Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 1st July, 2022
Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy with showers nearby.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 25°C or 77°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 25°C or 77°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is 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: 2.1 mm
Total rainfall for the month of June:
At Hewanorra Airport: 220.7 mm

Sunset today: 6:36 pm Sunrise tomorrow: 5:39 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east-southeast near 23 mph or 37 km/h, with a few gusts.
Weather: Cloudy to overcast skies, with scattered showers, some of which may be heavy, and isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides should be vigilant and exercise extreme caution. Soil moisture content is already high, and any additional rainfall will increase the probability of these hazards.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 11:36 am… High at 6:05 pm
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 01:03 pm… High at 7:12 pm
Seas: Locally rough with waves and northeasterly swells 6 to 8 feet
or 1.8 to 2.4 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Generally cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A strong tropical wave, will produce cloudiness, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms across the region, during the next two days. The wave is moving west-northwestward near 23 mph or 37 km/h. This system has a low chance of development over the next five days.

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

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 30^th June, 2022

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy with light haze.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy with light haze.

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

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 30°C or 86°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at 21 mph or 33 km/h

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

At Hewanorra Airport:  5.1 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport:  12.1 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 218.7 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 253.4 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:39 am       Sunset tomorrow: 6:36 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS  

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east-southeast near 23 mph or 37 km/h, with a few gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with a few showers tonight, becoming from early morning, generally cloudy with scattered showers which may be heavy in some locations, gusty winds and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides should be vigilant and exercise caution as soil moisture content is already high from previous heavy rainfall activity.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 09:48 pm…High at 4:29 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:35 pm… Low at 11:15 pm…High at 5:36 am.

Seas: Locally rough with waves and northeasterly to easterly swells 6 to 8 feet  or 1.8 to 2.4 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy and hazy, with a few scattered showers at first becoming increasingly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms is from tonight over the southern Windwards and northern Windwards from tomorrow.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

An approaching tropical wave, east of the Lesser Antilles, will produce an increase in cloudiness, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms across the region, during the next couple of days.  The wave is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h and has a low chance of development over the next five days.

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

12:00 noon Weather Report
Date: 30th June, 2022
Forecaster: E. Francis

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.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 26°C or 79°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 26 mph or 43 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 29.3 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 23.9 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of June so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 218.6 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 252.7 mm.

Sunset today: 6:36 pm Sunrise tomorrow: 5:39 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-northeast near 25 mph or
41 km/h, with occasional gusts.
Weather: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with a few
scattered showers at first. An increase in cloudiness with showers and
possibly isolated thunderstorms is expected from tomorrow morning.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 5:28 pm… Low at 09:48 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 6:35 pm… Low at 11:15 pm.
Seas: Locally rough with waves and northeasterly to easterly swells 6 to 8 feet
or 1.8 to 2.4 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers at first. An increase in cloudiness with showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms
is expected from tomorrow morning.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
The atmosphere over our region remains sufficiently moist and unstable to support a few cloudy periods with showers, over the islands today and tonight.
Two tropical waves which were located over the western Tropical Atlantic have merged and this system is moving westward near 23 mph or 37 km/h. The system has a low chance of development over the next five days and is expected to begin affecting the Lesser Antilles from tomorrow morning.
Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is also moving westward near 23 mph or 37 km/h.

Date: 30th June, 2022
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly 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-northeast at 21 mph or
33 km/h.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 30.6 mm
Total rainfall for the month of June so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 218.6 mm

Sunset today: 6:36 pm Sunrise tomorrow: 5:39 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-northeast near 22 mph or
35 km/h, with a few gusts.
Weather: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy 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 11:00 am… High at 5:28 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 12:27 pm… High at 6:35 pm.
Seas: Locally rough with waves and northeasterly to easterly swells 6 to 8 feet
or 1.8 to 2.4 metres.
Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to brisk winds and locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy to cloudy and hazy skies, with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
The atmosphere over our region remains sufficiently moist and unstable to support a few cloudy periods with showers, over the islands during the forecast period.
Two tropical waves located over the central Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 23 and 15 mph or 37 and 24 km/h, respectively. The waves have a low chance of development over the next five days and are expected to begin affecting the Lesser Antilles from Friday.
A third tropical wave is located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with light showers.

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

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

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 29°C or 84°F.

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 pm today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 32.2 mm   At GFL Charles Airport: 40.8 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 213.6 mm   At GFL Charles Airport: 241.2 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:39 am             Sunset tomorrow: 6:36 pm  

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS  

Winds will be blowing from the east near 22 mph or 35 km/h, with a few gusts.

Weather: Mostly cloudy, hazy and windy with scattered light to moderate showers tonight, becoming partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with a few showers from late tonight night into tomorrow.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides should continue 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: Low at 9:11 pm… High at 3:51 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at present… Low at 10:38 pm.

Seas: Locally rough with waves 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 locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the southern Windward Islands and areas further south, mostly cloudy, hazy, and windy with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, partly cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Potential Tropical Cyclone Two continues to move westward away from the Eastern Caribbean region. Lingering moisture and instability in the wake of the system will continue to generate periods of cloudiness, some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms across the southern portion of the Eastern Caribbean region during the next 24 hours.

Two tropical waves located over the central Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h and 23 mph or 37 km/h respectively. The waves have a low chance of development over the next five days and are expected to begin affecting the Lesser Antilles from Friday.   

A third tropical wave is located near the African coast and is moving westward near 23 mph or 37 km/h.

Date: 29^th June, 2022

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 29^th June, 2022

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

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 28°C or 82°F.

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 28 mph or 44 km/h, gusting

to 39 mph or 63 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 7.9 mm    At GFL Charles Airport: 28.3 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 189.3 mm   At GFL Charles Airport: 228.7 mm.

Sunset today: 6:35 pm            Sunrise tomorrow: 5:39 am 

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS  

Winds will be blowing from the east near 25 mph or 41 km/h, with a few gusts.

Weather: Mostly cloudy, hazy and windy with some scattered light to moderate showers, gusty winds and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides should continue 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 4:53 pm…Low at 9:11 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at present… High at 6:00 pm.

Seas: Rough with waves 6 to 11 feet or 1.8 to 3.4 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the central Windward Islands and areas further south, partly cloudy to cloudy, hazy, windy, some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere partly cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Potential Tropical Cyclone Two continues to move westward away from the Eastern Caribbean region. Lingering moisture and instability in the wake of the system will continue to generate periods of cloudiness, some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms across parts of the Eastern Caribbean region during the next 24 hours.

The severe weather advisory has been discontinued for Saint Lucia from 6:00 am today.

Two tropical waves located over the central Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h and 20 mph or 31 km/h respectively. The waves have a low chance of development over the next five days and are expected to begin affecting the Lesser Antilles from Friday.   

A third tropical wave is located near the African coast and is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 29th June, 2022
Forecaster: E. Francis

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 25°C or 77°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 32 mph or 52 km/h, gusting
to 44 mph or 70 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 6.8 mm
Total rainfall for the month of June so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 188.0 mm

Sunset today: 6:35 pm Sunrise tomorrow: 5:39 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from the east near 29 mph or 46 km/h, with higher gusts.
Weather: Cloudy and hazy with periods of rain, scattered showers which may be
moderate to heavy in some areas, gusty winds and possibly isolated
thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides should be vigilant and exercise caution.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 10:23 am… High at 4:53 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 11:50 am… High at 6:00 pm.
Seas: Locally rough to rough with waves 7 to 12 feet or 2.1 to 3.7 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Over the central Windward Islands and areas further south, cloudy to overcast with gusty winds, periods of rain, scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere partly cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
At 5:00 am today Potential Tropical Cyclone Two was centered near latitude 11.3 North, longitude 65.4 West or 200 miles or 320 km east southeast of Curacao. The system is moving toward the west near 30 mph or 48 km/h. A westward or west-northwestward motion is expected through Thursday. On the forecast track, the system will pass near the southern Caribbean Sea today and over the southwestern Caribbean Sea on Friday.
The severe weather advisory has been discontinued for Saint Lucia from 6:00 am today.
A tropical wave located just to the east of the Lesser Antilles is expected to cause cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the southern portion of the region during the forecast period.
A second tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. Gradual development of this system is possible and it is expected to affect the Lesser Antilles over the weekend.
Another two tropical waves located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic and near the African coast are both moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 28^th June, 2022

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

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

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

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

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 30°C or 86°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-southeast at 39 mph or 63 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.2 mm    At GFL Charles Airport: 4.6 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 181.4 mm   At GFL Charles Airport: 200.4 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:39 am        Sunset tomorrow: 6:35 pm        

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS  

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near 28 mph or 44 km/h with higher gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy, windy and hazy, becoming cloudy to overcast with periods of rain, scattered moderate to heavy showers, gusty winds and isolated thunderstorms from tonight into tomorrow.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides should be vigilant and exercise EXTREME caution.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 4:21 pm… Low at 8:35 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 5:28 pm… Low at 10:02 pm.

Seas: From tonight seas will be rough, especially on the Atlantic side, with waves 7 to 11 feet or 2.1 to 3.4 meters.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the central Windward Islands and areas further south, cloudy to overcast  with gusty winds, periods of rain, scattered moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms. Elsewhere partly cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

At 5:00 pm today Potential Tropical Cyclone Two was centered near latitude 10.1 North, longitude 59.5 West or 120 miles or 200 km east of Trinidad. The system is moving toward the west near 24 mph (39 km/h). A westward or west-northwestward motion is expected through Thursday. On the forecast track, the system will pass near or over portions of the southern Windward Islands by tonight.

A severe weather advisory has been issued for Saint Lucia from midnight to Wednesday evening. This system is expected to produce rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches or 25 to 75 millimetres across Saint Lucia. Interests in the Windward Islands should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

Two tropical waves located over the central Atlantic are forecast to interact with each other during the next few days as they move westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. Gradual development of this system is possible and it is expected to affect the Lesser Antilles over the weekend.   

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.

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 28 mph or 44 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 15.1 mm   At GFL Charles Airport: 6.3 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 181.4 mm   At GFL Charles Airport: 200.4 mm.

Sunset today: 6:35 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:39 am       

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS  

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near 26 mph or 43 km/h with higher gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy, windy and hazy, becoming cloudy to overcast with periods of rain, scattered moderate to heavy showers, gusty winds and isolated thunderstorms from tonight into tomorrow.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides should be vigilant and exercise EXTREME caution.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 4:21 pm… Low at 8:35 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 5:28 pm… Low at 10:02 pm.

Seas: Locally rough with waves 6 to 9 feet or 1.8 to 2.7 metres today. From tonight seas will be rough, especially on the Atlantic side, with waves 7 to 11 feet or 2.1 to 3.4 meters.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the central Windward Islands and areas further south, cloudy to overcast at times with gusty winds, periods of rain, scattered moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms. Elsewhere partly cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

At 11:00 am today the center of Potential Tropical Cyclone Two was centered near latitude 9.8 North, longitude 57.5 West or 260 miles or 420 km east of Trinidad. The system is moving toward the west near 23 mph (37 km/h). A westward or west-northwestward motion is expected through Thursday. On the forecast track, the system will pass near or over portions of the southern Windward Islands by tonight.

A severe weather advisory has been issued for Saint Lucia from midnight to Wednesday evening. This system is expected to produce rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches or 25 to 75 millimetres across Saint Lucia. Interests in the Windward Islands should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

Two tropical waves located over the central Atlantic are forecast to interact with each other during the next few days as they move westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. Gradual development of this system is possible and it is expected to affect the Lesser Antilles over the weekend.   

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 28^th June, 2022

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

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 northeast at 24 mph or 39 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 47.5 mm

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 181.2 mm 

Sunset today: 6:35 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:39 am       

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS  

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near 23 mph or 37 km/h with higher gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy, windy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers during the day.  A gradual increase in cloudiness with some scattered moderate to heavy showers, gusty winds and isolated thunderstorms is expected from tonight and into Wednesday.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 09:46 am… High at 4:21 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:13 am… High at 5:28 pm

Seas: Locally rough with waves 6 to 9 feet or 1.8 to 2.7 metres today. Tonight into tomorrow, rough, especially on the Atlantic side, with waves 7 to 11 feet or 2.1 to 3.4 meters.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy at times with scattered showers, gusty winds and isolated thunderstorms across the Central Windward Islands.  Further, south tropical storm conditions. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The area of disturbance east of the southern Eastern Caribbean has been upgraded to Potential Tropical Cyclone Two.

At 5:00 am today the center of Potential Tropical Cyclone Two was centered near latitude 9.3 North, longitude 55.2 West or 420 miles or 680 km east of Trinidad. The system is moving toward the west near 23 mph (37 km/h). A westward or west-northwestward motion is expected through Thursday. On the forecast track, the system will pass near or over portions of the southern Windward Islands by tonight. Conditions appear conducive for development if the disturbance remains over water.

A severe weather advisory has been issued for Saint Lucia from midnight today Tuesday to 4:00 pm on Wednesday. The system is expected to produce rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches or 25 to 75 millimetres on the island. Tropical storm warnings have been issued for Trinidad and Tobago, and Grenada and its dependencies. Interests in the Windward Islands should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

A tropical wave located about 1200 miles east of the Windward Islands is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms. This system is forecast to interact with another tropical wave to its east over the next several days, and some gradual development is possible later this week while the overall system moves west-northwestward at around 15 mph across the central tropical Atlantic.