Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

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

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 33°C or 91°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: trace.
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 18.1 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 21.6 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am Sunset tomorrow: 5:59 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast and east near
12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter at times.
Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few brief showers.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 10:37 pm…High at 5:05 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 12:04 am…High at 6:12 am.
Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Light to moderate easterly to southeasterly winds will continue across the eastern Caribbean region during the next couple of days.

…ANOTHER TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS IN THE EASTERN ATLANTIC..
…EXPECTED TO STRENGTHEN OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS…

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Tropical Depression Eighteen was located over the eastern Atlantic near latitude 10.1 North, longitude 33.9 West. The depression is moving toward the west near 15 mph or 24 km/h and this motion is expected to continue for the next day or so, followed by a gradual turn to the west-northwest by Friday.
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast over the next several days. The depression is forecast to become a tropical storm by tomorrow, and could be near hurricane intensity by the weekend.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 22^nd September, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 33°C or 91°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 14 mph or 22 km/h.

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 18.1 mm    At GFL Charles Airport: 21.6 mm.

Sunset today: 5:59 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast and east near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few brief showers. There is a slight chance of isolated afternoon thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 4:26 pm…Low at 11:59 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 5:33 pm…Low at 12:04 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies with a few showers and a slight chance of isolated afternoon thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Low level moisture and a relatively light southeasterly wind regime, may trigger some afternoon thundershowers over parts of the region during the forecast period.

A strong tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 14 mph or 22 km/h.  Environmental conditions are expected to remain conducive for additional development, and a tropical depression is expected to form within a day or two.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 22^nd September, 2021

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

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.

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 2:00 am today:

At Hewanorra Airport: trace     

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 18.1 mm   

Sunset today: 5:59 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

      12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies, with a few showers. There is a chance   of isolated afternoon thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 10:13 am… High at 4:26 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:40 am… High at 5:33 pm

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy skies with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Low level moisture and a relatively light southeasterly wind regime, may trigger some afternoon thundershowers.

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Depression Rose was located near latitude 23.4 north, longitude 38.4 west. Rose is moving toward the northwest near 8 mph or 13 km/h. Rose is expected to degenerate as it continues to move further away from the islands.

A strong tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 14 mph or 22 km/h.  This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 2 days.

 

Date: 21^st September, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

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.

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 2:00 pm today:

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

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 18.1 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 21.6 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.      Sunset tomorrow: 5:59 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast and east near 14 mph or 22 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Generally fair skies, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few brief scattered showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 09:55 pm… High at 4:28 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:22 pm… High at 5:35 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy skies with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak low-level instability in the vicinity of the Lesser Antilles will cause a few showery periods, during the next 24 hours.

..Peter Now A Depression..

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Tropical Depression Peter was located near latitude 20.5 north, longitude 65.0 west or about 160 miles or 260 kilometres north-northeast of San Juan Puerto Rico. Peter is moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph or 13 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 35 mph or 55 km/h, with higher gusts. Additional weakening is forecast over the next several days. Peter poses no direct threat to the Eastern Caribbean region.

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Tropical Storm Rose was located near latitude 22.5 north, longitude 37.7 west. Rose is moving toward the northwest near 10 mph or 17 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Rose could decay into a tropical depression this evening. Rose is expected to remain over the open Atlantic.

A strong tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.  This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next five days.

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

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.
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 24°C or 75°F.
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: 0.1 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: trace.
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 18.1 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 21.6 mm.

Sunset today: 6:00 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

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

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 4:01 pm… Low at 09:55 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 5:08 pm… Low at 11:22 pm.
Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms mainly over the northern Leeward Islands.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
At 11:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Peter was located near latitude 19.9 north, longitude 64.7 west or about 155 miles or 255 kilometres northwest of the northern Leeward Islands. Peter is moving toward the west northwest near 9 mph or 15 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Additional weakening is forecast over the next several days. Peter is expected to weaken to a tropical depression by tonight. Peter poses no direct threat to the Eastern Caribbean region.

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Rose was located near latitude 21.6 north, longitude 36.9 west. Rose is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph or 19 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Rose could decay into a tropical depression this evening. Rose is expected to remain over the open Atlantic.

A strong tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next five days.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 21^st September, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

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 24°C or 75°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 7 mph or 11 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 September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 18.1 mm.

Sunset today: 6:00 pm.     Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few brief showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 09:44 am… High at 4:01 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:11 am… High at 5:08 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms over the northern Leeward Islands. Elsewhere, generally fair skies with a few brief showers and a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms during the afternoon.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A relatively drier and more stable atmosphere is expected over the Eastern Caribbean region.

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Peter was located near latitude 19.6 north, longitude 63.8 west or about 105 miles or 170 kilometres north-northwest of the northern Leeward Islands. Peter is moving toward the west near 12 mph or 19 km/h. A west-northwest motion is expected to resume later today and continue for the next day or two.  A turn to the north with a decrease in forward speed is expected later this week.  Peter poses no direct threat to the Eastern Caribbean region.

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Rose was located near latitude 21.0 north, longitude 36.4 west. Rose is moving toward the northwest near 20 mph or 31 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h, with higher gusts. Rose is expected to remain over the open Atlantic during the next five days.

A strong tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.  This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next five days.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

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 31°C or 88°F.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.1 mm          At GFL Charles Airport: trace.  

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 18.1 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 21.6 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.    Sunset tomorrow: 6:00 pm.    

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few brief showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 09:11 pm… High at 3:50 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:38 pm… High at 4:57 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the northern Leeward Islands. Elsewhere, generally fair skies with a few brief showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with Tropical Storm Peter, will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms mainly over the northern Leeward Islands, during the forecast period.

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Tropical Storm Peter was located near latitude 20.0 north, longitude 61.8 west or about 150 miles or 240 kilometres northeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Peter is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph or 22 km/h. On the forecast track, the centre of Peter is expected to pass north of the Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico by Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph or 85 km/h, with higher gusts. Interests in the northern Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Tropical Storm Rose was located near latitude 18.4 north, longitude 34.4 west. Rose is moving toward the northwest near 16 mph or 26 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Rose is expected to remain over the open Atlantic during the next five days.

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 of tropical cyclone formation during the next five days.

Date: 20^th September, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the south at 13 mph or 20 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 September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 18.0 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 21.6 mm.

Sunset today: 6:01 pm.        Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.   

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast and south near 8 mph or 13 km/h, becoming lighter, variable or calm at times.

Weather: Generally fair skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few light showers and a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 3:36 pm… Low at 09:11 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 4:43 pm… Low at 10:38 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 over the northern Leeward Islands. Elsewhere, generally fair skies with a few brief showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with Tropical Storm Peter, will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms mainly over the northern Leeward Islands, during the forecast period.

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Peter was located near latitude 19.5 north, longitude 60.9 west or about 170 miles or 275 kilometres east- northeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Peter is moving toward the west-northwest near 15 mph or 24 km/h. On the forecast track, the centre of Peter is expected to pass north of the Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico by Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph or 85 km/h, with higher gusts. Interests in the northern Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Rose was located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic near latitude 17.3 north, longitude 33.4 west. Rose is moving toward the northwest near 16 mph or 26 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Rose is expected to remain over the open Atlantic during the next five days.

A tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.  This system has a medium chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next five days.

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

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.
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 calm.

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: 18.0 mm.

Sunset today: 6:01 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east southeast and south near
8 mph or 13 km/h, becoming lighter, variable or calm at times.
Weather: Generally fair skies 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 09:14 am…High at 3:36 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 10:41 am…High at 4:43 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 over the Leeward Islands. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moisture and instability associated with Tropical Storm Peter will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms over the Leeward Islands during the forecast period.

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Peter was located near latitude
19.1 north, longitude 59.5 west or about 245 miles or 390 kilometres east northeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Peter is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph or 22 km/h. On the forecast track, the centre of Peter is expected to pass north of the Leeward Islands early this week. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph or 85 km/h, with higher gusts. Interests in the northern Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Rose was located over the eastern tropical Atlantic near latitude 15.9 north, longitude 32.6 west. Rose is moving toward the northwest near 15 mph or 24 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Rose is expected to remain over the open Atlantic during the next five days.

A tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving
westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This system has a medium chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next five days.

Date: 19^th September, 2021

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

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.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the west at 9 mph or 15 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 September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 18.0 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 21.6 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.            Sunset tomorrow: 6:01 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the south and west near 9 mph or 15 km/h, becoming lighter, variable or calm at times.

Weather: Generally fair with a low chance of showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 8:25 pm…High at 3:09 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:52 pm…High at 4:16 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms over the Leeward Islands. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with Tropical Storm Peter will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms over Leeward Islands during the forecast period.

…SWELLS GENERATED BY TROPICAL STORM PETER ARE EXPECTED TO REACH THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS TONIGHT AND MONDAY…

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Peter was located near latitude 18.4 north, longitude 57.8 west or about 350 miles or 560 kilometres east of the northern Leeward Islands. Peter is moving toward the west-northwest near 17 mph or 28 km/h. On the forecast track, the center of Peter is expected to pass well north of the Leeward Islands on Monday and Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h, with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast tonight. Interests in the Leeward Islands should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

…TROPICAL DEPRESSION SEVENTEEN BECOMES TROPICAL STORM ROSE, THE SEVENTEENTH NAMED STORM OF THE BUSY 2021 HURRICANE SEASON…

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Rose was located over the eastern tropical Atlantic near latitude 14.3 north, longitude 29.9 west. Rose is moving toward the north-northwest near 16 mph or 26 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Rose is expected to remain over the open Atlantic during the next five days.