Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 28^th September, 2023

Forecaster: Glenn Antoine

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

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 85%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 5.8  mm.  

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 70.6 mm.  

Sunset today: 5:55 pm                  Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am      

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be light and variable or calm at times.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies, with a few isolated showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 08:37 am…High at 3:00 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:04 am…High at 4:07 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy skies, with a few light showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Light and variable winds along with warm temperatures, will continue across the Lesser Antilles over the next few days.

Tropical Storm Philippe remains over the open waters of the Atlantic, about 560 miles or 900 kilometers east of the northern Leeward Islands. Philippe is moving toward the west near 5 mph or 7 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph or 85 km/h, with higher gusts. Interests in the Leeward Islands should monitor the progress of this system.

A strong tropical wave associated with and area of low pressure, located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 8 mph or 13 km/h. This wave has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 48 hours.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 27^th September, 2023

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 30°C or 86°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 85%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 6.4  mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 37.2 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 70.6 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 103.3 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am        Sunset tomorrow: 5:55 pm        

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be light and variable or calm at times.

Weather: Cloudy at first becoming fair to occasionally cloudy, with few light to moderate showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 7:51 pm…High at 2:37 am…Low at 08:37 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:18 pm…High at 3:44 am…Low at 10:04 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy, with scattered light to moderate showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Leeward to central Windward Islands. Further south, fair to partly cloudy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A trough system will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and isolated thunder-storms over the northern to central portions of the Lesser Antilles during the next 12 to 24 hours.

Tropical Storm Philippe remains over the open waters of the North Atlantic Islands. Philippe is moving toward the west near 5 mph or 7 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph or 85 km/h, with higher gusts. Interests in the Leeward Islands should monitor the progress of this system.

A strong tropical wave associated with and area of low pressure, located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 48 hours.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy  

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers.

Present weather at GFL 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 24°C or 75°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 81%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 10 mph or 17 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 6.3  mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 34.0 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 70.5 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 100.1 mm.

Sunset today: 5:56 pm.          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the northeast and south near 7 mph or 11 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy, with 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 2:28 pm… Low at 7:51 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 3:35 pm… Low at 9:18 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 scattered light to moderate showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Leeward to central Windward Islands. Further south, fair to partly cloudy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A trough system will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and isolated thunder-storms over the northern to central portions of the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Philippe was located near latitude 17.5 degrees north, longitude 53.7 degrees west or 620 miles or 995 kilometres east of the northern Leeward Islands. Philippe is moving toward the west near 9 mph or 15 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph or 85 km/h, with higher gusts. Interests in the Leeward Islands should monitor the progress of this system.

A strong tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 48 hours.

Date: 27^th September, 2023

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar  

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers and thunderstorms.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 25°C or 77°F.

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 91%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the northeast at 6 mph or 9 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.6 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 64.8 mm.

Sunset today: 5:56 pm.          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the northeast and southeast near 9 mph or 15 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy, with 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: Low at 8:02 am…High at 2:28 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:29 am…High at 3:35 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 scattered light to moderate showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Leeward to central Windward Islands. Further south, fair to partly cloudy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A trough system will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and isolated thunder-storms over the northern to central portions of the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was located near latitude 17.6 degrees north, longitude 52.7 degrees west or 685 miles or 1100 kilometres east of the northern Leeward Islands. Philippe is moving toward the west near 12 mph or 19 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h, with higher gusts. Interests in the Leeward Islands should monitor the progress of this system.

A strong tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h. This wave has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 48 hours.

6:00 pm Weather Report
Date: 26th September, 2023
Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy with showers nearby.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 29°C or 84 °F.
Todays’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 33°C or 91°F.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 74 %.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 0.2 mm At GFL Charles Airport: 4.8 mm
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 64.2 mm At GFL Charles Airport: 66.1 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am Sunset tomorrow: 5:56 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the northeast and east near 9 mph or 15 km/h, becoming lighter at times.
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: Low at 6:51 pm… High at 1:41 am
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 8:18 pm… High at 2:48 am
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 locally rough seas.
FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A trough system is expected to cause occasional cloudiness, with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was located near latitude 17.1 degrees north, longitude 51.3 degrees west or 780 miles east of the Northern Leeward Islands. Philippe is expected to remain over the open water and poses no direct threat to our region.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 48 hours.

Date: 26th September, 2023

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus/Shemma Joseph  

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 33°C or 91°F.

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 65 %.

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: 0.2 mm          At GFL Charles Airport: 4.8 mm

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 64.2 mm         At GFL Charles Airport: 66.1 mm

Sunset today: 5:57 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am                   

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the northeast and east near 9 mph or 15 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies, with scattered light to moderate showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 1:57 pm… Low at 6:51 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 3:04 pm… Low at 8:18 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A trough system is expected to cause occasional cloudiness, with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was located near latitude 17.3 degrees north, longitude 50.3 degrees west or 845 miles east of the Northern Leeward Islands. Philippe is expected to remain over the open water and poses no direct threat to our region.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 48 hours.

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 26°C or 79°F.

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 86 %.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the north at 6 mph or 9 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.2 mm

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 64.2 mm   

Sunset today: 5:57 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am                   

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair skies, becoming occasionally cloudy with scattered light to moderate showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 7:23 am…High at 1:57 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:50 am…High at 3:04 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A trough system is expected to cause occasional cloudiness, with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was located near latitude 17.7 degrees north, longitude 49.0 degrees west or 925 miles east of the Northern Leeward Islands. Philippe is moving toward the west near 13 mph or 20 km/h and this general motion is forecast to continue for the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph or 85 km/h, with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is expected during the next few days. Philippe is expected to remain over the open water and poses no direct threat to our region.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven days.

Date: 25th September, 2023
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

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 29°C or 84°F.
Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 32°C or 90°F.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 80 %.
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 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 1.5 mm At GFL Charles: 8.6 mm
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 64.0 mm At GFL Charles: 61.3 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am Sunset tomorrow: 5:57 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east and northeast near 15 mph or 24 km/h.
Weather: Fair and hazy skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few light showers.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at present…High at 12:37 am…Low at 7:23 am
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 7:09 pm…High at 01:44 am…Low at 8:50 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 skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers over the northern Windward and Leeward Islands. Further south, fair to occasionally cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Light to moderate east-northeasterly winds will continue across the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.
Moist and unstable conditions will cause occasional cloudiness, with scattered showers over the central and northern portions of the Eastern Caribbean during the forecast period.

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was located near latitude 17.3 degrees north, longitude 46.7 degrees west or 1080 miles east of the Northern Leeward Islands. Philippe is moving toward the west near 15 mph or 24 km/h. A turn to the west-northwest is expected by tonight and a northwestward motion is forecast to occur in a couple of days.
Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h, with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next few days. Philippe is expected to remain over the open water and poses no direct threat to our region.

A tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven days.

12:00 noon Weather Report
Date: 25th September, 2023
Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy and hazy.
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.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 73 %.
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: 7.7 mm At GFL Charles: 11.4 mm
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 64.0 mm At GFL Charles: 61.3 mm

Sunset today: 5:58 pm Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-northeast near 14 mph or 22 km/h.
Weather: Generally fair and hazy 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: High at 1:23 pm… Low at 5:42 pm
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 2:30 pm… Low at 7:09 pm
Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 6 feet or 0.9 to 1.8 metres.
FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Fair skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few showers over the Leeward and northern Windward Islands. Further south, cloudy to overcast with scattered showers and thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Light to moderate winds will continue across the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone is expected to cause cloudy periods with scattered showers, and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the southern portion of the region during the forecast period.

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was located near latitude 17.3 degrees north, longitude 45.5 degrees west. Philippe is moving toward the west near 13 mph or 20 km/h. A turn to the west-northwest is expected by tonight, and a northwestward motion is forecast to occur in a couple of days.
Maximum sustained winds remain near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next few days. Philippe is expected to remain over the open water and poses no direct threat to our region.

A tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This wave has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven days.

Date: 25th September, 2023

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus/Shemma Joseph  

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

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

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 79%.

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: 7.7 mm      

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 64.0 mm       

Sunset today: 5:58 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am                    

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: 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 6:38 am… High at 1:23 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:05 am… High at 2:30 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few showers over the Leeward and northern Windward Islands.  Further south, partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Light to moderate winds will continue across the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone is expected to cause cloudy periods with scattered showers, and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the extreme southern portion of the region during the forecast period.

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was located near latitude 17.4 degrees north, longitude 43.9 degrees west. Philippe is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph or 17 km/h. This general motion is expected for the next day or two, with a gradual turn to the northwest by mid-week. Maximum sustained winds remain near 50 mph or 85 km/h, with higher gusts. Philippe is expected to remain over the open water and poses no direct threat to our region.

A tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.  This wave has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven days.