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Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

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 26°C or 79°F.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: Trace.          At GFL Charles Airport: 9.3 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 80.5 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 74.3 mm.

Sunset today: 6:34 pm.                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:46 am.   

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers at first, becoming increasingly cloudy from tonight with some scattered showers and possibly 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 6:24 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 1:15 pm…High at 7:31 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and a chance of thunderstorms over the Leeward Islands. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy with a few showers at first, becoming increasingly cloudy from tonight with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moist and unstable conditions over the northern portion of the Eastern Caribbean will cause cloudiness, showers and possibly thunderstorms over the Leeward Islands today.

A fast moving tropical wave, ahead of Tropical Storm Gonzalo, will cause some cloudy periods with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region from tonight into Friday.

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Gonzalo was located near latitude 9.6 degrees north, longitude 48.3 degrees west or about 910 miles or 1465 kilometres east-southeast of Saint Lucia. Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph or 100 km/h with higher gusts.

Gonzalo is moving toward the west near 14 mph or 22 km/h and is projected to move across the southern Windward Islands by Saturday evening.

Residents and interests in Saint Lucia and the Windward Islands are advised to closely monitor the progress of this system.

A tropical wave located over the Eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 23rd July, 2020
Forecaster: E. Francis

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 26°C or 79°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 5.0 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of July so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 80.5 mm.

Sunset today: 6:34 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:46 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east and east northeast
near 17 mph or 28 km/h.
Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers at first, becoming
increasingly cloudy from tonight with some showers and possibly
isolated thunderstorms.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 11:48 am…High at 6:24 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at present…Low at 1:15 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 skies with a few showers at first, becoming increasingly cloudy from tonight with some showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A fast moving tropical wave just east of the Lesser Antilles, ahead of Tropical Storm Gonzalo, will cause some cloudy periods with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region from tonight into Friday.
At 5:00 am today, Tropical Storm Gonzalo was located near latitude 10.0 degrees north, longitude 47.0 degrees west or about 970 miles or 1565 kilometres east southeast of Saint Lucia. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 65 mph or 100 km/h with higher gusts. Further strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days, and Gonzalo is expected to become a hurricane later today.
The storm is moving toward the west near 12 mph or 19 km/h and is projected to approach the Windward Islands late Friday and Saturday.
Residents and interests in the Windward Islands are advised to closely monitor the progress of this system.
A second tropical wave located over the Eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

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 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 at 17 mph or 28 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 6.9 mm     at GFL Charles Airport: 0.6 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 80.5 mm    at GFL Charles Airport: 65.0 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:45 am             Sunset tomorrow: 6:34 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times 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 10:30 pm….High at 5:10 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:52 pm… Low at 11:57 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 skies, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few scattered showers. 

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Lingering moisture in the wake of a tropical wave will cause a few showers to develop over the Eastern Caribbean region during the next 24 hours.

A tropical wave accompanied by a trade wind surge located just east of the Lesser Antilles ahead of Tropical Storm GONZALO, will cause some cloudy periods with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean from late Thursday into Friday.

At 5:00 pm today, Tropical storm Gonzalo was located near latitude 9.9 degrees north, longitude 45.0 degrees west or about 1103 miles or 1776 kilometers east southeast of Saint Lucia. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph or 85 km/h with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days, and Gonzalo is expected to become a hurricane by tomorrow. The storm is moving toward the west near 14 mph or 22 km/h and is projected to move across the southern Windward Islands on Saturday.

Residents and interests in the Windward Islands are advised to closely monitor the progress of this system.

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

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 22^nd July, 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 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 east at 21 mph or 33 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 6.9 mm     at GFL Charles Airport: 0.6 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 80.5 mm    at GFL Charles Airport: 65.0 mm.

Sunset today: 6:35 pm            Sunrise tomorrow: 5:45 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 18 mph or 29 km/h.

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at present…. High at 5:45 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 12:35 pm… High at 6:52 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few scattered showers. 

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A weak tropical wave located over the Lesser Antilles, is moving westward near 14 mph or 23 km/h. This wave will cause a few cloudy periods with showers to develop over the Eastern Caribbean as it gradually moves away from the islands during the next 24 hours.

Another weak tropical wave located just east of the Lesser Antilles ahead of Tropical Storm GONZALO will be approaching the islands by tomorrow Thursday producing scattered showers and possibly thunderstorms.

At 8:50 am today, Tropical Depression Seven was upgraded to Tropical Storm Gonzalo. At 11:00 am, Tropical storm Gonzalo was located near latitude 9.9 degrees north, longitude 43.6 degrees west or about 1196 miles or 1926 kilometers east southeast of Saint Lucia. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph or 85 km/h. Additional strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days, and Gonzalo is expected to become a hurricane by Thursday.

The storm is moving toward the west at 14 mph or 22 km/h. It is projected to move across the southern Windward Islands on Saturday.

Residents and interests in the Windward Islands are advised to closely monitor the progress of this system.

A third tropical wave located over the far eastern tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 14 mph or 23 km/h.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 22^nd July, 2020

Forecaster: Thomas Auguste

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

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

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east northeast at 14 mph or

23 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.9 mm    

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 75.5 mm   

Sunset today: 6:35 pm.   Sunrise tomorrow: 5:45 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 18 mph or 29 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered

         showers mainly during the morning.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 11:08 am… High at 5:45 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 12:35 pm… High at 6:52 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few scattered showers. 

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave located near the Lesser Antilles, is moving westward near

14 mph or 23 km/h. This wave will cause a few cloudy periods with showers to develop over the Eastern Caribbean islands during the next 24 hours.

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Depression Seven was located near 
latitude 10.0 degrees north, longitude 42.4 degrees west or about 1285 
miles or 2065 kilometers east southeast of Saint Lucia. Maximum sustained 
winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h. Further strengthening is forecast over 
the next couple of days and the depression is expected to become a tropical
 storm later today.

 The depression is moving toward the west northwest at 12 mph or 19 km/h. 
It is projected to move across the southern Windward Islands on Saturday. 
Residents and interests in the Windward Islands are advised to closely 
monitor the progress of this system.

Two other tropical waves located over the central and far eastern tropical 
Atlantic are moving westward near 25 mph or 46 km/h and 14 mph or 23 km/h, 
respectively.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 21^st July, 2020

Forecaster: Thomas Auguste

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 31°C or 88°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 pm today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.2 mm     At GFL Charles Airport: 1.1 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 73.6 mm    At GFL Charles Airport: 64.4 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:45 am.   Sunset tomorrow: 6:35 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, 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 present… Low at 9:39 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:14 pm… Low at 11:06 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies, occasionally becoming cloudy with some scattered showers mainly over the southern Windward Islands and areas further south. 

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles, is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave is expected to produce occasional cloudiness, scattered showers and possible thunderstorms over the southernmost part of our region during the next 12 to 24 hours.

At 5:00 pm today, Tropical Depression Seven formed east of the Southern Windward Islands. The center of Tropical depression Seven is located near latitude 9.8 north, longitude 40.4 west or about 1420 miles 2285 kilometers east southeast of Saint Lucia. Maximum Sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h. Further strengthening is expected and a tropical storm may form tonight or Wednesday. On its current track this cyclone will cross the southern Windward Islands on Saturday. Residents and interests in the Windward Islands are advised to closely monitor the progress of this system.

Another tropical wave has just emerged off the West African coast and it is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

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 26°C or 79°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: 1.2 mm     At GFL Charles Airport: 2.1 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 73.6 mm    At GFL Charles Airport: 64.4 mm.

Sunset today: 6:35 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:45 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies, with a few showers during the night and early morning.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 5:07 pm… Low at 09:39 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:14 pm… Low at 11:06 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the southern Windward Islands and areas further south, it will be occasionally cloudy skies with some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere it will be fair to partly cloudy with a few showers. 

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles, is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave is expected to produce occasional cloudiness, scattered showers and possible thunderstorms over the extreme southern portion of the region during the next 24 hours.

A tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic that was previously associated with a low pressure system has moved ahead of the low and continues westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave is expected to affect the Eastern Caribbean region by Friday.

Meanwhile the low pressure system, has become better organized and could form a tropical depression later today. The Saint Lucia Met Services is closely monitoring the progress of this system.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 21^st July, 2020

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

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

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

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.2 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 73.6 mm.

Sunset today: 6:34 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:45 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair skies, becoming cloudy at times 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 10:29 am…High at 5:07 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:56 am…High at 6:14 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Occasionally cloudy skies with some scattered showers over the southern Windward islands. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers. 

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles, is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h. This wave is expected to produce increased cloudiness, scattered showers and possible thunderstorms over the southern Windward Islands from this evening.

Over the central Tropical Atlantic, another tropical wave associated with an area of low pressure is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. The wave has a medium chance for development and a tropical depression could form during the next five days.  The system is expected to begin affecting the Eastern Caribbean region from late Thursday.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 20^th July, 2020

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

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 east at 17 mph or 28 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.2 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 1.6 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 72.4 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 62.3 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:45 am.            Sunset tomorrow: 6:34 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 17 mph or

28 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 8:51 pm…High at 3:36 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:18 pm…High at 4:43 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern windward islands. Further north, fair to partly cloudy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A weak tropical wave will cause occasional cloudiness with showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the southern half of the Eastern Caribbean during the next 6 hours. Thereafter, fair to partly cloudy conditions will prevail.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving

westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

A third tropical wave also located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving 

westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This system has a low chance for development during the next five days. 

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with light showers.

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.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.2 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 0.6 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 72.4 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 62.3 mm.

Sunset today: 6:35 pm.               Sunrise tomorrow: 5:45 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Occasionally cloudy skies with some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms this afternoon into tonight, becoming mostly fair after midnight.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 4:28 pm…Low at 8:51 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 5:35 pm…Low at 10:18 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the Leeward and northern Windward Islands, fair to partly cloudy with a few showers. Over the central Windward Islands and areas further south, partly cloudy to cloudy with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms this afternoon into tonight, becoming fair to partly cloudy with a few showers after midnight.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A weak tropical wave will cause occasional cloudiness, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the southern half of the Eastern Caribbean during the next 12 hours.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

A third tropical wave also located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This system has a low chance for development during the next five days.