Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 05^th October, 2023

Forecaster: Glenn Antoine

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy.

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

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 25°C or 77°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 75%.

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

37 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 13.8 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 10.5 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 103.8 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: 23.1 mm.

Sunset today: 5:50 pm.              Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.             

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Cloudy to overcast skies with scattered showers, which may be heavy at

         times, periods of rain, and isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to exercise caution.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 12:48 pm…High at 7:39 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 02:15 pm…High at 8:46 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 are advised to exercise caution due to above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy to overcast skies with scattered showers, which may be heavy at times, periods of rain and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with a tropical wave, will continue to cause cloudiness, showers, periods of rain and isolated thunderstorms across the region during the next 24 hours.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Date: 05th October, 2023
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is overcast with showers and thunderstorms.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 26°C or 79°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 25°C or 77°F.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 89%.
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 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 0.5 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of October so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 90.5 mm.

Sunset today: 5:50 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast and east-northeast near 16mph or 26 km/h, with gusts near showers.
Weather: Cloudy to overcast skies, with scattered showers which may be heavy at times, periods of rain and isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to exercise caution.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 08:58 am…Low at 12:48 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 10:05 am…Low at 02:15 pm.
Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 4 to 7 feet or 1.2 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
Cloudy to overcast skies, with scattered showers which may be heavy at times, periods of rain and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moisture and instability associated with a tropical wave, will continue to cause cloudiness, showers, periods of rain and isolated thunderstorms across the region during the next 24 hours.
Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

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

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 33°C or 91°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 88%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-southeast at 14 mph or

22 km/h.

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 90.0 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 12.6 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.           Sunset tomorrow: 5:50 pm.                  

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy, with scattered showers which may be heavy at times and isolated thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 6:42 pm… Low at 2:19 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 7:49 pm… Low at 3:46 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers, which may be heavy in some locations and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with a tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles is expected to cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms across the region during the forecast period.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 23 mph or 37 km/h.

Date: 04^th October, 2023

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 33°C or 91°F.

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 71%.

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: nil.          At GFL Charles Airport: trace.

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 90.0 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 12.6 mm.

Sunset today: 5:51 pm.              Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy with a few brief showers at first, becoming generally cloudy, with scattered light to moderate showers and isolated thunderstorms from tonight into tomorrow.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 12:04 pm…High at 6:42 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 1:31 pm…High at 7:49 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 with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the northern Leeward Islands. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy with a few brief showers at first, becoming generally cloudy, with scattered light to moderate showers and isolated thunderstorms from tonight into tomorrow.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with Tropical Storm Philippe, will continue to cause cloudiness with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the northern Leeward Islands during the forecast period.

A tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles is expected to affect the region from tonight into tomorrow.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 23 mph or 37 km/h.

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was located near latitude 21.2 degrees North, longitude 65.7 degrees West or about 200 miles or 320 kilometers north-northwest of St. Thomas. Philippe is moving toward the north-northwest near 7 mph or 11 km/h and away from our region.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 04^th October, 2023

Forecaster: Glenn Antoine

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

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.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 84%.

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 am today: 

At Hewanorra Airport: nil.

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 90.0 mm.       

Sunset today: 5:51 pm.                        Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 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.  

Weather: partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy skies, with a few brief showers at first, becoming generally cloudy, with scattered light to moderate showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms, from tonight into tomorrow.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour:  High at 7:44 am…Low at 12:04 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:    High at 8:51 am…Low at 01:31 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy to overcast with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Leeward and northern Windward Islands. Elsewhere, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with a few brief showers at first, becoming generally cloudy with scattered light to moderate showers and possible isolated thunderstorms from tonight.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with Tropical Storm Philippe will continue to cause cloudiness with scattered showers, and possible isolated thunderstorms, over the Leeward and northern Windward Islands during the next 24 hours.

A tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles is expected to affect the region from tonight into tomorrow.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 23 mph or 37 km/h.

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was located near latitude 20.5 degrees North, longitude 65.5 degrees West or about 150 miles or 240 kilometers north-northwest of St. Thomas. Philippe is moving toward the northwest near 9 mph or 15 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h, with higher gusts. On the forecast track, the center of Philippe is expected to move away from the Virgin Islands. Interests in the Leeward Islands should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 03^rd October, 2023

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus/Shemma Joseph

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is overcast.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy.

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

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 82%.

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 pm today: 

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.1 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 0.5 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 90.0 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 12.6 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.       Sunset tomorrow: 5:51 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Mostly cloudy skies at first becoming partly cloudy to 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: High at present… Low at 1:11 am… High at 7:44 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 7:03 pm… Low at 2:38 am… High at 8:51 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy to overcast with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Leeward and northern Windward Islands. Elsewhere, generally cloudy skies, becoming partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with Tropical Storm Philippe will continue to cause cloudiness with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Leeward and northern Windward Islands during the next 24 hours.

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was located near latitude 19.6 degrees North, longitude 64.9 degrees West or about 85 miles or 135 kilometers north of St. Thomas. Philippe is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph or 19 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h, with higher gusts. On the forecast track, the center of Philippe is expected to move away from the Virgin Islands. Interests in the Leeward Islands should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

A tropical wave located over the western Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 21 mph or 33 km/h.  This wave is expected to begin affecting our region by early Thursday.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is overcast.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is overcast.

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.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 79%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the south-southeast at 14 mph or 22 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 57.5 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 4.0 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 90.0 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 12.6 mm.

Sunset today: 5:52 pm.          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the southeast near 15 mph or 24 km/h.  

Weather: Mostly cloudy, with some scattered light to moderate 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 5:56 pm… Low at 1:11 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 12:54 pm… High at 7:03 pm.  

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Overcast with moderate to heavy showers, frequent thunderstorms and tropical storm force winds over the Leeward Islands. Further south, generally cloudy with scattered light to moderate showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Tropical Storm Philippe will continue to impact the Leeward Islands during the next 24 hours. Moisture and instability associated with this system, will continue to cause scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the remainder of the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was located near latitude 18.9 degrees North, longitude 63.9 degrees West or about 70 miles or 115 kilometers northwest of Anguilla. Philippe is moving toward the northwest near 10 mph or 17 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h, with higher gusts. On the forecast track, the center of Philippe is expected to pass just north of the British Virgin Islands today and then move away from the northern Leeward Islands beginning tonight.

A tropical storm warning is in effect for Anguilla. A tropical storm watch is in effect for the British Virgin Islands. Interests elsewhere in the Leeward Islands should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

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

Another tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

Date: 03^rd October, 2023

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.

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

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 85%.

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 2:00 am today: 

At Hewanorra Airport: 65.0 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 90.0 mm.

Sunset today: 5:52 pm.          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Mostly cloudy, with some scattered light to moderate 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 6:47 am…Low at 11:27 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 7:54 am…Low at 12:54 pm.  

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Overcast with moderate to heavy showers, frequent thunderstorms and tropical storm force winds over the Leeward Islands. Further south, generally cloudy with scattered light to moderate showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Tropical Storm Philippe will continue to impact the Leeward Islands during the next 24 hours. Moisture and instability associated with this system, will continue to cause scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the remainder of the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was located near latitude 18.5 degrees North, longitude 62.9 degrees West or about 25 miles or 40 kilometers east-northeast of Anguilla. Philippe is moving toward the northwest near 8 mph or 13 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph or 85 km/h, with higher gusts. On the forecast track, the center of Philippe is expected to pass north of the Leeward Islands today.

A tropical storm warning is in effect for Anguilla and Antigua and Barbuda.  Interests elsewhere in the Leeward Islands should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Another tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 2^nd October, 2023

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy.

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

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 85 %.

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: 88.9 mm         At GFL Charles Airport: 9.2 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 88.9 mm         At GFL Charles Airport: 12.1 mm.     

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am        Sunset tomorrow: 5:52 pm                       

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the southwest and south-southeast near 16 mph or 26 km/h, with higher gusts near showers.  

Weather: Mostly cloudy skies, with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.  A gradual improvement is expected from tonight.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to exercise caution.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at present…Low at 12:13 am…High at 6:47 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:23 pm…Low at 1:40 pm… High at 7:54 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy with scattered showers, with tropical storm winds and isolated thunderstorms over the northern Leewards. Further south, Cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with Tropical Storm Philippe, will continue to cause scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was located near latitude 17.6 degrees North, longitude 61.5 degrees West or about 20 miles or 30 kilometers east of Barbuda. Philippe is moving toward the northwest near 7 mph or 11 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph or 85 km/h, with higher gusts. On the forecast track, the center of Philippe is expected to pass near or just northeast of the northern Leeward Islands on Tuesday.

A tropical storm warning is in effect for Barbuda and Antigua.  Interests in the northern Leeward Islands should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 8 mph or 13 km/h.

Date: 2^nd October, 2023

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus/Shemma Joseph

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy.

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 98 %.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the west-southwest at 16 mph or 26 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 32.5 mm.             At GFL Charles Airport: 8.6 mm.      

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport:  32.5 mm.            At GFL Charles Airport: 8.6 mm.      

Sunset today: 5:52 pm      Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am                        

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the southwest and south-southeast near 16 mph or 26 km/h, with higher gusts near showers.  

Weather: Mostly cloudy skies, with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.  A gradual improvement is expected from tonight.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to exercise caution.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 10:52 am… High at 5:16 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 12:19 pm… High at 6:23 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy with scattered showers, some of which may be heavy with gusty winds and isolated thunderstorms over the central Windward Islands and areas further north.  Elsewhere, partly cloudy skies becoming cloudy at times with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with Tropical Storm Philippe, will continue to cause scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was located near latitude 17.1 degrees North, longitude 60.7 degrees West or about 80 miles or 130 kilometers east-southeast of Barbuda. Philippe is moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph or 11 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph or 85 km/h, with higher gusts. On the forecast track, the center of Philippe is expected to pass near or just northeast of the northern Leeward Islands tonight.

A tropical storm warning is in effect for Barbuda and a tropical storm watch is in effect for Antigua. Interests in the northern Leeward Islands should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 8 mph or 13 km/h.