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6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 10^th September, 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 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 northeast at 8 mph or 13 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil.            At GFL Charles Airport: 0.3 mm. 

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 blowing from between the east-northeast and southeast near 12 mph or 19 km/h becoming calm at times.

Weather: Fair skies occasionally becoming cloudy with a few showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 9:05 pm…Low at 4:54 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  High at 10:12 pm…Low at 6:21 am.

Seas: Tonight slight to moderate with waves 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.5 meters.  Tomorrow, moderate to locally rough in northeasterly 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 locally rough seas particularly along the east coast.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy at times with a few scattered showers and a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms over the Leeward Islands and Trinidad and Tobago. Over the Windward Islands, fair to partly cloudy with brief isolated showers.

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 thunder-storms over these islands during the next 24 hours.

…… Tropical Storm Paulette ……

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Paulette was located near latitude 22.1 degrees north, longitude 50.1 degrees west or about 885 miles or 1425 kilometers east-northeast of the Northern Leeward Islands. Paulette 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.

…… Tropical Storm Rene……

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Rene was located over the central tropical Atlantic near latitude 18.9 degrees north and longitude 36.8 degrees west. Rene is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph or 19 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph or 85 km/h with higher gusts.

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

A tropical wave located just off the west coast of Africa is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave has a high chance of tropical cyclone development during the next five 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 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 25°C or 77°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the south-southeast at 17 mph or 28 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil.            At GFL Charles Airport: 0.3 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

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

Sunset today: 6:08 pm.                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.                   

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy with brief isolated showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 2:06 pm…High at 9:05 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  Low at 3:33 pm…High at 10:12 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally fair, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms over the Leeward Islands and Trinidad and Tobago. Over the Windward Islands, fair to partly cloudy with brief isolated showers.

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 21.5 degrees north, longitude 49.1 degrees west or about 935 miles or 1510 kilometers east-northeast of the Northern Leeward Islands. Paulette is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph or 17 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 50 mph or 85 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 18.6 degrees north and longitude 35.8 degrees west. Rene is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph or 19 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph or 85 km/h with higher gusts.

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

A tropical wave located just off the west coast of Africa is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave has a high chance of tropical cyclone development during the next five 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: 0.1 mm    

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 23.8 mm   

Sunset today: 6:08 pm.   Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am                            

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Generally fair skies, becoming cloudy at times 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 10:06 am… Low at 2:06 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 11:13 am… Low at 3:33 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Patches of low level cloud drifting along the wind flow will cause a few showers over the region during the next 24 hours.

…… Tropical Storm Paulette ……

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Paulette was located near latitude 20.9 degrees north, longitude 49.0 degrees west or about 935 miles or 1505 kilometers east-northeast of the Northern Leeward Islands. Paulette is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph or 17 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph or 95 km/h with higher gusts.

…… Tropical Storm Rene……

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Rene was located over the eastern tropical Atlantic near latitude 18.2 degrees north and longitude 34.8 degrees west. Rene is moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h with higher gusts.

Both of these systems are forecast to remain over the open Atlantic Ocean and are not expected to pose a direct threat to the Lesser Antilles.

A tropical wave is forecast to emerge off the west coast of Africa later today. This wave has a high chance of tropical cyclone development during the next five 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: 09^th September, 2020

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 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 southeast at 13 mph or 20 km/h.

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 23.8 mm    at GFL Charles airport: 21.6 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am                       Sunset tomorrow: 6:08 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Generally fair skies, becoming cloudy at times 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 8:02 pm… Low at 3:36 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 9:09 pm… Low at 5:03 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Patches of low level cloud drifting along the wind flow will cause a few showers over the region during the next 24 hours.

…… Tropical Storm Paulette ……

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Paulette was located near latitude 20.5 degrees north, longitude 47.4 degrees west or about 1035 miles or 1665 kilometers east of the Northern Leeward Islands. Paulette is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph or 17 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph or 95 km/h with higher gusts.

…… Tropical Storm Rene……

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Rene was located over the eastern tropical Atlantic near latitude 18.0 degrees north and longitude 32.7 degrees west. Rene is moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h with higher gusts.

Both of these systems are forecast to remain over the open Atlantic Ocean and are not expected to pose a direct threat to the Lesser Antilles.

A tropical wave is forecast to emerge off the west coast of Africa tomorrow. This wave has a high chance of tropical cyclone development during the next five 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: 09^th September, 2020

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at G FL Charles Airport is fair.

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.

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 8:00 am today:

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

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 23.8 mm    at GFL Charles airport: 21.6 mm.

Sunset today: 6:09 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 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Generally 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 1:15 pm…High at 8:02 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 2:42 pm…High at 9:09 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions over the Eastern Caribbean region will cause a few showers over Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

…… Tropical Storm Paulette ……

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Paulette was located near latitude 20.0 degrees north, longitude 46.5 degrees west or about 1090 miles or 1755 kilometers east of the Northern Leeward Islands. Paulette is moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph or 15 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph or 95 km/h with higher gusts.

…… RENE RESTRENGTHENS INTO A TROPICAL STORM……

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Rene was located over the eastern tropical Atlantic near latitude 17.6 degrees north and longitude 31.5 degrees west. Rene is moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h with higher gusts.

Both of these systems are forecast to remain over the open Atlantic Ocean and are not expected to pose a direct threat to the Lesser Antilles.

A tropical wave is forecast to emerge off the west coast of Africa tomorrow. This wave has a high chance of tropical cyclone development during the next five 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 partly cloudy with showers nearby.

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 23.7 mm.

Sunset today: 6:09 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 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Generally 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 8:37 am…Low at 1:15 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 9:44 am…Low at 2:42 pm.

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 2 to 5 feet or 0.6 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions 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 19.2 degrees north, longitude 45.6 degrees west or about 1145 miles or 1845 kilometers east of the Northern Leeward Islands. Paulette is moving toward the west near 8 mph or 13 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph or 95 km/h with higher gusts.

…… Tropical Depression Rene ……

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Depression Rene was located over the eastern tropical Atlantic near latitude 17.4 degrees north and longitude 30.5 degrees west. Rene is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph or 22 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h with higher gusts.

Both of these systems are forecast to remain over the open Atlantic Ocean and are not expected to pose a direct threat to the Lesser Antilles.

A tropical wave is forecast to emerge off the west coast of Africa tomorrow. This wave has a high chance of tropical cyclone development during the next five days.

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

Date: 08^th September, 2020

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

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-northeast at 12 mph or

19 km/h.

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 23.7 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 21.6 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.         Sunset tomorrow: 6:09 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Generally fair skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few late night and early morning showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 7:13 pm… Low at 2:19 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 8:20 pm… Low at 3:46 am.

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 2 to 5 feet or 0.6 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with a few scattered showers mainly over the Northern Lesser Antilles.Elsewhere, generally fair skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Low level moisture and instability over the region, will produce some cloudy periods with scattered showers over some of the islands, during the next 24 hours.

…… Tropical Storm Paulette …..At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Paulette was located near latitude 18.7 degrees north, longitude 44.3 degrees west or about 1230 miles or 1980 kilometers east of the Northern Leeward Islands. Paulette is moving toward the northwest near 8 mph or 13 km/h. A turn toward the west-northwest or northwest with a slight increase in forward speed is expected over the next couple of days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph or 100 km/h, with higher gusts. Some slight strengthening is possible tonight however, gradual weakening is expected to begin on Wednesday and should continue for a couple of days.

…… Tropical Storm Rene …..At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Rene was located near latitude 16.8 degrees north and longitude27.9 degrees west. Rene is moving toward the west near 16 mph or 26 km/h and a motion toward the west-northwestis expected over the next couple of days, followed by a turn toward the northwest.Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h), with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast and Rene is expected to become a hurricane in a couple of days.

On their current trajectories, both systems are forecast to remain away from the Lesser Antilles. The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely monitor 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 31°C or 88°F.

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-southeast 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: 5.2 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 23.7 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 21.6 mm.

Sunset today: 6:10 pm      Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 10 mph or 17 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Generally fair skies during the daytime, becoming partly cloudy to cloudy at times with a few scattered showers during the night.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 12:40 pm… High at 7:13 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 02:07 pm… High at 8:20 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies, occasionally becoming cloudy with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly over the northern and central Lesser Antilles.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Low level moisture and instability together with an upper-level trough will produce some cloudy periods with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over some of the islands during the next 24 hours.

…… Tropical Storm Paulette …..

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Paulette was located near latitude 18.4 degrees north, longitude 43.3 degrees west or about 1295 miles or 2090 kilometers east of the Northern Leeward Islands. Paulette is moving toward the northwest near 6 mph or 9 km/h. A turn toward the west-northwest or west with a slight increase in forward speed is expected during the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 65 mph or 100 km/h, with higher gusts. Further strengthening is forecast today and Paulette could become a hurricane by tonight. Gradual weakening is expected by late Wednesday.

…… Tropical Storm Rene …..

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Rene was located near latitude 16.5 degrees north and longitude 26.5 degrees west. Rene is moving toward the west near 16 mph or 26 km/h and a motion toward the west to west-northwest is expected over the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.  Little change in strength is expected today, followed by gradual strengthening on Thursday and Friday. Rene is forecast to become a hurricane in a couple of days.

On their current trajectories, both systems are forecast to remain away from the Lesser Antilles. The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely monitor the progress of these system.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 08^th September, 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 27°C or 81°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-southeast at 12 mph or

19 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport:  0.8 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 23.7 mm.

Sunset today: 6:10 pm      Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair skies becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms towards evening.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 7:33 am… Low at 12:40 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 8:40 am… Low at 02:07 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies, becoming occasionally cloudy with some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms across the Windward Islands.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The atmosphere over the region remains sufficiently moist and unstable to produce some cloudy periods with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the islands during the next 24 hours.

…… Tropical Storm Paulette…..

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Paulette was located near latitude 18.1 degrees north, longitude 42.8 degrees west or about 1330 miles or 2140 kilometers east of the Northern Leeward Islands. Paulette is moving toward the northwest near 6 mph or 9 km/h and should continue in this general motion with a faster forward speed later today, then move west-northwestward Wednesday through Friday.  Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph or 85 km/h, with higher gusts.

Further strengthening is forecast during the next day or so, with little change in strength expected afterward through Thursday.  Some weakening is expected Thursday evening and Friday.

…… Tropical Storm Rene…..

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Rene was located near latitude 16.4 degrees north and longitude 24.9 degrees west. Rene is moving toward the west near 15 mph or 24 km/h and a motion toward the west to west-northwest is expected over the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.  Little change in strength is expected today, followed by gradual strengthening tonight into Thursday, with Rene forecast to become a hurricane in a couple of days.

On their current trajectory both systems are forecast to remain away from the Lesser Antilles. The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely monitor the progress of these system.

6:00 PM Weather Report

Date: 07^th September, 2020

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

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 25°C or 77°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-southeast at 15 mph or

24 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport:  0.8 mm         At GFL Charles Airport: 10.9 mm

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 23.7 mm        At GFL Charles Airport: 21.6 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am             Sunset tomorrow: 6:10 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 13 mph or 20 km/h, becoming

lighter 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 6:34 pm… Low at 1:16 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 07:41 pm… Low at 2:43 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Low level moisture and instability over our region, will cause some cloudy periods with showers over the islands, during the next 24 hours.

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Paulette was located near latitude 17.5 degrees north, longitude 42.4 degrees west or about 1360 miles or 2190 kilometers east of the Northern Leeward Islands. Paulette is moving toward the west-northwest near 3 mph or 6 km/h. A slow motion toward the northwest or north northwest is expected tonight. Paulette is then forecast to move a little faster and generally westward on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts.

Modest strengthening is expected during the next couple of days.

……Depression becomes Tropical Storm Rene…..

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Rene was located

near latitude 16.1 degrees north and longitude 22.3 degrees west. Rene is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph or 19 km/h and this motion with some increase in forward speed is expected over the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast and Rene could become a hurricane in two or three days.

On their current trajectory both systems are forecast to remain away from the

Lesser Antilles. The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely

monitor the progress of these system.