Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Date: 19^th August, 2025

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 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 71%.

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: nil.          At GFL Charles Airport: trace.

Total rainfall for the month of August thus far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 53.6 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 32.7 mm.

Sunset today: 6:23 pm.              Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from the east near 17 mph or 28 km/h.
Weather: Fair skies occasionally becoming cloudy, with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 2:06 pm…Low at 5:47 pm. 
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 3:13 pm…Low at 7:14 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 occasionally becoming cloudy, with widely scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A weak tropical wave will cause occasionally cloudy skies, with some widely scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles, during the next 24 hours.

Another tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. Gradual development of this wave is expected during the next few days, and a tropical depression could form toward the end of the week or this weekend. This system should approach the vicinity of the Leeward Islands on Friday.

A third tropical wave located over the far eastern tropical Atlantic, continues to produce a concentrated area of showers and thunderstorms. Development of this wave is possible over the next couple of days, as the system moves westward at around 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Date: 19^th August, 2025

Forecaster: Lucious Frederick

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

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 82%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at 13 mph or 20 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 August thus far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 53.6 mm   

Sunset today: 6:23 pm    Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am                                     

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east near 12 mph or 19 km/h.
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 7:17 am.  High at 2:06 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:44 am.  High at 3:13 pm.
Seas: Slight with waves up to 3 feet or 0.9 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered light to moderate showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave will bring cloudy skies with some showery periods over the Lesser Antilles today.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 21 mph or 33 km/h. Gradual development of this wave is possible and a tropical depression could form during the latter part of the week.

A third tropical wave located over the far eastern tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 21 mph or 33 km/h.

6:00 pm Weather Report
Date: 18^th August, 2025
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 29°C or 84°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-southeast at 14 mph or 22 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: nil
Total rainfall for the month of August thus far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 53.6 mm    At GFL Charles Airport: 32.7 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am                       Sunset tomorrow: 6:23 pm     

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and east near 15 mph or 24 km/h.
Weather: Fair at first, becoming partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered light to moderate showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms from late tonight.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 11:47 pm… Low at 7:17 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 12:54 am… Low at 8:44 am.
Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Fair to partly cloudy with a few showers at first, becoming partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms from late tonight into tomorrow.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
An approaching tropical wave, located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles, is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave is expected to cause occasional cloudiness, scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over parts of the Lesser Antilles from late tonight into Tuesday.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 21 mph or 33 km/h. Gradual development of this wave is possible and a tropical depression could form during the latter part of the week.

A third tropical wave located over the far eastern tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 21 mph or 33 km/h.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 18^th August, 2025

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

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 27°C or 81°F.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 69%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-southeast at 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: nil        At GFL Charles Airport: nil

Total rainfall for the month of August thus far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 53.4 mm    At GFL Charles Airport: 32.7 mm

Sunset today: 6:24 pm       Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am   

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and east near 15 mph or 24 km/h.
Weather: Today, mainly fair skies with a chance of a few brief showers today. Tonight and tomorrow, cloudy at times with some light to moderate scattered showers.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 1:17 pm…Low at 4:31 pm
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 2:24 pm…Low at 5:58 pm
Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Fair skies becoming occasionally cloudy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High-Pressure System will become the dominant weather feature across the region today producing light to moderate winds and fair skies. However, a tropical wave, currently positioned east of the Lesser Antilles is advancing westward at approximately 17 mph (28 km/h). The wave is expected to bring an increase in moisture and instability which will result in a few periods of cloudiness and showers over parts of the Lesser Antilles from late tonight and tomorrow Tuesday.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. Gradual development of this wave is possible and a tropical depression could form during the latter part of the week.

At 11:00 am today, the eye of Hurricane Erin was located near latitude 23.1 North, longitude 70.8 West. Erin is moving toward the west-northwest and further away from our region near 10 mph or 17 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 140 mph or 220 km/h, with higher gusts. 

Date: 18th August, 2025
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 28°C or 82°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 27°C or 81°F.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 78%.
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 8:00 pm last night:
At Hewanorra Airport: nil
Total rainfall for the month of August thus far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 53.4 mm

Sunset today: 6:24 pm Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and east near 15 mph or 24 km/h.
Weather: Fair to occasionally cloudy skies, 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 6:13 am…High at 1:17 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 7:40 am…High at 2:24 pm.
Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Fair skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
The Atlantic High-Pressure System will become the dominant weather feature across the region. However, moisture and instability ahead of an approaching tropical wave will cause some cloudiness and showers over portions of the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.
A tropical wave located over the western Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave is expected to affect our region from late tonight into tomorrow.
Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h. Gradual development of this wave is possible and a tropical depression could form during the latter part of the week.

At 5:00 am today, the eye of Hurricane Erin was located near latitude 22.8 North, longitude 70.2 West. Erin is moving toward the northwest and further away from our region near 13 mph or 20 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 130 mph or 215 km/h, with higher gusts.

Date: 17th August, 2025
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

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 32°C or 90°F.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 78%.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the southeast at 8 mph or 13 km/h.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: nil At GFL Charles Airport: nil
Total rainfall for the month of August thus far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 53.4 mm At GFL Charles Airport: 32.7 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am Sunset tomorrow: 6:24 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from the southeast near 15 mph or 24 km/h, becoming lighter at times.
Weather: Fair and warm, becoming cloudy at times with a few brief showers.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 10:25 pm…Low at 6:13 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 11:32 pm…Low at 7:40 am.
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 scattered showers and possibly thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Weak unstable conditions will continue to cause some showers and possibly thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles tonight. The Atlantic High-Pressure System will become the dominant weather feature across the region and as a result, generally more stable weather conditions are expected from tomorrow.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave is expected to affect the region by Tuesday.
Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. Gradual development of this wave is possible during the middle to latter portion of the week.

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Hurricane Erin was located near latitude 21.7 North, longitude 68.5 West or about 275 miles or 445 km northwest of Puerto Rico. Erin is moving toward the west-northwest and further away from our region near 13 mph or 20 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 125 mph or 205 km/h, with higher gusts.

12:00 noon Weather Report
Date: 17^th August, 2025
Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.
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 69%.
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 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: nil           At GFL Charles Airport: nil
Total rainfall for the month of August thus far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 53.4 mm       At GFL Charles Airport: 32.7 mm      

Sunset today: 6:24 pm               Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am                             

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from the southeast near 14 mph or 22 km/h.
Weather: Fair and warm, becoming cloudy at times with a few 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 12:02 pm… Low at 3:11 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 01:09 pm… Low at 4:38 pm.
Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Over the northern Leeward Islands, partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers, and isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, fair skies occasionally becoming cloudy, with a few scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Unstable conditions caused by Hurricane Erin will continue to affect the northern Leeward Islands during the forecast period.

…OUTER RAINBANDS OF ERIN PRODUCING HEAVY RAINS ACROSS THE VIRGIN ISLANDS…
At 8:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Erin was located near latitude 21.0 North, longitude 67.4 West or about 641 miles or 1032 km north-northwest of St. Lucia. Erin is moving toward the west-northwest and further away from our region near 13 mph or 22 km/h. This motion is expected to continue today, followed by a gradual turn to the north on Monday and Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 125 mph or 205 km/h with higher gusts.  

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Another tropical wave located over the far eastern tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. Gradual development of this wave is possible during the middle to latter portion of the week.

Date: 17^th August, 2025

Forecaster: Lucious Frederick

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is Fair

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

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 28°C or 82°F.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 81%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the south at 12 mph or 19 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 pm last night:
At Hewanorra Airport: nil 

Total rainfall for the month of August thus far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 53.4 mm        

Sunset today: 6:24 pm   Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am                             

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the south and east near 14 mph or 22 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.
Weather: Fair and warm, becoming cloudy at times with a few 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 12:02 pm… Low at 3:11 pm
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay    Low at 6:23 am…   High at 1:09 pm.
Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Over the northern Leeward Islands, cloudy to overcast with scattered moderate to heavy showers, periods of rain, gusty winds and thunderstorms. Elsewhere, fair skies occasionally becoming cloudy, with a few scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Hurricane Erin will continue to affect the Northern Leeward Islands during the next few hours.

… CATEGORY 3 ERIN CONTINUING TO PASS NORTH OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS…

At 500 AM today, the center of Hurricane Erin was located near latitude 20.6 North, longitude 66.4 West or about 582 miles (937 Km) north northwest of St. Lucia. Erin is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h). This motion with a decrease in forward speed is expected today, followed by a gradual turn to the north on Monday and Tuesday. On the forecast track, the core of Erin is expected to pass to the east of the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeastern Bahamas tonight and Monday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 125 mph (205 km/h) with higher gusts. 

The outer bands of Erin will continue to produce areas of heavy rainfall through Sunday across the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.

An area of low pressure could form over the central tropical Atlantic during the middle to latter portion of the week. Some subsequent development could occur as the system moves westward to west-northwestward at 15 to 20 mph.

Two tropical waves located over the eastern and far eastern Tropical Atlantic, are moving westward near 17 and 9 mph or 28 and 15 km/h, respectively.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 16^th August, 2025

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 30°C or 86°F.

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 31°C or 86°F.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 72%.

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

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: nil             At GFL Charles Airport: nil

Total rainfall for the month of August thus far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 53.4 mm         At GFL Charles Airport: 32.7 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am                       Sunset tomorrow: 6:24 pm         

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the southwest and southeast near 14 mph or 22 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.
Weather: Fair and warm, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered 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 09:07 pm…Low at 4:56 am
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 10:14 pm…Low at 6:23 am
Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 6 feet or 0.9 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Over the Leeward Islands, cloudy to overcast with scattered moderate to heavy showers, periods of rain, gusty winds and thunderstorms. Elsewhere, fair skies occasionally becoming cloudy, with a few scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Unstable conditions caused by Hurricane Erin are expected to cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms mainly over the Leeward Islands, during the next 24 hours.

… CATEGORY 5 ERIN CONTINUING TO PASS NORTH OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS…

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Hurricane Erin was located near latitude 20.0 North, longitude 64.0 West or about 459 miles (739 km) north of St. Lucia. Erin is moving toward the west near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This motion is expected to continue this evening. A turn toward the west-northwest is expected tonight with a decrease in forward speed, and a turn toward the north is expected to occur early next week. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 160 mph or 260 km/h, with higher gusts. Erin is now a category 5 hurricane. Fluctuations in intensity are expected tonight through Sunday night. A slow weakening is expected to begin on Monday. Interests in the northern Leeward Islands should continue to monitor the progress of Hurricane Erin.

Two tropical waves located over the eastern and far eastern Tropical Atlantic, are moving westward near 17 and 9 mph or 28 and 15 km/h, respectively.

Date: 16th August, 2025
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.
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 25°C or 77°F.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 73%.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the south at 15 mph or 24 km/h.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: nil At GFL Charles Airport: nil
Total rainfall for the month of August thus far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 53.4 mm At GFL Charles Airport: 32.7 mm

Sunset today: 6:25 pm Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the southwest and south near 14 mph or 22 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.
Weather: Fair and warm, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered 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 2:05 pm…High at 09:07 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 3:32 pm…High at 10:14 pm.
Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 6 feet or 0.9 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Over the Leeward Islands, cloudy to overcast with scattered moderate to heavy showers, periods of rain, gusty winds and thunderstorms. Elsewhere, fair skies occasionally becoming cloudy, with a few scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Unstable conditions caused by Hurricane Erin are expected to cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms mainly over the Leeward Islands, during the next 24 hours.
…ERIN RAPIDLY STRENGTHENING, OUTER RAINBANDS AFFECTING THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS…
At 11:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Erin was located near latitude 19.7 North, longitude 62.8 West or about 411 miles (662 km) north of St. Lucia. Erin is moving toward the west near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This motion is expected to continue through the weekend. On the forecast track, the center of Erin is likely to move just north of the northern Leeward Islands over the weekend. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 155 mph or 250 km/h, with higher gusts. Erin is now a category 4 hurricane. Continued rapid strengthening is expected and Erin is forecast to become a Category 5 hurricane. Interests in the northern Leeward Islands should continue to monitor the progress of Hurricane Erin.

Two tropical waves located over the eastern and far eastern Tropical Atlantic, are moving westward near 15 and 9 mph or 24 and 15 km/h, respectively.