Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy  

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

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

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 south-southeast at 14 mph or 22 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.6 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 42.4 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 20.4 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 49. mm.

Sunset today: 6:10 pm.                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast and south near 10 mph or

17 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with scattered showers, some of which may be heavy, 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 2:52 pm… Low at 7:40 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 3:59 pm… Low at 9:07 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with widely scattered showers, which may be heavy in some locations, and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability over the Eastern Caribbean region, will cause occasional cloudiness, showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

A weak tropical wave located over the western tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 9 mph or 15 km/h.

A broad area of low pressure associated with another tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone development during the next five days.

A third tropical wave located just off the west coast of Africa, is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. Some gradual development of this system is possible during the next five days.

Hurricane Earl continues to move slowly northward and away from our region. Maximum sustained winds are near 105 mph or 165 km/h, with higher gusts and Earl is expected to become a major hurricane later today. Hurricane Earl poses no direct threat to our region.

Date: 08^th September, 2022

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar  

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

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: 0.4 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 20.2 mm.

Sunset today: 6:10 pm.                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast and south near 10 mph or 17 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with scattered showers, some of which may be heavy, 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 8:20 am…High at 2:52 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:47 am…High at 3:59 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with widely scattered showers, which may be heavy in some locations, and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability lingering over the Eastern Caribbean region, will cause occasional cloudiness, showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

A weak tropical wave located over the western tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 10 mph or 17 km/h.

A broad area of low pressure associated with another tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone development during the next five days.

A third tropical wave is forecast to emerge off the west coast of Africa this morning. Some gradual development of this system is possible during the next five days, while it moves generally westward across the eastern tropical Atlantic.

Hurricane Earl continues to move slowly northward and away from our region. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 105 mph or 165 km/h, with higher gusts and Earl is expected to become a major hurricane later today. Hurricane Earl poses no direct threat to our region.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 07^th September, 2022

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus  

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 31°C or 88°F.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.2 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: 13.6 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 19.8 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 21.1 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am        Sunset tomorrow: 6:10 pm.      

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast and south near 9 mph or

15 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with scattered showers, some of which maybe heavy.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 6:39 pm…High at 1:37 am…Low at 8:20 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:06 pm…High at 2:24 am…Low at 9:47 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to cloudy at times with a few scattered showers, which maybe heavy in some locations and isolated thunderstorm.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A relatively drier and more stable atmosphere is expected during the next 24 hours as a weak ridge builds across the Lesser Antilles.

An approaching tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave will produce an increase in cloudiness and showers during the next couple of days.

A broad area of low pressure associated with another 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 development within the next five days.

Hurricane Earl continues to move slowly northward away from our region. Maximum sustained winds are about 85 mph or 140 km/h, with higher gusts. Hurricane Earl poses no direct threat to our region.

12:00 Noon Weather Report

Date: 07th September, 2022

Forecaster: Venantius Descartes  

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

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

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 south at 8 mph or 13 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 11.6 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 4.9 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 25.6 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 7.5 mm. 

Sunset today: 6:11 pm.       Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.       

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast and south near 15 mph or

24 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with scattered showers, some of which maybe heavy.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 2:17 pm… Low at 6:39 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 3:24 pm… Low at 8:06 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with scattered showers, which maybe heavy in some locations and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moist and unstable condition in the atmosphere over our region will result in showers and isolated 
thunderstorms, over parts of the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

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

A broad area of low pressure associated with another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This system has a medium chance of tropical cyclone development within the next five days.

A third tropical wave near the west coast of Africa is moving westward at 12 to 17 mph or 19 to 28 km/h. This wave has a medium chance of tropical cyclone development within the next five days.

 Hurricane Earl continues to move slowly northward away from our region. Maximum sustained winds are about 81 mph or 130 km/h, with higher gusts. Hurricane Earl pose no direct threat to our region.

Date: 07th September, 2022
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly 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 southeast at 6 mph or 9 km/h.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 6.0 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 19.8 mm.

Sunset today: 6:11 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast and south near 10 mph or 17 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.
Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with scattered showers, which maybe heavy and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.
Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to exercise caution.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 7:37 am…High at 2:17 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 9:04 am…High at 3:24 pm.
Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with scattered showers, which maybe heavy in some locations and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A low-level trough will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms, over parts of the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

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

A broad area of low pressure associated with another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This system has a medium chance of tropical cyclone development within the next five days.

A third tropical wave is forecast to emerge off the west coast of Africa during the next day or two. Some gradual development of this system is possible during the next five days, while it moves generally westward across the eastern Tropical Atlantic.

Tropical Storm Earl was upgraded to Hurricane Earl overnight and continues to move slowly northward away from our region. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 80 mph or 130 km/h, with higher gusts. Hurricane Earl pose no direct threat to our region.

Date: 06th September, 2022
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.
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-southeast at 9 mph or 15 km/h.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 16.4 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 4.9 mm
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 19.6 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 7.5 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am. Sunset tomorrow: 6:11 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast and south near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.
Weather: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers, some of which may be heavy, and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.
Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to exercise caution.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 12:32 am…Low at 7:37 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 06:56 pm…High at 1:39 am.
Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers, which may be heavy in some locations and isolated thunderstorms over the northern Leeward and southern Windward Islands. Over the central Lesser Antilles, partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moisture and instability in the atmosphere over the northern Leeward Islands, will generate some cloudiness, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the area tonight.
A low-level trough located just east of the Lesser Antilles, is drifting slowly westward and is expected to affect the Windward Islands and areas further south during the next 24 hours.

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Earl was located near latitude 24.1 North, longitude 65.8 West. Earl is moving toward the north near 5 mph or 7 km/h. On the forecast track, Earl will continue to move slowly away from our region. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 70 mph or 110 km/h, with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast and Earl could become a hurricane by tomorrow.

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 associated with another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This system has a medium chance of tropical cyclone development within during the next five days.

A third tropical wave is forecast to emerge off the west coast of Africa during the next day or two. Some gradual development of this system is possible during the next five days, while it moves generally westward across the eastern Tropical Atlantic.

Date: 06^th September, 2022

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 28°C or 82°F.

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

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 10.8 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: trace.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 14.0 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 2.6 mm.

Sunset today: 6:11 pm.                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

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

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 1:38 pm…Low at 5:29 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 2:45 pm…Low at 6:56 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Mostly cloudy with scattered showers, which may be heavy in some locations and isolated thunderstorms over the northern Leeward and southern Windward Islands. Over the central Lesser Antilles, partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone, will cause cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the southern portion of the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

Feeder bands associated with Tropical Storm Earl will continue to affect the northern Leeward Islands today.

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Earl was located near latitude 23.7 North, longitude 65.7 West. Earl is moving toward the north near 5 mph or 7 km/h. On the forecast track, Earl will continue to slowly move away from our region. Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph or 100 km/h, with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast and Earl could become a hurricane later this week.

A low-level trough located just east of the Lesser Antilles is drifting slowly westward and is expected to affect the islands from tonight.

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

A broad area of low pressure associated with another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This system has a medium chance of tropical cyclone development within during the next five days.

A third tropical wave is forecast to emerge off the west coast of Africa during the next day or two. Some gradual development of this system is possible during the next five days, while it moves generally westward across the eastern Tropical Atlantic.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 06^th September, 2022

Forecaster: Venantius Descartes  

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with light rain.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 27°C or 81°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 9 mph or 15 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 12.5 mm        

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 13.8 mm        

Sunset today: 6:11 pm      Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am                    

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

near 14 mph or 22 km/h becoming light and variable or calm at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy, 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: Low at 6:44 am … High at 1:38 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:11 am… High at 2:45 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, occasionally becoming cloudy with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moist and unstable conditions in the atmosphere over our region will result in some scattered showers over the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Earl was located near latitude

23.4 North, longitude 65.4 West. Earl is moving toward the north near 7 mph or 11 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph or 100 km/h, with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast and Earl could become a hurricane later this week.

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 associated with a tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This system has a medium chance of tropical cyclone development within during the next five days.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 05^th September, 2022

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus  

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with light rain.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 25°C or 77°F.

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

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.9 mm          At GFL Charles Airport: 0.3 mm

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.2 mm          At GFL Charles Airport: 2.6 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am        Sunset tomorrow: 6:11 pm          

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast and south near 14 mph or

22 km/h becoming light and variable or calm at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with some scattered showers, some of which maybe heavy 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 11:14 pm…Low at 6:44 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 12:21 am…Low at 8:11 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, occasionally becoming cloudy with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability trailing Tropical Storm Earl, will continue to cause occasional cloudiness, scattered showers and possibly thunderstorms over parts of the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Earl was located near latitude 22.2 degrees north, longitude 65.2 degrees west or about 265 miles or 425 kilometres north of the northern Leeward Islands. Earl is moving toward the north near 6 mph or 9 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph or 100 km/h, with higher gusts. Some slow strengthening is possible later today and Earl could become a hurricane later this week.

A tropical wave associated with an area of low pressure, is located over the central Tropical Atlantic. This system is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Another tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. An area of low pressure could form along this wave and some gradual development is possible, as this system moves generally west-northwestward over the eastern to central tropical Atlantic during the next five days.

Date: 05th September, 2022
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 26°C or 79°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the southeast at 15 mph or 24 km/h.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 3.1 mm At GFL Charles Airport: 2.6 mm
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 3.2 mm At GFL Charles Airport: 2.6 mm

Sunset today: 6:12 pm Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast and south near 14 mph or 22 km/h.
Weather: Fair and warm, occasionally becoming cloudy with some scattered showers, some of which maybe heavy and a slight 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 12:47 pm…Low at 4:08 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 01:54 pm…Low at 5:35 pm.
Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy, occasionally becoming cloudy with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moisture and instability trailing Tropical Storm Earl, will continue to cause occasional cloudiness, scattered showers and possibly thunderstorms over parts of the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Earl was located near latitude 21.5 degrees north, longitude 65.3 degrees west or about 215 miles or 345 kilometres north of the northern Leeward Islands. Earl is moving toward the north-northwest near 5 mph or 7 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 65 mph or 100 km/h, with higher gusts. Some slow strengthening is possible later today and Earl could become a hurricane later this week.

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