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6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 28^th July, 2020

Forecasters: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

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

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at 18 mph or 30 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.2 mm                   

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 91.7 mm     

Sunset today: 6:33 pm      Sunrise tomorrow: 5:47 am         

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from east-northeast near 18 mph or 30 km/h with a few gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with scattered showers, some of which may be locally heavy, and a chance of isolated thunderstorms mainly from late this evening into Wednesday.

Persons in areas prone to flooding and/or landslide are advised 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 10:57 am…Low at 3:35 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 08:04 am…Low at 2:37 pm.

Seas: Locally rough with waves 6 to 8 feet or 1.8 to 2.4 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to locally rough seas and gusty winds.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Mainly cloudy skies with scattered showers and thunderstorms over the central and southern portion of the Lesser Antilles. Elsewhere, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with some scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A strong tropical wave coupled with a broad area of low level pressure will generate an increase in cloudiness, scattered showers and thunderstorms across the Lesser Antilles over the next few days. The system has a high chance of developing into tropical depression or tropical storm in the next day or two as it moves west-northwestward near 17 to 23 mph or 28 to 37 km/h.

Interests in the Lesser Antilles should monitor the progress of this system.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 27^th July, 2020

Forecasters: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at George FL 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 15 mph or 24 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.6 mm     At George FL Charles Airport: 2.5 mm.          

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 91.0 mm     At George FL Charles Airport: 82.2 mm.   

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:47 am          Sunset tomorrow: 6:33 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east northeast near 18 mph

or 30 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with widely scattered

         showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 2:41 pm… High at 09:27 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 4:08 pm… High at 10:34 pm.

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.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Lingering moisture and instability in the wake of a tropical wave will continue to cause some cloudy periods with showers over the region during the forecast period.

Another tropical wave over the central tropical Atlantic is moving westward

near 17 mph or 28 km/h. Environmental conditions are expected to be conducive

for development of this system and a tropical depression or tropical storm is

likely to form within the next day or two. This system is expected to affect

mainly the northernmost part of the region by late Wednesday.

Interests in the Lesser Antilles should monitor the progress of this system.

Forecasters: Hyacinthia Camille & Venantius Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with light showers.

Present weather at George FL Charles Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.

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 east at 17 mph or 28 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.6 mm     At George FL Charles Airport: 1.8 mm.          

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 90.0 mm     At George FL Charles Airport: 81.5 mm.   

Sunset today: 6:33 pm          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:47 am   

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east northeast near 18 mph or 30 km/h.

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 2:41 pm… High at 09:27 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 4:08 pm… High at 10:34 pm.

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.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Lingering moisture and instability in the wake of a tropical wave will continue to cause cloudiness and scattered showers over the region during the forecast period.

Another tropical wave over the central tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. Environmental conditions are expected to be conducive for development of this system and a tropical depression or tropical storm is likely to form within the next day or two. This system is expected to affect mainly the northernmost part of the region by Wednesday evening.

Interests in the Lesser Antilles should monitor the progress of this system.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.

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

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 26°C or 79°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 am today:

At Hewanorra Airport:  0.1 mm                   

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 88.5 mm          

Sunset today: 6:33 pm          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:47 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: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms during the morning, becoming fair to partly cloudy with a few showers by afternoon.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 09:22 am… Low at 2:41 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 10:29 am… Low at 4:08 pm.

Seas: Moderate with waves 5 to 6 feet or 1.5 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms at first becoming fair to partly cloudy with a few showers by afternoon.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with a tropical wave in the vicinity of the Lesser Antilles will generate some showers and isolated thunderstorms over the region mainly during the morning.

Another tropical wave over the central tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. Environmental conditions are expected to be conducive for development of this system and a tropical depression or tropical storm is likely to form within the next day or two. This system is expected to affect mainly the northernmost part of the region by Wednesday evening.

Interests in the Lesser Antilles should monitor the progress of this system.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 26^th July, 2020

Forecaster:Avlon Charlery

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 northeast at 20 mph or

31 km/h.

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 88.4 mm          At GFL Charles Airport: 79.7 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:46 am          Sunset tomorrow: 6:33 pm

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: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated

thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 8:34 pm… Low at 3:03 am

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 9:41 pm… Low at 4:30 am

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave is expected to generate some showers and isolated thunderstorms over the region from tonight.

Another tropical wave over the central tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 20 mph or 31 km/h. Environmental conditions are forecast to be conducive for development of this system and a tropical depression is likely to form within the next two to three days as the system nears the lesser Antilles.

Interests in the Lesser Antilles should monitor the progress of this system.

12:00 Pm Weather Report

Date: 26^th July, 2020

Forecaster:Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is Partly cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is Partly cloudy and hazy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 32°C or 90°F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 28°C or 82°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 20 mph or

31 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport:  2.0 mm.  At GFL Charles Airport: nil.                  

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 88.4 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 79.7 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 18 mph

or 30 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy, with a few showers at first, becoming

increasingly cloudy from tonight with some scattered showers and a chance of

thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 1:53 pm…High at 8:34 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 3:20 pm…High at 9:41 pm.

Seas: Moderate to Locally rough with waves and swells 6 to 7 feet or 1.8 to 2.1 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy and hazy with a few showers at first. An increase in cloudiness with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms is expected from tonight.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave is expected to generate some showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the region from tonight.

Another tropical wave over the central tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 20 mph or 31 km/h. Gradual development of this system is possible and a Tropical Depression is likely to form within the next few days as the system nears the lesser Antilles.

Interests in the Lesser Antilles should monitor the progress of this system.

Forecasters: Hyacinthia Camille & Venantius Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is Partly 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 15 mph or 24 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport:  2.0 mm.                

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 88.4 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 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy, with a few showers at first, becoming increasingly cloudy from tonight 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: High at 8:03 am…Low at 1:53 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 9:10 am…Low at 3:20 pm.

Seas: Locally rough with waves and swells 6 to 7 feet or 1.8 to 2.1 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to brisk winds and rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy and hazy with a few showers at first. An increase in cloudiness with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms is expected from tonight.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave is expected to generate some showers and isolated thunderstorms over the region from tonight.

Another tropical wave over the central tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 17 mph or 28 km/h. Some gradual development of this system is possible early next week, and a tropical depression could form in the western tropical Atlantic Ocean before it reaches the lesser Antilles.

6:00 pm Weather Report
Date: 25th July, 2020
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.
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 22 mph or 35 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 4.5 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 3.0 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of July so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 88.1 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 79.7 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:46 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 northeast near 21 mph or 33 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: High at 7:47 pm…Low at 1:43 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 8:54 pm…Low at 3:10 am.
Seas: Locally rough with waves and swells 6 to 9 feet or 1.8 to 2.7 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to brisk winds and rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy and hazy with a few scattered showers over the Leeward and northern Windward Islands. Further south, generally cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moist and unstable conditions associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Gonzalo will cause cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the southern Windward Islands.
At 5:00 pm today, the remnants of Tropical Storm Gonzalo were located near latitude 11.0 North, longitude 63.0 West. The remnants of Gonzalo are forecast to move generally westward across the southern Caribbean for the next couple of days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h with higher gusts. Gusty conditions associated with squalls will be possible as the remnants of Gonzalo move westward.

A tropical wave about 700 miles east of the Lesser Antilles is moving westward at about 21 mph or 33 km/h. This wave is expected to begin affecting the Eastern Caribbean islands tomorrow afternoon.
Another tropical wave over the eastern tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 21 mph or 33 km/h. Some gradual development of this system is possible early next week, and a tropical depression could form in the western tropical Atlantic Ocean before it reaches the lesser Antilles.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 25^th July, 2020

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 23 mph or

37 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 5.4 mm         At GFL Charles: 3.7 mm          

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 86.4 mm        At GFL Charles:79.7 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 21 mph or

33 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with some scattered showers with 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 1:10 pm… High at 7:47 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 2:37 pm… High at 8:54 pm

Seas: Locally rough with waves and swells 6 to 9 feet or 1.8 to 2.7 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise extreme caution

due to brisk winds and rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy with some scattered showers over the Leeward and northern Windward Islands. Further south, cloudy to overcast with moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moist and unstable conditions will cause cloudiness and some scattered showers over the Leeward and northern Windward islands.

A tropical wave over the Western Atlantic is moving westward at about 20 mph or 31 km/h. This wave is expected to begin affecting the islands sometime on Sunday.

Another tropical wave over the eastern tropical Atlantic, is moving westward at about 15 mph or 24 km/h. This tropical wave is producing an area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. It could become a tropical depression by early next week.

…Tropical Storm Gonzalo still producing a small area of Tropical Storm-force winds…

At 11:00 am today the centre of Tropical Storm Gonzalo was located near latitude 10.5 degrees north, longitude 60.5 degrees west, about 55 miles or 90 kilometres southeast of Saint Lucia.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h with higher gusts. Little change in strength is expected before Gonzalo reaches the southern Windward Islands, later today. Weakening is expected after Gonzalo moves over the Eastern Caribbean Sea and this system is forecast to dissipate by Sunday night.

Tropical Storm Gonzalo is moving towards the west at 17 mph or 28 km/h. A westward to west-northwestward motion is expected for the next couple of days.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 25^th July, 2020

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair and hazy.

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 22 mph or

35 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 4.9 mm.             

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 86.4 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 24 mph or

39 km/h, with gusts near showers.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with some scattered showers at first. An increase in cloudiness and shower activity is expected later tonight.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised

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 6:57 am…Low at 1:10 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 8:04 am…Low at 02:37 pm.

Seas: Locally rough with waves and swells 6 to 9 feet or 1.8 to 2.7 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise extreme caution

due to brisk winds and rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy with some scattered showers over the Leeward and northern Windward Islands. Further south, partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moist and unstable conditions ahead of Tropical Storm Gonzalo will cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms mainly over the southern portion of the eastern Caribbean region tonight.

…Poorly organized Gonzalo still producing a small area of Tropical Storm-force winds…

At 5:00 am today the centre of Tropical Storm Gonzalo was located near latitude 10.1 degrees north, longitude 58.7 degrees west, about 270 miles or 500 kilometres southeast of Saint Lucia.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h. Little change in strength is expected before Gonzalo reaches the southern Windward Islands. Weakening is expected after Gonzalo moves over the Eastern Caribbean sea and this system is forecast to dissipate by Sunday night or Monday.

Tropical Storm Gonzalo is moving towards the west at 17 mph or 28 km/h. A westward to west-northwestward motion is expected for the next couple of days.

On this track the centre of Gonzalo will move across the southern Windward Islands Saturday afternoon or evening and over the eastern Caribbean Sea on Sunday.

Gonzalo is expected to produce total rain accumulations of 2 to 5 inches or 50

to 127 mm, with isolated maximum amounts of 8 inches or 200 mm over Saint Lucia and the southern Windward Islands.

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

Two tropical waves located over the Central and Eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.