Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

12:00 noon Weather Report
Date: 09th October, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

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 29°C or 84°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 26°C or 79°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east northeast at
22 mph or 35 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 6.0 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: trace.
Total rainfall for the month of October so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 50.2 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 60.8 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 southeast near 20 mph or 31 km/h, with occasional gusts.
Weather: Generally cloudy and hazy with a few showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms at first. An increase in cloudiness with some moderate to heavy showers, periods of rain, gusty winds and thunderstorms is expected from tonight into tomorrow.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are asked to exercise extreme caution.

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 5:18 pm…Low at 12:15 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at Present…High at 06:25 pm.
Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 4 to 7 feet or 1.2 to 2.1 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Generally cloudy and hazy with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms at first. An increase in cloudiness with some moderate to heavy showers, periods of rain, gusty winds and thunderstorms is expected from tonight into tomorrow.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A plume of Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction to air quality and visibility across the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

A tropical wave, enhanced by a lingering upper level trough system, will cause an increase in cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms across the Eastern Caribbean region from today into tomorrow.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 21 mph or 33 km/h.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 09^th October, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and very hazy.

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

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 22 mph or 35 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 5.7 mm.   

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 49.9 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 and southeast near 18 mph or 30 km/h, with a few gusts.

Weather: Generally cloudy and hazy becoming overcast at times with scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are asked to exercise extreme caution.

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 10:51 am…High at 5:18 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 7:06 am…Low at 12:18 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to 2.1 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy and hazy with scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere, partly cloudy and hazy with a few showers at first, becoming increasingly cloudy with scattered showers which maybe heavy and isolated thunderstorms from late afternoon.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction to air quality and visibility across the region during the forecast period.

An approaching, newly analyzed tropical wave east of the Lesser Antilles, is being further enhanced by a lingering upper level trough system.  As a result, elevated moisture levels and instability will cause increased periods of cloudiness, scattered showers and thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next 24 to 48 hours.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy with showers nearby.

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

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at 16 mph or 26 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 13.1 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: trace.       

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 45.1 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 60.8 mm.     

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 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 18 mph or 30 km/h, with a few gusts.

Weather: Generally cloudy and hazy becoming overcast at times with scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are asked to exercise extreme caution.

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 11:18 pm… High at 5:59 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 12:45 am… High at 7:06 am.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 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

Generally cloudy and hazy with scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere Partly

cloudy and hazy with a few showers at first, becoming increasingly cloudy with scattered showers which maybe heavy and isolated thunderstorms from late afternoon.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with an approaching surface trough, enhanced by a lingering upper level trough system, will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next 24 to 48 hours.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Date: 08^th October, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy with 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 18 mph or 30 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 15.2 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 3.2 mm.      

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 44.2 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 60.8 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 between the east-northeast and east near 18 mph or 30 km/h, with a few gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy and very hazy with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

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 4:37 pm… Low at 11:18 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 5:44 pm… Low at 12:45 am.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northeasterly swells 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to 2.1 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to reduced visibility and above normal sea swells.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy and hazy with scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms over the southern Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere, fair to occasionally cloudy and hazy with a few brief scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moist and unstable conditions enhanced by an upper level trough system, will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms mainly over the southern half of the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next 24 hours.

A surface trough located to the east of the Lesser Antilles is drifting westward, and is expected to affect our region from tomorrow afternoon into Sunday.

A tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 08th October, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.
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 northeast at
20 mph or 31 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 19.1 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of October so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 44.2 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 between the east-northeast and east near 23 mph or 37 km/h, with gusts near showers.
Weather: Cloudy and hazy with scattered showers, which may be heavy
in some areas, and isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to exercise extreme caution.

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 10:15 am…High at 4:37 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at present…Low at 11:42 am.
Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northeasterly swells
5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to 2.1 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Generally cloudy and hazy with scattered showers, which may be heavy in some locations, and isolated thunderstorms over the Windward Islands and areas further south. Over the Leeward Islands, partly cloudy and hazy with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moisture and instability trailing a tropical wave, together with an upper level trough system, will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms mainly over the southern half of the Eastern Caribbean region during the next 24 hours.

A surface trough located to the east of the Lesser Antilles is drifting westward, and is expected to affect our region from tomorrow afternoon into Sunday.

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

Date: 07^th October, 2021

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy, with light showers and thunderstorms.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy and hazy, with showers nearby.

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

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 25 mph or 41 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 7.1 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 34.7 mm.     

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 32.0 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 60.8 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 between the east-northeast and east near 20 mph or 31 km/h, with gusts near showers.

Weather: Cloudy to overcast and hazy with scattered showers, which may be heavy in some areas, and isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to exercise extreme caution.

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 10:26 pm…High at 5:07 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:53 pm…High at 6:14 am.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to 2.1 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy to overcast and hazy with scattered showers, which may be heavy in some locations, and isolated thunderstorms over the Windward Islands and areas further south. Over the Leeward Islands, partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave together with an upper level trough system, will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms mainly over the southern half of the Eastern Caribbean region during the next 24 hours.

A surface trough located over the western Tropical Atlantic is drifting slowly westward and is expected to affect our region over the weekend.

A second tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is overcast with showers.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy.

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

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 24 mph or 39 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 4.1 mm     At GFL Charles Airport: 31.5 mm.     

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 29.0 mm    At GFL Charles Airport: 57.6 mm.     

Sunset today: 5:49 pm        Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from east near 20 mph or 31 km/h, with gusts near showers.

Weather: Generally cloudy skies with scattered showers, which maybe heavy in some areas and isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are asked to exercise extreme caution.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 4:02 pm… Low at 10:26 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 5:09 pm… Low at 11:53 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to 2.1 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the northern Windward Islands and areas further south it will be generally cloudy with scattered showers which maybe heavy in some locations and isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere partly cloudy skies becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave together with an upper level trough system, will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms mainly over the southern half of the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next 24 hours.

A surface trough located over the central Tropical Atlantic is drifting slowly westward and is expected to affect our region over the weekend.

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

Date: 07^th October, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy with showers nearby.

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

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

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.2 mm         

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 25.1 mm        

Sunset today: 5:49 pm        Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from east near 20 mph or 31 km/h, with gusts near showers.

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy, occasionally becoming cloudy with  scattered showers, which maybe heavy in some areas and isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides 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 09:41 am… High at 4:02 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:08 am… High at 5:09 pm

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 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 and locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with widely scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave together with an upper level trough, will continue to cause cloudiness, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next 24 hours.

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

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 06^th October, 2021

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

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 28°C or 82°F.

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 31°C or 88°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 pm today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.6 mm          At GFL Charles Airport: 1.1 mm

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 24.9 mm         At GFL Charles Airport: 26.1 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am             Sunset tomorrow: 5:49 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 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 09:37 pm… High at 4:17 am

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:04 pm… High at 5:24 am

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 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 and locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave just east of the Lesser Antilles is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h. This wave is expected to affect the Eastern Caribbean region from tonight.

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

  

Date: 06^th October, 2021

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

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 east at 23 mph or 37 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.6 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 1.1 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 24.9 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 26.1 mm.

Sunset today: 5:49 pm.               Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near 20 mph or 31 km/h, with a few gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, occasionally becoming cloudy with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms during the night.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 3:30 pm…Low at 9:37 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 4:37 pm…Low at 11:04 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 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 and locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms during the night.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with a surface trough will cause some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles tonight.

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 Eastern Caribbean region tomorrow.

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