Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Date: 1st June, 2024
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair with showers nearby.
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.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 88%.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 16 mph or 26 km/h.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 1.5 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of May so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 71.4 mm.

Sunset today: 6:29 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:34 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 20 mph or 31 km/h.
Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy and hazy, with scattered light to moderate showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.
Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to take the necessary precautions due to reduced air quality.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 11:45 am…Low at 5:06 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 6:44 am…High at 12:52 pm.
Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres.
Small craft operators should exercise caution due to reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Over the Windward Islands and areas further south, generally cloudy with scattered light to moderate showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms. Over the Leeward Islands, fair to partly cloudy and hazy, with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moisture and instability associated with a tropical wave located just east of the Lesser Antilles, is expected to affect the central and southern portions of the region during the next 24 hours.
Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is also moving westward near 17 mph or 20 km/h.
A plume of Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality across the Eastern Caribbean region, over the next couple of days.
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic during the next seven (7) days.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

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 30°C or 86°F.

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 74%.

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: trace.        At GFL Charles Airport: 1.7 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of May so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 69.9 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 80.4 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:34 am.            Sunset tomorrow: 6:29 pm.          

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 21 mph or 33 km/h.

Weather: Fair to occasionally cloudy and hazy with a few scattered showers tonight, becoming generally cloudy with scattered light to moderate showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms, from tomorrow morning.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to take the necessary precautions due to reduced air quality.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 11:06 pm… Low at 5:17 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 12:13 am… Low at 6:44 am.

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

Small craft operators should exercise caution due to reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the Windward Islands and areas further south, fair to occasionally cloudy and hazy with a few scattered showers tonight, becoming generally cloudy with scattered light to moderate showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms, from tomorrow morning. Over the Leeward Islands, fair to partly cloudy and hazy, with a few brief showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

A moderate to brisk easterly wind flow is expected across the Eastern Caribbean region, for the next few days.

A tropical wave located over the western Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 20 km/h. Moisture and instability associated with this wave is expected to affect mainly the southern half of the region from tomorrow.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is also moving westward near 17 mph or 20 km/h.

A plume of Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality across the Eastern Caribbean region, over the next couple of days.

Date: 31^st May, 2024

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy and hazy, with showers nearby.

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.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 70%.

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: trace.        At GFL Charles Airport: 0.7 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of May so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 69.9 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 79.4 mm.

Sunset today: 6:29 pm.           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:34 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 21 mph or 33 km/h.

Weather: Fair to occasionally cloudy and hazy with a few scattered showers today, becoming generally cloudy with scattered light to moderate showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms, from late tonight or early tomorrow morning.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to take the necessary precautions due to reduced air quality.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 4:21 pm…High at 11:06 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 5:48 pm…High at 12:13 am.

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

Small craft operators should exercise caution due to reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the Windward Islands and areas further south, fair to occasionally cloudy and hazy with a few scattered showers today, becoming generally cloudy with scattered light to moderate showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms, from late tonight or early tomorrow morning. Over the Leeward Islands, fair to partly cloudy and hazy, with a few brief showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

A moderate to brisk easterly wind flow is expected across the Eastern Caribbean region, for the next few days.

A tropical wave located over the western Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h. This wave is expected to affect mainly the southern half of the region from late tonight or early tomorrow morning.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is also moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

A plume of Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality across the Eastern Caribbean region, over the next couple of days.

Date: 31 May 2024.

PRESS RELEASE:  HURRICANE SEASON STARTS ON SATURDAY 01 JUNE 2024

Tomorrow 01 June marks the start of the 2024 hurricane season for the North Atlantic, the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. Major hurricane season forecasting agencies such as the Colorado State University, NOAA Climate Prediction Center, Tropical Storm Risk and the UK Met Office have all predicted an extremely active, above normal 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season.

• The Colorado State University team in their latest forecast released on 04 April 2024, predict the formation of twenty-three (23) named storms, of which eleven (11) will develop into hurricanes with five (5) attaining major hurricane status.

• The NOAA Climate Prediction Center scientists in their forecast released on 23 May 2024, predict an eighty-five (85) per cent probability of above normal cyclone activity this year. They have forecasted the formation of seventeen to twenty-five (17-25) named storms of which eight to thirteen (8-13) could become hurricanes including four to seven (4-7) major hurricanes.
• The Tropical Storm Risk team on May 30 2024predicted a season with the formation of twenty-four (24) named storms, of which twelve (12) will develop into hurricanes with six (6) attaining major hurricane status.  
• The UK Met Office in their forecast released on May 22, 2024 predicted twenty-two (22) named storms, twelve (12) hurricanes and four (4) major hurricanes.

An average season, based on data from 1991 to 2020, will produce fourteen (14) named storms, seven (7) hurricanes and three (3) major hurricanes.

Pre-season rainfall over Saint Lucia this year has generally been below average but the seasonal precipitation outlook for June to November, is for the likelihood for rainfall to be above normal. Heavy rainfall events that could trigger flash flooding and landslides remain a major concern this year. Brush fires during this dry season have destroyed some of the protective canopy on slopes in certain areas, thereby increasing the risk of soil erosion and landslides.                  

This year near-record heat which may have implications for public health and well-being is also forecasted for the period, June to November.

The Saint Lucia Met Services advises all Saint Lucian residents and interests in our region, to exercise due diligence in their planning and preparation for the hurricane season. We encourage you to consistently follow regional weather developments and to pay particular attention to local weather reports, advisories and bulletins issued by the Saint Lucia Meteorological Services. The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) will also be issuing important instructions and information which you are strongly advised to follow.

The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will as usual be utilizing all available communication channels and facilities, including local news and social media, to transmit timely information to the Saint Lucian populace and other interested parties.

The hurricane season ends on 30 November 2024.

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Venantius Descartes

Meteorologist  III

Saint Lucia Meteorological Services                                       

NAMES TO BE USED FOR TROPICAL STORMS/HURRICANES IN OUR REGION.

2024: Alberto, Beryl, Chris, Debby, Ernesto, Francine, Gordon, Helen, Isaac, Joyce, Kirk, Leslie, Milton, Nadine, Oscar, Patty, Rafael, Sara, Tony, Valerie and William.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 31^st May, 2024

Forecaster: Glenn Antoine

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.

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

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 78%.

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 2:00 am today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 5.7 mm.        

Total rainfall for the month of May so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 69.9 mm.  

Sunset today: 6:29 pm.           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:34 am.     

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 21 mph or 33 km/h.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy, with a few brief showers today, becoming generally cloudy with scattered light to moderate showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms, tonight into tomorrow.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to take the necessary precautions due to reduced air quality.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 10:13 am… Low at 4:21 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 11:20 am… Low at 5:48 pm.

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

Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution due to reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy and hazy, with a few showers today,

becoming generally cloudy with scattered light to moderate showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms, tonight into tomorrow.

WEATHER SUMMARY

A moderate to brisk easterly wind flow will prevail across the region for the next few days.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h. This wave is expected to affect the region from late tonight into tomorrow.

Another tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

A plume of Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality across the Eastern Caribbean region, over the next few days.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 30^th May, 2024

Forecaster: Venantius Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy with light showers.

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

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 77%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 19 mph or 35 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 5.7 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: trace.

Total rainfall for the month of May so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 69.9 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 78.7 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:34 am.       Sunset tomorrow: 6:29 pm.          

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 21 mph or 33 km/h.

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

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to take the necessary precautions due to reduced air quality.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 10:21 pm… Low at 3:55 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 11:28 pm… Low at 5:22 am.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to 2.1 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution due to reduced visibility and above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy and hazy skies, with a few showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

A moderate to brisk easterly wind flow will prevail across the region for the next few days.

Two tropical waves located over the central and eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

A plume of Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality across the Eastern Caribbean region, over the next few days.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.

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 26°C or 79°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 72%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 25 mph or 41 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 7.5 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: trace.

Total rainfall for the month of May so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 64.2 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 78.7 mm.

Sunset today: 6:28 pm.           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:34 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 21 mph or 33 km/h.

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

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to take the necessary precautions due to reduced air quality.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 3:32 pm… High at 10:21 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 4:59 pm… High at 11:28 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to 2.1 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution due to reduced visibility and above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms over the southern Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy and hazy, with a few showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

Moisture and instability associated with a tropical wave, will continue to cause some showery periods and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the southernmost portion of the Lesser Antilles, during the next 24 hours.

Two other tropical waves located over the central and eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

A plume of Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality across the Eastern Caribbean region, over the next few days.

Date: 30^th May, 2024

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with moderate showers.

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.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 84%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 24 mph or 39 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.8 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of May so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 64.2 mm.

Sunset today: 6:28 pm.           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:34 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 21 mph or 33 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to take the necessary precautions due to reduced air quality.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 8:44 am…Low at 3:32 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 9:51 am…Low at 4:59 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and easterly swells 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to 2.1 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution due to reduced visibility and above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms over the Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy and hazy, with a few showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

Moisture and instability associated with a tropical wave, will continue to cause some showery periods and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the southern half of the Lesser Antilles, during the next 24 hours.

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

A plume of Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality across the Eastern Caribbean region, over the next few days.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 29^th May, 2024

Forecaster: Venantius Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair and hazy.

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

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 73%.

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 2:00 pm today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.1 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 3.4 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of May so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 62.4 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport 78.7 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:34 am.       Sunset tomorrow: 6:28 pm.                                                  

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 20 mph or 31 km/h with a few gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy becoming cloudy at times with widely scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to take the necessary precautions due to reduced air quality.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 9:34 pm… Low at 2:21 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 10:41 pm… Low at 3:48 am.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and easterly swells 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to 2.1 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution due to reduced visibility and above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

 Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Windward Islands. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy with a few showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

An approaching tropical wave located east of the southern Windward Islands will cause some showery periods with isolated thunderstorms over the southern portion of the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours. The wave is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 21 mph or 33 km/h.

A plume of Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality across the Eastern Caribbean region, over the next few days.

12:00 Noon Weather Report

Date: 29^th May, 2024

Forecaster: Lucious Frederick

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy with showers nearby.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy and hazy.

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

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 82%.

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: 1.3 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 3.4 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of May so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 62.4 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport 78.7 mm.

Sunset today: 6:28 pm.          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:34 am.                                      

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east to east-southeast near 20 mph or 31 km/h with higher gusts near showers.

Weather: Partly and hazy with a few showers at first, becoming increasingly cloudy with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms from late tonight into tomorrow.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to take the necessary precautions due to reduced air quality.

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 9:34 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 4:08 pm…. High at 10:41 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and easterly swells 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to 2.1 metres.

Small craft operators should exercise caution due to reduced visibility and above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

 Fair to partly and hazy with a few showers at first, becoming increasingly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms from late tonight into tomorrow.

WEATHER SUMMARY

A tropical wave located just east of the southern Windward Islands is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This system, in combination with a surface trough presently located over the Leeward Islands, will cause some showery periods with isolated thunderstorms over the region during the next 24 hours.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 21 mph or 33 km/h.

A plume of Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality across the Eastern Caribbean region, over the next few days.