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Date: 14^th September, 2020

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

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.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-southeast at 18 mph or

30 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.3 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 2.3 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:At Hewanorra Airport:

27.2 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 24.2 mm.

Sunset today: 6:05 pm                          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Generally fair skies, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few brief scattered showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 2:10 pm… Low at 6:51 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 3:17 pm… Low at 8:18 pm.

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

Moisture and instability in the lower atmosphere over our region will cause some showers to develop over some of the islands, during the next 24 hours.

…Tropical Storm Teddy…

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Teddy was located near latitude 12.8 degrees north, longitude 42.8 degrees west or about 1250 miles or 2015 kilometers east of the Lesser Antilles.Teddy is moving toward the west near 14 mph or 22 km/h. This general motion is expected to continue today, followed by a west-northwestward turn and slightly slower forward speed over the next couple of days.Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is expected and Teddy is forecast to become a hurricane by Tuesday night.

…Tropical Storm Vicky forms over the far Eastern Tropical Atlantic…

At 11:00 am today, the center of newly formed Tropical Storm Vicky was located near latitude 18.7 degrees north, longitude 28.5 degrees west. Vicky is moving toward the northwest near 6 mph or 9 km/h and this motion is expected to continue this afternoon. A turn toward the west-northwest is expected from tomorrow and Wednesday.Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 45 mph or 75 km/h, with higher gusts. Little change in strength is expected during the next day or so. Gradual weakening is expected by tomorrow night and Vicky is forecast to degenerate into a remnant low by Thursday.

A tropical wave just coming off the African coast, is moving westward near 10 mph or 17 km/h.

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 cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 29°C or 84°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 14 mph or 22 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: 23.9 mm        

Sunset today: 6:05 pm                         Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 7:35 am… High at 2:10 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:02 am… High at 3:17 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

Moisture and instability 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 Depression Twenty strengthens into Tropical Storm Teddy...

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Teddy was located near latitude 13.4 degrees north, longitude 40.4 degrees west or about 1405 miles or 2260 kilometers east of the Lesser Antilles. Teddy is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph or 22 km/h. This general motion is expected to continue for the next two days followed by a turn to the northwest by mid-week. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is expected, and Teddy is forecast to become a hurricane in a couple of days.

A low pressure system located over the far Eastern Tropical Atlantic, has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next day or so as it moves north-northwestward near 8 mph or 13 km/h. This system is forecast to become a short-lived Tropical Depression as it is expected to encounter unfavorable environmental conditions by Tuesday. 

A tropical wave just coming off the African coast, is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

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: 13^th September, 2020

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

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.

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 34°C or 93°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east southeast 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: 1.7 mm                   Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 23.9 mm    At GFL Charles airport:23.6 mm  

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am                              Sunset tomorrow: 6:05 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

or 26 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies, with some scattered showers and 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 12:41 am

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 7:19 pm… High at 01:48 am

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, over the southern and central Lesser Antilles. Elsewhere, fair skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Inter-Tropical Convergent Zone (ITCZ) will cause scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly over the central and southern portions of the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

…Tropical Depression Twenty forecast to strengthen…

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Depression Twenty was located near latitude

12.7 degrees north, longitude 37.6 degrees west or about 1600 miles or 2570 kilometers east of the Lesser Antilles. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph or 19 km/h and this general motion is expected to continue for the next two days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h, with higher gusts. The system is forecast to become a tropical storm later tonight and could strengthen to a hurricane on Tuesday.

A low pressure system, associated with a tropical wave is located over the far Eastern Atlantic. This system is moving west northwest at about 12 mph or 19 km/h. Environmental conditions appear conducive for development during the next few days and a tropical depression could form next week, while the system moves slowly north northwestward. 

Another tropical wave just coming off the African coast, is moving westward at about 12 mph or 19 km/h.

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

12:00 PM Weather Report

Date: 13^th September, 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 32°C or 90°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 14 mph or

22 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil        At GFL Charles airport: nil                     

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 23.9 mm    At GFL Charles airport:21.9 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 southeast and east-southeast near 12 mph

or 19 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy to 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: High at 1:34 pm… Low at 5:52 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 2:41 pm… Low at 7:19 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms, over the southern and central Lesser Antilles. Elsewhere, fair

to occasionally cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Inter-Tropical Convergent Zone (ITCZ) will cause scattered showers and possibly thunderstorms, mainly over the central and southern portions of the Lesser Antilles, during the next 24 hours.

…Tropical Depression forecast to become a Tropical Storm tonight…

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Depression Twenty was located near latitude

12.3 degrees north, longitude 36.4 degrees west or about 1680 miles or 2705 kilometers east of the Lesser Antilles. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph or 17 km/h and this general motion is expected to continue for the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h, with higher gusts. The system is forecast to become a tropical storm later today or tonight and could strengthen to a hurricane on Tuesday.

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

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

Date: 13^th September, 2020

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 26°C or 79°F.

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the south-southeast at 7 mph or 11 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 September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 23.9 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 southeast 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: Low at 6:52 am… High at 1:34 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:19 am… High at 2:41 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms, over the southern and central Lesser Antilles. Elsewhere, fair to occasionally cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

…Tropical Depression Twenty forms over the Central Atlantic…

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Depression Twenty was located near latitude 12.2 degrees north, longitude 35.5 degrees west or about 1745 miles or 2805 kilometers east of the Lesser Antilles. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph or 17 km/h and this general motion is expected to continue for the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h, with higher gusts. The system is forecast to become a tropical storm by Tuesday and a hurricane in the next few days.

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

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 weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

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

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

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

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

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

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

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 11:36 pm…Low at 6:52 am.

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

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

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

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

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 12^th September, 2020

Forecaster:Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

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

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

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.1 mm            At GFL Charles: nil         

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

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

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

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

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

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

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

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

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

      metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

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

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

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

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 12^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 24°C or 75°F.

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.1 mm.            

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 23.9 mm.            

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

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy with a few showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 6:00 am…High at 12:51 pm.

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

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

      metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy with a few scattered showers.  

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

…… Tropical Storm Paulette ……

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

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

…… Tropical Storm Rene……

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

tropical Atlantic near latitude 22.5 degrees north and longitude 43.5 degrees

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

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

…… Tropical Depression Nineteen……

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

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

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

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

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

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

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

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

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

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

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

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

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

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

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

…… Tropical Storm Paulette ……

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

…… Tropical Storm Rene……

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

…… Tropical Depression Nineteen……

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

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

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

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

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

Forecasters: Hyacinthia Camille & Venantius Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Airport is fair with showers nearby.

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

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

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil        At GFL Airport: nil

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

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

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

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

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

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

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

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

…… Tropical Storm Paulette ……

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

…… Tropical Storm Rene……

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

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

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

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

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