Low at 6:27 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 3:21 pm… Low at 7:54 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and easterly 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.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy and hazy with occasional showers at first, becoming overcast with some moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms from tonight into tomorrow.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate north-easterly to easterly winds across the Eastern Caribbean during the next 24hours.

Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in air quality and visibility over our region during the forecast period.

A strong tropical wave is expected to produce gusty winds, locally heavy rainfall and isolated thunderstorms across portions of the Windward and Leeward Islands from tonight into tomorrow.

A second tropical wave located over the Central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h.
Another tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 9 mph or 15 km/h. This system has a medium chance of development during the next five days.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 29^th August, 2020

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

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

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 27°C or 81°F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 27C or 81°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 am today:

At Hewanorra Airport: nil.    

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 113.5 mm.      

Sunset today: 6:17 pm.                                               Sunrise tomorrow: 5:32 am.           

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

33 km/h.

Weather: Fair and hazy, occasionally becoming cloudy with widely scattered showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 7:29 am…High at 2:14 pm…

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:56 am…High at 3:21 pm…

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and easterly 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.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair and hazy, occasionally becoming cloudy with widely scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate north-easterly to easterly winds across the Eastern Caribbean during the next 24

hours.

Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in air quality and visibility over our region during the forecast period.

A strong tropical wave located about 570 miles or 917 kilometres east of the Windward Islands is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This system has a

low chance of development during the next five days and is expected to affect portions of the Windward and Leeward Islands on Sunday.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h. This system has a medium chance of development during the next five days.

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.

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 east-northeast at 18 mph or 30 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: trace.         At GFL Charles Airport: 1.7 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 113.5 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 140.6 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.                               Sunset tomorrow: 6:17 pm.            

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the northeast and east near 21 mph or 33 km/h.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy 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 present…High at 12:27 am…Low at 7:29 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 6:51 pm…High at 1:34 am…Low at 8:56 am.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and easterly 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.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate north-easterly to easterly winds across the Eastern Caribbean during the next 24 hours.

Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in air quality and visibility over our region during the forecast period.

A strong tropical wave located about 780 miles or 1255 kilometres east of the Windward Islands is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This system has a low chance of development during the next five days and is expected to begin affecting the Windward Islands from late Saturday.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h. This system has a medium chance of development during the next five days.

12:00 noon Weather Report
Date: 28th August, 2020
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 32°C or 90°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 28°C or 82°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 22 mph or 35 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: trace. At GFL Charles Airport: 0.3 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of August so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 113.5 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 139.2 mm.

Sunset today: 6:17 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 near 18 mph
or 30 km/h.
Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy 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 1:28 pm….Low at 5:24 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 2:35 pm….Low at 6:51 pm.
Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and 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 above normal seas.

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
The Atlantic High Pressure System will generate moderate easterly to east northeasterly winds around the Eastern Caribbean region over the next few days.

Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in air quality and visibility across the Eastern Caribbean region for the next day or two.

A strong tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This system is expected to begin affecting the region from late Saturday.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 21 mph or 33 km/h.

These two tropical waves have a low chance of development during the next 5 days.