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6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 17^th September, 2020

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

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

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

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

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.8 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 7.0 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 29.0 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 32.5 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am             Sunset today: 6:02 pm.               

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Tonight, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few light to moderate showers. Tomorrow, fair skies becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers which may be heavy in some locations and a chance of isolated thunderstorms by afternoon.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding are asked to be vigilant and exercise caution.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 9:29 pm…High at 4:10 am…Low at 10:00 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  Low at 10:56 pm…High at 5:17 am…Low at 11:27 am.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northeasterly to easterly swells 5 to 8 feet or 1.5 to 2.4 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers, particularly on the northern and eastern coasts, are advised to exercise caution due to swells generated by Hurricane Teddy.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The atmosphere over the Eastern Caribbean region remains sufficiently moist and unstable to produce some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over parts of the region during the next 24 hours.

…Hurricane Teddy…

Teddy becomes a major (category 4) hurricane. At 5:00 pm today, the center of Hurricane Teddy was located near latitude 20.1 degrees north, longitude 54.1 degrees west or about 575 miles or 925 kilometers northeast of the Lesser Antilles. Teddy is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h and this motion is expected to continue for the next few days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 140 mph or 220 km/h with higher gusts.

Hurricane Teddy does not pose a direct threat to our region, however swells generated by this system will continue to affect the northern portion of the Lesser Antilles into the weekend.

…Post-Tropical Cyclone Vicky…

Vicky is now a remnant low. At 5:00 pm today, the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Vicky was located near latitude 21.1 degrees north, longitude 39.1 degrees west. The post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the west-southwest near 12 mph (19 km/h), and this general motion is expected through Friday.  Additional weakening is expected, and the remnant low is forecast to dissipate Friday night or early Saturday.

Vicky is not expected pose a threat to the Eastern Caribbean region.

A tropical wave located near longitude 27 degrees west is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. An area of low pressure associated with this wave is in an environment conducive for development and a tropical depression is likely to form over the central tropical Atlantic during the next few days. The low is forecast to move west-northwestward at 10 to 15 kt during the next several days.

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

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

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 north-northeast at 10 mph or 17 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil.            At GFL Charles Airport: 7.0 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 27.2 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 32.5 mm.

Sunset today: 6:03 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: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms this afternoon. Moderate to heavy showers over the interior of the island, may cause flash flooding in areas prone to this hazard.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding are asked to be vigilant and exercise caution.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 3:48 pm…Low at 9:29 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  High at 4:55 pm…Low at 10:56 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northeasterly to easterly swells 4 to 7 feet or 1.2 to 2.1 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers, particularly on the northern and eastern coasts, are advised to exercise caution due to swells generated by Hurricane Teddy.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Leeward and northern Windward Islands. Further south, fair to partly cloudy and hazy, with a few showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

An increase in moisture and instability in the atmosphere over the Eastern Caribbean region, will cause some showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly over the Leeward and northern Windward Islands during the next 24 hours.

…Hurricane Teddy…

Teddy becomes a major (category 3) hurricane. At 11:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Teddy was located near latitude 19.3 degrees north, longitude 53.0 degrees west or about 610 miles or 980 kilometers east-northeast of Lesser Antilles. Teddy is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph or 20 km/h and this motion is expected to continue for the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 120 mph or 195 km/h with higher gusts. Hurricane Teddy does not pose a direct threat to our region, however swells generated by this system will continue to affect the northern portion of Lesser Antilles into the weekend.

…Tropical Depression Vicky…

Vicky weakens to a tropical depression over the central tropical Atlantic. At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Depression Vicky was located near latitude 21.4 degrees north, longitude 38.2 degrees west. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 35 mph or 55 km/h with higher gusts. Vicky is moving toward the west near 14 mph or 22 km/h. Additional weakening is forecast and Vicky is expected to become a remnant low later today and dissipate Friday night or early Saturday. Tropical Depression Vicky is not expected pose a threat to the Eastern Caribbean region.

A tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. Environmental conditions are conducive for development and a tropical depression is likely to form over the central tropical Atlantic during the next few days.

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

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: trace.    

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 27.2 mm.  

Sunset today: 6:03 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 northeast near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy, 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 09:25 am… High at 3:48 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:52 am… High at 4:55 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northeasterly to easterly swells 5 to 8 feet or 1.5 to 2.4 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers, particularly on the northern and eastern coasts, are advised to exercise caution due to swells generated by Hurricane Teddy.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the Leeward Islands it will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times with some scattered showers. Further south it will be fair to partly cloudy and hazy, with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

An increase in moisture and instability in the lower atmosphere over the region, will cause some showers mainly over the Leeward Islands during the next 24 hours.

...Hurricane Teddy...

At 5:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Teddy was located near latitude 18.3 degrees north, longitude 52.3 degrees west or about 625 miles or 1010 kilometers northeast of Lesser Antilles. Teddy is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph or 20 km/h and this general motion is expected to continue for the weekend. Maximum sustained winds are near 105 mph or 165 km/h, with higher gusts. Teddy is now a category 2 hurricane. Additional strengthening is forecast and Teddy is likely to become a major hurricane in the next day or so. Hurricane Teddy does not pose a direct threat to our region, however swells generated by this system are expected to affect the Lesser Antilles.

…Tropical Storm Vicky…

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Vicky was located near latitude 21.9 degrees north, longitude 36.7 degrees west. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h with higher gusts. Vicky is moving toward the west near 7 mph or 11 km/h and is expected to gradually weaken into a Depression later today and dissipate by Saturday. Tropical Storm Vicky is not expected pose a threat to the Eastern Caribbean region.

A tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. Environmental conditions are conducive for development and a tropical depression is likely to form during the next few days.

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

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 30°C or 86°F.

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

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

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 27.2 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 25.5 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.            Sunset tomorrow: 6:03 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and northeast near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 08:37 pm… High at 3:20 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:04 pm… High at 4:27 am.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northeasterly to easterly swells 5 to 8 feet or 1.5 to 2.4 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers, particularly on the northern and eastern coasts, are advised to exercise caution due to swells generated by Hurricane Teddy.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the Leeward Islands it will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times with some scattered showers. Further south it will be fair to partly cloudy and hazy, with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

An increase in moisture and instability in the lower atmosphere over the region, due to an approaching weak low-level trough will cause some showers mainly over the Leeward Islands during the next 24 hours.

 …Hurricane Teddy…

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Hurricane Teddy was located near latitude 17.5 degrees north, longitude 50.8 degrees west or about 710 miles or 1145 kilometers northeast of Saint Lucia. Teddy is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h and this general motion is expected to continue for the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 100 mph or 155 km/h, with higher gusts. Teddy is now a category 2 hurricane. Additional strengthening is forecast and Teddy is likely to become a major hurricane in the next day or so. Hurricane Teddy does not pose a direct threat to our region, however swells generated by this system are expected to affect the Lesser Antilles.

…Tropical Storm Vicky…

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Vicky was located near latitude 21.5 degrees north, longitude 35.7 degrees west. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h with higher gusts. Vicky is moving toward the west near 9 mph or 15 km/h and is expected to gradually weaken into a Depression by tomorrow and dissipate by Saturday. Tropical Storm Vicky is not expected pose a threat to the Eastern Caribbean region.

A tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. Environmental conditions are conducive for development and a tropical depression is likely to form during the next few 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

Date: 16^th September, 2020

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

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 northeast at 16 mph or 26 km/h.

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 27.2 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 25.5 mm.

Sunset today: 6:04 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 northeast near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 3:15 pm…Low at 08:37 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 4:22 pm…Low at 10:04 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres and northeasterly to easterly swells up to 8 feet or 2.4 metres later today.

Small craft operators and sea bathers, particularly on the northern and eastern coasts, are advised to exercise caution due to swells generated by Hurricane Teddy.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy and hazy, with a few brief scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A relatively dry atmosphere will over the Eastern Caribbean region will limit shower activity over the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

…Hurricane Teddy…

At 11:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Teddy was located near latitude 16.5 degrees north, longitude 49.7 degrees west or about 772 miles or 1243 kilometers northeast of Saint Lucia. Teddy is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph or 19 km/h and this general motion is forecast to continue for the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 100 mph or 155 km/h, with higher gusts. Teddy is now a category 2 hurricane. Additional strengthening is forecast and Teddy is likely to become a major hurricane by late tonight.

Hurricane Teddy does not pose a direct threat to our region, however swells generated by this system are expected to reach the Lesser Antilles later today.

…Tropical Storm Vicky…

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Vicky was located over the central tropical Atlantic near latitude 21.5 degrees north, longitude 34.7 degrees west. Vicky is moving toward the west near 9 mph or 15 km/h. Weakening is forecast and Vicky is expected to become a remnant low on Thursday or Friday.

Tropical Storm Vicky is not expected to pose a threat to the Eastern Caribbean region.

A tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. Environmental conditions are conducive for development and a tropical depression is likely to form over the central tropical Atlantic during the next few days.

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

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.

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.

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: trace.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 27.2 mm.

Sunset today: 6:04 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 northeast near 15 mph or 24 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 8:49 am…High at 3:15 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  Low at 10:16 am…High at 4:22 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres and northeasterly to easterly swells up to 8 feet or 2.4 metres later today.

Small craft operators and sea bathers, particularly on the northern and eastern coasts, are advised to exercise caution due to swells generated by Hurricane Teddy.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A relatively dry atmosphere over the Eastern Caribbean region will limit shower activity over the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

…Hurricane Teddy…

At 5:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Teddy was located near latitude 15.8 degrees north, longitude 49.0 degrees west or about 820 miles or 1315 kilometers east of the Lesser Antilles. Teddy is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph or 19 km/h and this general motion is forecast to continue for the next few days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 100 mph or 155 km/h, with higher gusts. Teddy is now a category 2 hurricane. Additional strengthening is forecast and Teddy is likely to become a major hurricane later today. Hurricane Teddy does not pose a direct threat to our region, however swells generated by this system are expected to reach the Lesser Antilles later today.

…Tropical Storm Vicky…

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Vicky was located over the central tropical Atlantic near latitude 21.6 degrees north, longitude 33.9 degrees west. Vicky 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. Weakening is forecast and Vicky is expected to become a remnant low on Thursday or Friday. Tropical Storm Vicky is not expected to pose a threat to the Eastern Caribbean region.

A tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. Environmental conditions are conducive for development and a tropical depression is likely to form over the central tropical Atlantic during the next few days.

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

Date: 15^th September, 2020

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

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 33°C or 91°F.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: trace.     At GFL Charles Airport: 0.4 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 27.2 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 25.5 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am       Sunset tomorrow: 6:04 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and northeast near 16 mph or 26 km/h.

Weather: Apart from a few brief showers, it will be generally fair, warm and hazy.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 7:45 pm… High at 2:30 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:12 pm… High at 3:37 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy and hazy skies with brief scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A relatively dry and more stable atmosphere will limit shower activity over the Eastern Caribbean region during the next 24 hours.

...Tropical Storm Teddy...

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Teddy was located near latitude 14.6 degrees north, longitude 47.9 degrees west or about 895 miles or 1440 kilometers east of the Lesser Antilles. Teddy is moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h). A steady northwest motion near 13 mph or 20 km/h is expected through the end of the week.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to 65 mph or 100 km/h, with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast and Teddy could become a hurricane tonight and near major hurricane strength within a few days. Teddy does not pose a direct threat to our region, however swells generated by Teddy are expected to reach the Lesser Antilles by late tomorrow.

…Tropical Storm Vicky…

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Vicky was located near latitude 21.2 degrees north, longitude 32.1 degrees west. Vicky is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h).

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h, with higher gusts. Weakening is forecast and Vicky is expected to become a tropical depression on Wednesday, weaken into a remnant low by Wednesday night and dissipate by Friday. On its projected path Tropical Storm Vicky will pose no threat to the Eastern Caribbean region.

A tropical wave located over the far Eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 13 mph or 20 km/h. Environmental conditions are conducive for development and a Tropical Depression is likely to form during the next few days.

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

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy

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 21 mph or 33 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: trace.     At GFL Charles Airport: 1.3 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 27.2 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 25.5 mm.

Sunset today: 6:04 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 northeast near 16 mph or 26 km/h.

Weather: Generally fair and hazy skies, occasionally becoming cloudy 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 2:43 pm… Low at 7:45 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 3:50 pm… Low at 9:12 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A relatively drier and more stable atmosphere will limit shower activity over the Eastern Caribbean region during the next 24 hours.

A large area of low to moderate Saharan dust concentration will cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over the region during the next few days.

…Tropical Storm Teddy…

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Teddy was located near latitude 14.0 degrees north, longitude 47.0 degrees west or about 960 miles or 1545 kilometers east of the Lesser Antilles. Teddy is moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h). A steady northwest motion near 13 mph or 20 km/h is expected through the end of the week. Maximum sustained winds have increased to 65 mph or 100 km/h, with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast for the next several days, and Teddy is likely to become a hurricane later today or tonight and could reach major hurricane strength in a few days.

…Tropical Storm Vicky…

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Vicky was located near latitude 20.6 degrees north, longitude 31.0 degrees west. Vicky is moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h). Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph or 85 km/h with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is expected and Vicky is forecast to degenerate into a remnant low by Wednesday night. On its projected path Tropical Storm Vicky will pose no threat to the Eastern Caribbean region.

A tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 10 mph or 17 km/h. Environmental conditions are conducive for development and a Tropical Depression is likely to form during the next few 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

Date: 15^th September, 2020

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

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

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 29°C or 84°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: 3.3 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 27.2 mm.

Sunset today: 6:04 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 northeast near 16 mph or

26 km/h.

Weather: Generally fair and hazy skies becoming occasionally cloudy with a few showers and a low 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 8:13 am… High at 2:43 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:40 am… High at 3:50 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 and hazy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A relatively drier and more stable atmosphere will result in generally fair conditions with a few showers and a low chance of isolated thunderstorms across parts of the Eastern Caribbean region during the next 24 hours. 

A large area of low to moderate Saharan dust concentrations will cause a reduction in air quality over the region during the next 24 hours.

…Tropical Storm Teddy…

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Teddy was located near latitude 13.7 degrees north, longitude 46.0 degrees west or about 1030 miles or 1655 kilometers east of the Lesser Antilles. Teddy is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h), and a west-northwest to northwest track is anticipated during the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to 60 mph or 95 km/h, with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast for the next several days, and Teddy is likely to become a hurricane late today and could reach major hurricane strength in a few days.

…Tropical Storm Vicky…

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Vicky was located near latitude 20.3 degrees north, longitude 30.1 degrees west. Vicky is moving toward the northwest. Gradual weakening is expected and Vicky is forecast to become a remnant low during the next day or two.

On its present projected path Tropical Storm Vicky poses no threat to the Eastern Caribbean region.

A tropical wave is located over the far eastern Atlantic moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. Environmental conditions appear to be conducive for further development during the next few 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

Date: 14^th 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 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 east at 14 mph or

22 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.3 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 1.5 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 27.2 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 25.1 mm.

Sunrise today: 5:52 am                                       Sunset tomorrow: 6:04 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-northeast near 16 mph or

26 km/h.

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 6:51 pm… High at 1:37 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:18 pm… High at 2:44 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, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions in the lower atmosphere over our region will cause a few

showers to develop over some of the islands, during the next 24 hours.

...Tropical Storm Teddy...

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Teddy was located near latitude

13.0 degrees north, longitude 44.0 degrees west or about 1170 miles or 1880

kilometers east of the Lesser Antilles. A west-northwestward motion at a slower forward speed is expected tonight through Tuesday night, followed by a northwestward motion Wednesday and Thursday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to 50 mph or 85 km/h, with higher gusts. Steady strengthening is forecast for the next several days, and Teddy is expected to become a hurricane Tuesday and could reach major hurricane strength on Thursday.

…Tropical Storm Vicky is expected to weaken overnight…

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Vicky was located near latitude 19.3 degrees north, longitude 29.5 degrees west. Vicky is moving toward the northwest near 7 mph or 11 km/h and this motion is expected through early Tuesday, followed by a gradual turn toward the west by Wednesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h, with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is expected and Vicky is forecast to become a remnant low during the next day or two.

A tropical wave is located over the far eastern Atlantic. Environmental conditions appear to be conducive for slow development as the system moves westward at 15 mph or 24 km/h.

The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely monitor and provide

updates on the progress of these systems.