Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Date: 25^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair 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 21 mph or 33 km/h.

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 203.4 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 350.9 mm.

Sunset today: 6:19 pm.                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 18 mph or 30 km/h.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy, with a chance of a few brief showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to exercise caution due to the presence of Saharan dust haze.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at present…High at 5:43 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  Low at 12:55 pm…High at 6:50 pm.

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

An area of Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality across the Eastern Caribbean region over the next couple of days.

A weak tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave is expected to bring a few showers over the islands late Thursday into Friday.

Another tropical wave, located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is also moving westward at about 15 mph or 24 km/h. This system has a 30 percent or low chance of developing into a tropical cyclone during the next five days.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 24^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Thomas Auguste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.

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

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is29°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 northeast at 22 mph or 35 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 52.3 mm.     At GFL Charles: nil.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 203.4 mm.    At GFL Charles:350.7 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am.   Sunset tomorrow: 6:19 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: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy skies with a few brief showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies 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 present… Low at 10:54 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:21 pm… Low at 12:21 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with a few showers mainly over the southern Windward Islands.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

An area of Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality across the Eastern Caribbean region over the next couple of days.

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

Another tropical wave, located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is also moving westward at about 15 mph or 24 km/h. This system has 30 per cent or low chance of developing into a tropical cyclone during the next five days.

Date: 24^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with thick haze.

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

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 24°C or 75°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: 52.7 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 203.4 mm.

Sunset today: 6:20 pm.                     Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 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 occasional gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy and hazy with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms, improving towards afternoon.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides should continue to be vigilant.

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 present…Low at 10:57 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at present…Low at 12:24 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, locally rough seas and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the Windward Islands and areas further south, occasionally cloudy and hazy with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A plume of Saharan dust will continue to cause a significant reduction in visibility and air quality across the Lesser Antilles over the next few days.

A tropical wave will produce cloudiness, scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern portion of the Eastern Caribbean today.

Two other tropical waves located over the central and eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward at about 15 mph or 24 km/h.

All three of these systems have a medium chance for tropical cyclone formation during the next five days.

6:00 pm Weather Report
Date: 23rd August, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is overcast with moderate showers.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy and hazy.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 25°C or 77°F.
Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 30°C or 86°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the southeast at 23 mph
or 37 km/h, gusting to 37 mph or 59 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 12.7 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 42.8 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of August so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 151.1 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 350.7 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am Sunset tomorrow: 6:20 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east southeast and east near
23 mph or 37 km/h, with occasional gusts.
Weather: Mostly cloudy and hazy with some moderate to heavy showers and
isolated thunderstorms.

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

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 10:05 pm…High at 4:42 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 11:32 pm…High at 5:49 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, locally rough seas and reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Over the southern portion of the Lesser Antilles, generally cloudy and hazy with some moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moisture and instability associated with the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), will continue to cause cloudy conditions with showers and thunderstorms across the southern portion of the Lesser Antilles, during the next 24 hours.
A plume of Saharan dust will cause a significant reduction in visibility and air quality across the Lesser Antilles over the next few days.

A weak tropical wave located about 500 miles east of the Lesser Antilles is moving westward at about 17 mph or 28 km/h. There is not much shower activity associated with this system due to the presence of Saharan dust.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 21 mph or 33 km/h. This wave has a medium chance for tropical cyclone formation during the next five days.

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

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 23^rd  August, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy and hazy

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is30°C or 86°F.

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at 30 mph or 48 km/h gusting to 41 mph or 67 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 12.8 mm    at GFL Charles Airport: 45.4 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 151.1 mm    at GFL Charles Airport: 350.7 mm.

Sunset today: 6:21 pm                 Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 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: Mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers, which will be heavy at times and isolated thunderstorms.

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 4:45 pm…Low at 10:05 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at present….High at 5:52 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

Over the central and southern Windward Islands, generally cloudy to overcast skies with scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

High moisture levels and instability associated with the passage and the presence of the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), will continue to cause cloudy conditions with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms across the central and southern portions of the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

A second active tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 12 mph or 19 km/h. This wave has a low chance for tropical cyclone formation during the next five days, as it moves west-north-westward.

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

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 23^rd  August, 2021

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy .

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is28°C or 81°F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 25°C or 77°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 2:00 am today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 14.2 mm    

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport:150.7 mm     

Sunset today: 6:21 pm                 Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 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: Mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers, which may be heavy at times, and isolated thunderstorms.

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 10:24 am… High at 4:45 pm  

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:51 am… High at 5:52 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

Over the central and southern portions of the Lesser Antilles, cloudy to overcast skies with scattered showers which may be heavy in some locations and isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), coupled with a tropical wave will continue to cause cloudy conditions with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms across the central and southern portions of the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

A second tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 14 mph or 22 km/h. This wave has a low chance for tropical cyclone formation during the next five days, as it moves west-north-westward

A third tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 14 mph or 22 km/h.

Date: 22^nd August, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with moderate showers.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is overcast with light showers.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is28°C or 82°F.

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 30°C or 86°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at 20 mph or 31 km/h, gusting to 35 mph or 56 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 4.0 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: 11.5 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 138.4 mm.  At GFL Charles Airport: 307.9 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am.       Sunset tomorrow: 6:21 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-northeast near 22 mph or 35 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers, which may be heavy in some locations and isolated thunderstorms.

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 09:16 pm… High at 4:00 am.  

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:43 pm… High at 5:07 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

Over the central and southern portions of the Lesser Antilles, cloudy to overcast skies with scattered showers which may be heavy in some locations and isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave together with the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), will continue to cause cloudy conditions with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms across the central and southern portions of the Lesser Antilles, during the next 24 hours.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 17 mph or 28 km/h.

A third tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 21 mph or 33 km/h. This wave has a low chance for tropical cyclone formation during the next five days.

12:00 noon Weather Report
Date: 22nd August, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is overcast with light showers.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 30°C or 86°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 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 3.9 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 9.4 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of August so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 138.3 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 305.3 mm.

Sunset today: 6:21 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-northeast near 22 mph or 35 km/h, with occasional gusts.
Weather: Mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers, which may be heavy in some locations and isolated thunderstorms.

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

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 4:15 pm…Low at 09:16 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 5:22 pm…Low at 10:43 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 locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Over the central and southern portions of the Lesser Antilles, generally cloudy skies with scattered showers which may be heavy in some locations and isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moisture and instability associated with an approaching tropical wave, located just to the east of the Lesser Antilles, will continue to cause cloudy conditions with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms across the central and southern portions of the Eastern Caribbean Region during the next 24 hours.

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

A third tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 21 mph or 33 km/h. This wave has a low chance for tropical cyclone formation during the next five days.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 22^nd August, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers.

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 26 mph or 43 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport:  2.5 mm.      

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 136.5 mm.  

Sunset today: 6:21 pm.           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Mostly cloudy and hazy with scattered showers, which may heavy in some  locations and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 09:49 am…High at 4:15 pm.  

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:16 am…High at 5:22 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 locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the Windward Islands, generally cloudy skies with scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, partly cloudy and hazy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles is moving westward at about 17 mph or 28 km/h. The system is expected to begin affecting the Windward Islands during the forecast period, producing mostly cloudy conditions with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

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

A third tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave has a low chance for tropical cyclone formation during the next five days.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 21^st August, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy and hazy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is28°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 18 mph

or 30 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport:  9.1 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 70.8 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 134.4 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 296.4 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am.                       Sunset tomorrow: 6:21 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy becoming increasingly cloudy with scattered showers, which may heavy in some locations and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 8:25 pm…High at 3:15 am… Low at 09:49 am.  

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:52 pm…High at 4:22 am… Low at 11:16 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the Windward Islands, generally cloudy skies with scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, partly cloudy and hazy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles is moving westward at about 17 mph or 28 km/h. The system is expected to begin affecting the Windward islands from tomorrow Sunday producing mostly cloudy conditions with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

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

A third tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave has a low chance for tropical cyclone formation during the next five days.