Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Date: 18^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.

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-northeast at 17 mph or 28 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.1 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 81.6 mm.

Sunset today: 6:24 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 22 mph or 35 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Fair and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with a few showers today, becoming mostly cloudy with scattered light to moderate showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms from early tomorrow morning.

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 1:41 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:11 am…High at 2:48 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the southern Windward Islands and areas further south.  Elsewhere, fair, hazy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers today, becoming mostly cloudy with scattered light to moderate showers and isolated thunderstorms from early tomorrow morning.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

Moist and unstable conditions trailing a tropical wave will continue to affect mainly the southernmost islands of the Eastern Caribbean today.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave is expected to affect the Lesser Antilles from early Thursday morning.

A third tropical wave located over the Eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 12 mph or 19 km/h.

6:00 pm Weather Report
Date: 17th August, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

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 29°C or 84°F.
Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 31°C or 88°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 20 mph or 31 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: trace.
Total rainfall for the month of August so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 80.7 mm At GFL Charles Airport: 112.5 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am Sunset tomorrow: 6:24 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: Fair and hazy, becoming cloudy at times 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 11:17 pm…Low at 6:44 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 12:24 am…Low at 8:11 am.
Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres.

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality across the Lesser Antilles, over the next few days.

A weak tropical wave in the vicinity of the Lesser Antilles is expected to affect the southern portion of the Eastern Caribbean islands during the next 24 hours. There is not much shower activity associated with this system.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave is expected to affect the southern portion of the Lesser Antilles from early Thursday morning.

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

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 17^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair with light haze.

Present weather at GLF Charles Airport is partly cloudy with light haze.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is31°C or 88°F.

Last night’s minimum  temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 27°C or 81°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 28 mph or 44 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil      At GLF Charles Airport: 0.4 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 80.5 mm    At GLF Charles Airport: 112.5 mm.

Sunset today: 6:24 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 23 mph or 37 km/h, with occasional gusts.

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 12:39 pm…Low at 4:16 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 01:46 pm…Low at 5:43 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the far southern Windward Islands, occasionally cloudy with a chance of isolated thunderstorms.  Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy and hazy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

A weak tropical wave in the vicinity of the Lesser Antilles is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.  There is not much convective activity associated with this system.

Another tropical wave is located over the central Tropical Atlantic and is moving westward at about 17 mph or 28 km/h. The wave is expected to begin affecting the central Windward islands from late Wednesday.

Further east, a third tropical wave is located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic and is moving westward at about 15 mph or 24 km/h.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 17^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is28°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 25 mph or

41 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: trace

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 80.5 mm   

Sunset today: 6:24 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 21 mph or 33 km/h, with occasional gusts.

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at present… High at 12:39 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 7:03 am… High at 01:46 pm

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 skies with a few brief scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 15 mph or 24 km/h. This system is expected to affect the Windward Islands and Barbados, from late Wednesday night. 

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

Date: 16^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair and hazy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport 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 20 mph or 31 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: trace.     At GFL Charles Airport: 2.4 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 80.5 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 112.5 mm.

 Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am        Sunset tomorrow: 6:24 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy skies with a few isolated showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 10:02 pm… Low at 5:36 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 11:09 pm… Low at 7:03 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy and hazy skies with a few brief scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 15 mph or 24 km/h. This system is expected to affect mainly the southern Windward Islands from late Tuesday into Wednesday morning. 

Another Tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is also moving westward at about 15 mph or 24 km/h and is expected to affect the Lesser Antilles on Thursday.

12:00 noon Weather Report
Date: 16th August, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy with light haze.
Present weather at GLF Charles Airport is partly cloudy with light haze.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 31°C or 88°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 27°C or 81°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 24 mph or 39 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 3.2 mm. At GLF Charles Airport: 2.8 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of August so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 80.5 mm. At GLF Charles Airport: 112.1 mm.

Sunset today: 6:25 pm Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from the east near 21 mph or 33 km/h.
Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy 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 3:07 pm…High at 10:02 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at Present…Low at 04:34 pm.
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 and hazy with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A plume of Saharan dust will cause a reduction in visibility and air quality across the Lesser Antilles over the next few days.

A tropical wave, located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 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.

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Depression Grace was located about 85 miles or 140 kilometres southeast of Port Au Prince, Haiti.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 16^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is27°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 at 18 mph or 30 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.2 mm

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 80.5 mm

Sunset today:   6:25 pm    Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am 

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Weather: Fair and hazy skies occasionally becoming cloudy with a few showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 11:08 am… Low at 3:07 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 12:15 pm… Low at 4:34 pm

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 and hazy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

A tropical wave, located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave is expected to get to the islands by Tuesday night.

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

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Depression Grace was located east-southeast of Port Au Prince, Haiti. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h with higher gusts. Grace is moving toward the west at about 15 mph or 24 km/h.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 15^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is29°C or 84°F.

Today’s maximum  temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 30°C or 86°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: 24.3 mm    At GFL Charles Airport: 11.0 mm

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 80.5 mm    At GFL Charles Airport: 110.1 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am             Sunset tomorrow: 6:25 pm

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 skies, with a few showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 08:54 pm… Low at 4:19 am

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 10:01 pm… Low at 5:46 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 and hazy skies, with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

A tropical wave, located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 14 mph or 22 km/h. This wave is expected to get to the islands by Tuesday night.

Another Tropical wave, located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is also moving westward at about 14 mph /22 km/h.

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Tropical Depression Grace was located near latitude 17.0 north, longitude 67.3 west or about 200 miles or 320 kilometres east-southeast of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h, with higher gusts. Grace is moving toward the west at about 15 mph or 24 km/h.  

Date: 15^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is28°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 southeast at 7 mph or 11 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 29.7 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 85.6 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 77.3 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 109.3 mm.    

Sunset today: 6:25 pm.          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am. 

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

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

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and/or landslides 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 2:09 pm… High at 08:54 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 3:36 pm… High at 10:01 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 skies, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers, some of which maybe heavy and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability trailing Tropical Storm Grace, will continue to produce cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean Islands today. A gradual drying up of the atmosphere is expected from tonight onwards.

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Grace was located near latitude 17.2 north, longitude 66.0 west or about 85 miles or 135 kilometres south of San Juan Puerto Rico. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Grace is moving toward the west-northwest at about 16 mph or 26 km/h.  Some strengthening is forecast before Grace moves over Hispaniola on Monday.

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

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 15th August, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.
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 northeast at 6 mph or 9 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 30.4 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of August so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 77.3 mm.

Sunset today: 6:25 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east and southeast near
15 mph or 24 km/h, becoming lighter and variable at times.
Weather: Generally cloudy skies with some scattered showers, which may
be moderate to heavy in some locations, and isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and/or landslides 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 09:26 am…Low at 2:09 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 10:33 am…Low at 3:36 pm.
Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Cloudy to overcast skies with moderate to heavy showers, periods of rain and thunderstorms over the extreme northern portion of the lesser Antilles. Elsewhere, generally cloudy skies with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moisture and instability associated with Tropical Storm Grace will continue to produce cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean Islands today.

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Grace was located near latitude 16.9 north, longitude 64.4 west or about 60 miles or 100 kilometres south southeast of St Croix. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Grace is moving toward the west northwest at about 16 mph or 26 km/h. Some strengthening is forecast before Grace reaches Hispaniola on Monday.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 23 mph or 37 km/h.

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