Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

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.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-southeast at 22 mph or 35 km/h, gusting to 33 mph 54 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil        At GFL Charles Airport: 3.3 mm.      

Total rainfall for the month of September:

At Hewanorra Airport: 152.6 mm   At GFL Charles Airport: 58.4 mm.

Sunset today: 5:53 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, with a few gusts.

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 1:02 pm… Low at 5:27 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 2:09 pm… Low at 6:54 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 skies, with scattered showers which may be heavy in some locations and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability ahead of an approaching tropical wave, located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles, will cause some cloudy periods with showers and isolated thunderstorms over our region during the forecast period.

A plume of Saharan dust haze is expected to affect our region from late Saturday, following the passage of this wave.

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Victor was located near latitude 11.5 degrees north, longitude 33.5 degrees west. Victor is moving towards the west-northwest near 15 mph or 24 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph or 100 km/h, with higher gusts. Victor is expected to remain over the open Atlantic and poses no threat to the Lesser Antilles.

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

Date: 01^st October,2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

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

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.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 18 mph or 30 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil      

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 152.6 mm       

Sunset today: 5:53 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-southeast near 16 mph or 26 km/h.

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

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 6:24 am… High at 1:02 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 7:52 am… High at 2:09 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moist and unstable conditions will continue to generate some cloudy periods with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

A tropical wave located over the western Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h. This wave is expected to affect the Lesser Antilles from late today into Saturday.

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Victor was located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic near latitude 11.7 degrees north, longitude 32.3 degrees west.  Victor is moving towards the northwest near 15 mph or 24 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph or 95 km/h, with higher gusts.

Victor is expected to remain over the open Atlantic and poses no threat to the Lesser Antilles.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 30^th September, 2021

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

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.

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 2:00 pm today:

At Hewanorra Airport: trace      At GFL Charles Airport: 19.9 mm

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 152.6 mm        At GFL Charles Airport: 55.1 mm

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

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east southeast near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers,

         which may be heavy in some locations, and isolated thunderstorms.

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 10:56 pm… Low at 6:24 am

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 12:03 am… Low at 7:52 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 Windward Islands and areas further south, partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy with scattered showers, which may be heavy in some locations, and isolated thunderstorms. Over the Leeward Islands, fair to partly cloudy with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moist and unstable conditions, will continue to generate some cloudy periods with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern half of the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

A tropical wave located over the western Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This wave is expected to affect the Lesser Antilles late Friday into Saturday.

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Victor was located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic near latitude 9.9 degrees north, longitude 30.0 degrees west.  Victor is moving towards the west-northwest near 14 mph or 22 km/h with a turn towards northwest expected over the weekend. Victor is expected to remain over the open Atlantic and poses no threat to the Lesser Antilles.

Date: 30^th September, 2021

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 25°C or 77°F.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.4 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 19.9 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 152.6 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 55.1 mm.

Sunset today: 5:54 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 southeast near 13 mph or 20 km/h becoming lighter and variable at times.

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

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 12:22 pm…Low at 4:12 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 1:29 pm…Low at 5:39 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 Windward Islands and areas further south, partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy with scattered showers, which may be heavy in some locations, and isolated thunderstorms. Over the Leeward Islands, fair to partly cloudy with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moist and unstable conditions induced by Hurricane Sam, will continue to generate some cloudy periods with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern half of the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Sam was located near latitude 22.6 degrees north, longitude 60.0 degrees west or about 365 miles or 585 kilometres north-northeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Sam is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 145 mph or 230 km/h, with higher gusts. Although Hurricane Sam does not pose a direct threat to the region, swells generated by this system will continue to impact the northern Leeward Islands today.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This wave is expected to affect the Lesser Antilles late Friday into Saturday.

An area of low pressure located over central tropical Atlantic is drifting slowly westward. This system is no longer expected to develop due to unfavourable environmental conditions.

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Victor was located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic near latitude 9.5 degrees north, longitude 28.9 degrees west.  Victor is moving towards the west-northwest near 14 mph or 22 km/h with a turn towards the northwest expected over the weekend. Victor is expected to remain over the open Atlantic and poses no threat to the Lesser Antilles.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

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 calm.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.4 mm         

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 152.6 mm       

Sunset today: 5:54 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and east near 13 mph or 20 km/h becoming lighter, variable or calm at times.

Weather: Fair skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers which may be heavy in some locations 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 12:22 pm…Low at 4:12 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 06:59 am…High at 1:29 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 occasionally cloudy skies, with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moist and unstable conditions in the lower atmosphere over the region will generate some cloudy periods with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Sam was located near latitude 21.5 degrees north, longitude 59.1 degrees west or about 345 miles or 555 kilometres northeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Sam is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph or 19 km/h and will pass well to the northeast of the northern Leeward Islands this morning. Maximum sustained winds are near 145 mph or 230 km/h, with higher gusts. Although Hurricane Sam does not pose a direct threat to the region, swells generated by this system will impact the northern portion of the Lesser Antilles during the next couple of days.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This wave is expected to be near the Lesser Antilles by late Friday.

An area of low pressure located over central tropical Atlantic is no longer expected to develop due to unfavourable environmental conditions.

At 5:00 am today, Tropical Storm Victor was located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic.  Victor is moving towards the west-northwest with a turn towards northwest expected over the weekend. Victor is expected to remain over the open Atlantic and poses no threat to the Lesser Antilles.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 29^th September, 2021

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 31°C or 88°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-southeast at 7 mph or 11 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 74.5 mm         At GFL Charles: nil

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 152.6 mm        At GFL Charles: 35.2 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am        Sunset tomorrow: 5:54 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with some scattered showers which may be heavy in some locations 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 09:34 pm…Low at 5:32 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 10:41 pm…Low at 6:59 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the central Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy skies, with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The atmosphere over the region remains sufficiently moist and unstable to generate a few cloudy periods with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms mainly over the central and southern portions of the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Hurricane Sam was located near latitude 20.2 degrees north, longitude 57.6 degrees west or about 385 miles or 620 kilometres east-northeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Sam is moving toward the northwest near 9 mph or 15 km/h and will pass well to the east-northeast of the northern Leeward Islands through tonight. Maximum sustained winds are near 130 mph or 215 km/h, with higher gusts. Although Hurricane Sam does not pose a direct threat to the region, swells generated by this system will impact the northern portion of the Lesser Antilles during the next couple of days.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This wave is expected to be near the Lesser Antilles by late Friday.

An area of low pressure located over central tropical Atlantic has a low chance for tropical cyclone development during the next five days.

At 5:00 pm today, newly formed Tropical Storm Victor was located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic.  Victor is moving towards the west-northwest with a turn towards northwest in the next couple of days. On this current forecast track, Victor does not pose a direct threat to the islands of the Lesser Antilles.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 29^th September, 2021

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles is fair.

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

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

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 71.1 mm         At GFL Charles:nil

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 149.2 mm        At GFL Charles:35.2 mm

Sunset today: 5:54 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-southeast near 9 mph or 15 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with some 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: Low at 2:31 pm… High at 09:34 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 3:58 pm… High at 10:41 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, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the central Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy skies, with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Unstable conditions influenced by Hurricane Sam, will continue to cause occasional cloudy periods with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly over the central and southern portions of our region, during the forecast period.

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Sam was located near latitude 19.4 degrees north, longitude 57.0 degrees west or about 405 miles or 655 kilometres east of the northern Leeward Islands. Sam is moving toward the northwest near 9 mph or 15 km/h and will pass well to the northeast of the northern Leeward Islands tonight. Maximum sustained winds are near 130 mph or 215 km/h, with higher gusts. Although Hurricane Sam does not pose a direct threat to the region, swells generated by this system will impact the northern portion of the Lesser Antilles during the next couple of days.

Interests in the Leeward Islands are advised to continue monitoring the progress of this system.

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

Another broad area of low pressure together with a tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This system has a high chance or 90 percent of tropical cyclone formation during the next two days.

        

Date: 29^th September, 2021

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair with showers nearby.

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

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

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 71.1 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 149.2 mm.

Sunset today: 5:54 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-southeast near 10 mph or 17 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with some 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: Low at present…High at 11:09 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at present…High at 12:16 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, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the central Windward Islands and areas further south. Further north, fair to partly cloudy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Unstable conditions influenced by Hurricane Sam, will continue to cause occasional cloudy periods with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly over the central and southern portions of our region, during the forecast period.

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Sam was located near latitude 18.9 degrees north, longitude 56.2 degrees west or about 455 miles or 730 kilometres east of the northern Leeward Islands. Sam is moving toward the northwest near 9 mph or 15 km/h and will pass well to the northeast of the northern Leeward Islands tonight. Maximum sustained winds are near 130 mph or 215 km/h, with higher gusts. Although Hurricane Sam does not pose a direct threat to the region, swells generated by this system will impact the northern portion of the Lesser Antilles during the next couple of days.

Interests in the Leeward Islands are advised to continue monitoring the progress of this system.

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

A broad area of low pressure located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic has a medium or 50 percent chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next two to five days.

Another broad area of low pressure together with a tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This system has a high or 90 percent chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next two to five days.

6:00 pm Weather Report
Date: 28th September, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

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

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: trace. At GFL Charles Airport: nil.
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 78.1 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 35.2 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am. Sunset tomorrow: 5:54 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 10 mph or
17 km/h, becoming lighter or calm at times.
Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered
Showers.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 8:17 pm…Low at 4:21 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 9:24 pm…Low at 5:48 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 and isolated thunderstorms over the central and southern portions of the Lesser Antilles. Further north, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
The atmosphere over the Lesser Antilles remains relatively moist and unstable to cause occasional cloudy periods with some showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly over the central and southern portions of our region, during the forecast period.

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Hurricane Sam was located near latitude 17.9 degrees north, longitude 55.0 degrees west or about 530 miles or 855 km east of the northern Leeward Islands. Sam is moving toward the northwest near 9 mph or 15 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 130 mph or 215 km/h, with higher gusts. Sam is a category 4 hurricane. Although Hurricane Sam does not pose a direct threat to our region, swells generated by this system will impact the Lesser Antilles during the next several days.

Interests in the Leeward Islands are advised to continue monitoring the progress of this system.

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

A broad area of low pressure, located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 9 mph or 15 km/h. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 48 hours.

Another broad area of low pressure together with a tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This system also has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 48 hours.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 28^th September, 2021

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 31°C or 88°F.

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

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

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 78.1 mm      At GFL Charles Airport: 35.2 mm.

Sunset today: 5:55 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-southeast near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Fair skies, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few scattered showers, which may be heavy in some locations.  There is a chance of afternoon thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and/or landslides are advised 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 1:12 pm…High at 8:17 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 2:39 pm…High at 9:24 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 occasionally cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the central and southern portions of the Lesser Antilles. Further north, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The atmosphere over the region remains sufficiently moist and unstable to generate occasional cloudy periods with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms mainly over the central and southern portions of the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

At 11:00 am today, the eye of Hurricane Sam was located near latitude 17.5 degrees north, longitude 54.3 degrees west or about 580 miles or 935 km east of the northern Leeward Islands. Sam is moving toward the northwest near 8 mph or 13 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 130 mph or 215 km/h, with higher gusts. Sam is a category 4 hurricane. Although Hurricane Sam does not pose a direct threat to our region, swells generated by this system will impact the Lesser Antilles for the next several days.

Interests in the Leeward Islands are advised to continue monitoring the progress of this system.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph and 19 km/h.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 8 mph or 13 km/h. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next five days.

A third tropical wave just off the west coast of Africa, is moving westward near 13 mph or 20 km/h. This system also has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next five days.