Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 11^th October, 2022

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with light rain.

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

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 27°C or 81°F.

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

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 8:00 am today:

At Hewanorra Airport:  42.3 mm        At GFL Charles Airport: 29.2 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 118.3 mm        At GFL Charles Airport: 162.8 mm.    

Sunset today: 5:46 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:54 am.        

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near

17 mph or 28 km/h.

Weather: Generally cloudy and hazy with scattered showers, some of which may be heavy, periods of rain and a chance of isolated thunderstorms  today.  A gradual improvement is expected from tonight.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are asked to remain vigilant.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to take the necessary precautions.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 04:13 pm…Low at 10:52 pm.  

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at present…High at 5:20 pm..Low again at 12:19 am.

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

Small craft operators are advised to exercise caution due to reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy and hazy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms at first with a gradual improvement tonight into tomorrow Wednesday.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave together with an upper-level trough will continue to cause periods of cloudiness, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

Saharan dust haze will cause a reduction in visibility and air quality across the region during the next few days.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

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

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 11th October, 2022
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy with showers.
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.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast
at 9 mph or 15 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 pm last night:
At Hewanorra Airport: 6.0 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of October so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 77.2 mm.

Sunset today: 5:46 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:54 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near
17 mph or 28 km/h.
Weather: Generally cloudy and hazy with scattered showers, some of which
may be heavy and isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are asked to remain vigilant.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to take the necessary precautions.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 9:57 am…High at 04:13 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at present…Low at 11:24 am.
Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.5 metres.

Small craft operators are advised to exercise caution due to reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy to cloudy and hazy with scattered showers, some of which may be heavy and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
An tropical wave together with an upper-level trough will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

Saharan dust haze will cause a reduction in visibility and air quality across the region during the next few days.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

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

Date: 10^th October, 2022

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

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 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 13 mph or 20 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 6.2 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 1.0 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 77.2 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 133.6 mm.    

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:54 am.             Sunset tomorrow: 5:46 pm.      

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near 18 mph or 30 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers, some of which may be heavy, and isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are asked to remain vigilant.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to take the necessary precautions.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 10:08 pm…High at 4:45 am.  

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:35 pm…High at 5:52 am.  

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

Small craft operators are advised to exercise caution due to reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Mostly cloudy and hazy with scattered showers, which may be heavy in some locations, and isolated thunderstorms over the Windward Islands and areas further south. Further north, partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with an upper-level trough will maintain cloudiness and shower activity over most of the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours. The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone remains active over the extreme southern portion of the region and will continue to produce showers and isolated thunderstorms over that area during the forecast period.

An approaching tropical wave will cause showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles from late tonight into tomorrow.

Saharan dust haze will cause a reduction in visibility and air quality across the region during the next few days.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic during the next 5 days.

12:00 Noon Weather Report

Date: 10^th October, 2022

Forecaster: Venantius Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy.

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

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

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 2:00 am today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 40.3 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 35.8 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 76.0 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 133.6 mm.    

Sunset today: 5:47 pm.          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:54 am.     

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near 17 mph or 28 km/h, becoming lighter or calm at times. However, gusty winds may accompany periods of heavy showers.

Weather: Generally cloudy skies with scattered showers, some of which may be           heavy, 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 3:45 pm… Low at 10:08 pm.  

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 4:52 pm… Low at 11:35 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Mostly cloudy with scattered showers, which may be heavy in some locations, and isolated thunderstorms over the central and southern Lesser Antilles. Further north, partly cloudy to cloudy at times with scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with an upper-level trough and an approaching tropical wave will maintain cloudiness and shower activity over most of the Lesser Antilles, during the next 24 hours. The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone remains active over the extreme southern portion of the region.

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

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic during the next 5 days.

Date: 10th October, 2022
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers.
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 17 mph or 28 km/h.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 35.8 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of October so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 71.5 mm.

Sunset today: 5:47 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:54 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near 17 mph or 28 km/h, becoming lighter or calm at times. However, gusty winds may accompany periods of heavy showers.
Weather: Generally cloudy skies with scattered showers, some of which may be heavy, 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 09:26 am… High at 3:45 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 10:53 am… High at 4:52 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 scattered showers, which may be heavy in some locations, and isolated thunderstorms over the central and southern Lesser Antilles. Further north, partly cloudy to cloudy at times with scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moisture and instability associated with an upper-level trough, will continue to cause showers and thunderstorms over most of the Lesser Antilles, during the next 24 hours. The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone, will continue to produce scattered showers and thunderstorms over the extreme southern portion of the region, during the forecast period.

Two tropical waves located over the central and far eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 17 and 12 mph or 28 and 19 km/h, respectively.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic during the next 5 days.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is overcast with light rain.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is overcast.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 26°C or 79°F.

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 35.3 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 61.5 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 71.0 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 132.6 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:54 am.      Sunset tomorrow: 5:47 pm.            

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near 17 mph or 28 km/h becoming lighter or calm at times, however gusty winds may accompany periods of heavy showers.

Weather: Generally cloudy becoming overcast at times with scattered showers which may be heavy, 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 9:23 pm… High at 4:03 am.    

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  Low at 10:50 pm… High at 5:10 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, which may be heavy in some locations, and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with an upper-level trough will continue to cause showers and thunderstorms over most of the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours. The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone will continue to produce scattered showers and thunderstorms over the extreme southern portion of the region during the forecast period.

Two tropical waves located over the central and far eastern tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the tropical Atlantic during the next 5 days.

Date: 09^th October, 2022

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

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

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is overcast.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 24°C or 75°F.

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the northeast at 9 mph or 15 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil.           At GFL Charles Airport: 26.7 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 35.7 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 97.8 mm.

Sunset today: 5:48 pm.                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:54 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east-southeast near 17 mph or 28 km/h, with gusts near showers.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers, some of which may be heavy, 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 3:16 pm…Low at 9:23 pm.    

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 4:23 pm…Low at 10:50 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 to cloudy with scattered showers, which may be heavy in some locations, and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with an upper-level trough will continue to cause showers and thunderstorms over most of the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours. The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone will continue to produce scattered showers and thunderstorms over the extreme southern portion of the region during the forecast period.

Two tropical waves located over the central and far eastern tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the tropical Atlantic during the next 5 days.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 09^th October, 2022

Forecaster: Venantius Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 27°C or 81°F.

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 16 mph or 24 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 October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 35.7 mm.  

Sunset today: 5:48 pm.     Sunrise tomorrow: 5:54 am.                      

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 18 mph or 30 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times 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 8:54 am… High at 3:16 pm.   

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  Low at 10:21 am… HIGH at 4:23 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 to cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Instability associated with an upper-level trough system will cause scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the region during the forecast period.

Two tropical waves located over the central and far eastern tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the tropical Atlantic during the next 5 days.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 08^th October, 2022

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy.

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

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

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: 0.6 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: trace. 

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 35.7 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 71.1 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.            Sunset tomorrow: 5:48 pm.       

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 18 mph or 30 km/h.

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 8:36 pm… High at 3:18 am.   

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  Low at 10:03 pm… HIGH at 4:25 Am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the southern Windward Islands and areas further south, partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms. Further north, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Instability associated with an upper-level trough system will cause scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern portion of the region during the forecast period.

A tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

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

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

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

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.7 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: trace. 

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 35.7 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 71.1 mm.

Sunset today: 5:48 pm.                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.      

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 18 mph or 30 km/h.

Weather: Fair to partly 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: High at 2:47 pm… Low at 8:36 pm.   

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  High at 3:54 pm… Low at 10:03 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 southern Windward Islands and areas further south, partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms. Further north, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Instability associated with an upper-level trough system together with low level moisture over the region, will cause scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern portion of the region during the forecast period.

A tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Julia was located near latitude 12.6 degrees north and longitude 79.9 degrees west. Julia is moving towards the west near 21 mph or 33 km/m. Tropical Storm Julia poses no threat to our region.