Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Date: 23^rd October, 2021

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

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-northeast at 25 mph or 41 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: trace.

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 156.6 mm.

Sunset today: 5:39 pm.                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:56 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 21 mph or 33 km/h, with a few gusts.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with a few showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to continue 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 present…Low at 10:25 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:32 am…Low at 11:52 am.

Seas: Locally rough with waves and northeasterly to easterly swells 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, locally rough seas and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and locally rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean region during the next 24 hours.

Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over 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 and is expected to affect our region late Monday into Tuesday.

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

6:00 pm Weather Report
Date: 22nd October, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair and hazy.
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 23 mph or 37 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: trace At GFL Charles Airport: 10.2 mm
Total rainfall for the month of October so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 156.6 mm At GFL Charles Airport: 229.2 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:56 am Sunset tomorrow: 5:39 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from the east near 23 mph or 37 km/h, with occasional gusts.
Weather: Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with a few scattered showers.

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 10:57 pm…High at 5:25 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 12:24 am…High at 6:32 am.
Seas: Locally rough with waves and northeasterly to easterly swells
6 to 10 feet or 1.8 to 3.0 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the southern portion of the Lesser Antilles. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy hazy with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and locally rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean region.

A plume of Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over the Eastern Caribbean region during the next couple of days.
Moisture and instability associated with a weak tropical wave will continue to produce occasionally cloudy periods with some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the southern half of our region tonight.

Another tropical wave, located over the central 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 five days.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 22^nd  October, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy and hazy.

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 26 mph or 43 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport:   0.3 mm        at GFL Charles Airport: 10.2 mm

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 156.6 mm        at GFL Charles Airport: 229.2 mm

Sunset today: 5:40 pm                 Sunrise tomorrow: 5:56 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 23 mph or 37 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, becoming occasionally cloudy with a few scattered light to moderate showers.

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 4:10 pm…Low at 10:57 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at present… High at 5:17 pm.

Seas: Locally rough with waves and northeasterly to easterly swells 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, locally rough seas and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, with a few scattered showers over the Leeward Islands. Further south, partly cloudy and hazy, becoming occasionally cloudy with scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High-Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and locally rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean region during the next few days.

A plume of Saharan dust will continue to cause a significant reduction in visibility and air quality over the Eastern Caribbean region during the next couple of days.

A tropical wave over the Lesser Antilles will produce occasionally cloudy periods and scattered showers over the southern half of the island chain today.

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

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 22nd October, 2021
Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.
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.
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: 0.3 mm
Total rainfall for the month of October so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 156.6 mm

Sunset today: 5:40 pm Sunrise tomorrow: 5:56 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from the east near 23 mph or 37 km/h, with occasional gusts.
Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming occasionally cloudy with scattered showers.

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 09:58 am… High at 4:10 pm
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 11:25 am… High at 5:17 pm
Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northerly to 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, locally rough seas and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, with a few scattered showers over the Leeward Islands. Further south, partly cloudy and hazy, becoming occasionally cloudy with scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
The Atlantic High-Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and locally rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean region during the next few days.

A plume of Saharan dust will cause a significant reduction in visibility and air quality over the Eastern Caribbean region during the next couple of days.

A tropical wave, just east of the Lesser Antilles will produce occasionally cloudy periods and scattered showers over the southern half of the island chain today.

Another tropical wave, located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 14 mph or 22 km/h.

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

12:00 noon Weather Report
Date: 21st October, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 32°C or 90°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 30 mph or 48 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 0.1 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 3.0 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of October so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 156.3 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 219.0 mm.

Sunset today: 5:40 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:56 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
occasional gusts.
Weather: Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, with a few scattered showers.

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 3:43 pm…Low at 10:19 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 4:50 pm…Low at 11:46 pm.
Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northerly to northeasterly swells 5 to 8 feet or 1.5 to 2.4 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and locally rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean region during the next few days.

A plume of Saharan dust will cause a significant reduction in visibility and air quality over the Eastern Caribbean region during the next couple of days.

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

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

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 21st October, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.

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.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 30 mph or 48 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.1 mm.   

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 156.3 mm. 

Sunset today: 5:40 pm.           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:56 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 23 mph or 37 km/h with a few gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, with a few showers.

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 09:31 am…High at 3:43 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:58 am…High at 4:50 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northerly to northeasterly swells 5 to 8 feet or 1.5 to 2.4 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High pressure system will generate brisk winds and above normal seas around the Eastern Caribbean region during the forecast period.

A plume of Saharan dust will cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over the Eastern Caribbean region during the next couple of days.

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

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

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.

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 at 23 mph or 37  km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.4 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 7.0 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 156.2 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 216.0 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:56 am.       Sunset tomorrow: 5:40 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 21 mph or 33 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy and hazy, with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms tonight. Tomorrow, fair and hazy becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers.

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 09:41 pm…High at 4:14 am…Low at 09:31 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:08 pm…High at 5:21 am…Low at 10:58 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

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies, with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere, fair and hazy becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave will continue to cause occasional cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern portion of our region tonight.

A plume of Saharan dust will cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over the Eastern Caribbean region during the next couple of days.

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

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

Date: 20^th October, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

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.

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: 1.0 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 12.5 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 156.2 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 216.0 mm.

Sunset today: 5:41 pm.           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:56 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 21 mph or 33 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms from later today.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 3:18 pm… Low at 09:41 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 4:25 pm… Low at 11:08 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave will cause an increase in cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms over the southern portion of our region, from this afternoon into Thursday.

A second tropical wave located over the central 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 five days.

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 20th October, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

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 southeast
at 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 4.6 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of October so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 155.9 mm.

Sunset today: 5:41 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:56 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast and east near
21 mph or 33 km/h.
Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few scattered showers at first. A gradual increase in cloudiness with showers and isolated
thunderstorms is expected from this afternoon into Thursday.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 09:03 am…High at 3:18 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 10:30 am…High at 4:25 pm.
Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 2 to 6 feet or 0.6 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few scattered showers at first. A gradual increase in cloudiness with showers and isolated thunderstorms is expected from this afternoon into Thursday.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A tropical wave located just to the east of the Lesser Antilles is expected to affect our region from this afternoon into Thursday.

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

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

Date: 19^th October, 2021

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy.

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

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 32°C or 90°F.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 4.5 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 5.5 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 155.8 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 209.0 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:55 am.            Sunset tomorrow: 5:41 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms at first, becoming fair to partly cloudy from late tonight through tomorrow afternoon.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 9:03 pm…High at 3:38 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  Low at 10:30 pm…High at 4:45 am.

Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy, with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms at first, becoming fair to partly cloudy with a few showers overnight.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability in the wake of a tropical wave together with a trough system, will continue to cause occasional cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles during the next 6 to 12 hours. An improvement in weather conditions is expected overnight through tomorrow afternoon.

Another tropical wave located over the western tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h and is expected to affect our region from tomorrow evening into Thursday.

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

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