Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 14^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is overcast with moderate showers.

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

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is26°C or 79°F.

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the south at 14 mph or 22 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: 0.9 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 47.6 mm    At GFL Charles Airport: 23.7 mm.

Sunset today: 6:26 pm         Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am    

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east and southeast near 13 mph or 20 km/h, becoming lighter and variable at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy to 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 exercise caution.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 1:23 pm…High at 8:00 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 2:50 pm…High at 9:07 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy to overcast with scattered moderate to heavy showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms over the Leeward Islands. Elsewhere, partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with Tropical Storm Grace, will cause increased periods of cloudiness, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly over the Leeward Islands, during the next 24 hours.

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Grace was located near latitude 16.2 North, longitude 57.9 W or about 265 miles or 425 Km east-southeast of the Leeward Islands. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h, with higher gusts. Grace is moving westward at about 23 mph or 37 km/h. On this forecast track, the center of the storm is forecast to move over the Leeward Islands tonight. A motion toward the west-northwest with a gradual decrease in forward speed is expected during the next several days. Some strengthening is forecast during the next day or so.

Interests in the Leeward Islands should continue to monitor the progress of Tropical Storm Grace.

A tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 23 mph or 37 km/h. No significant convection is associated with this wave.

Date: 14^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

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

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 calm.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.4 mm         

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 46.9 mm        

Sunset today: 6:26 pm         Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am    

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east-southeast near 13 mph or 20 km/h, becoming lighter and variable at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few 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: High at 8:03 am… Low at 1:23 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 9:10 am… Low at 2:50 pm

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy to overcast with scattered moderate to heavy showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms over the Leeward Islands. Elsewhere, partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with newly formed Tropical Storm Grace, will cause cloudiness, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly over the Leeward Islands, during the next 24 hours.

….Tropical Depression Seven strengthens into Tropical Storm Grace….

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Grace was located near latitude 15.8 North, longitude 55.6 W or about 420 miles or 675 Km east of the Leeward Islands. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Grace is moving westward at about 22 mph or 35 km/h. On this forecast track, the center of the storm is forecast to move over the Leeward Islands tonight. Some strengthening of the storm is forecast during the next few days. Interests in the Leeward Islands should continue to monitor the progress of Tropical Storm Grace.

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

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 13th August, 2021

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy.

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 at 13 mph or 20 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 5.1 mm at GFL Charles Airport: 4.1 mm

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 46.0 mm at GFL Charles Airport: 22.8 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am Sunrise tomorrow:6:26 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east-southeast near 21 mph or 33 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, 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: High at 7:15 pm… Low at 1:42 am

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 8:22 pm… Low at 3:09 am

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.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability in the wake of a tropical wave, will continue to produce cloudiness, showers and possible isolated thunderstorms over the region during the forecast period.

At 5:00 pm today, Tropical depression Seven was located at 15.4 North 51.8 W or about 675 miles or 1085 Km east of the Leeward Islands. The maximum sustained winds were near 35 mph or 55 km/h. This system is moving westward at about 22 mph or 35 km/h. Some strengthening of this system is forecast during the next few days. Tropical storm watches have been issued for the Leeward Islands. Interests in the Lesser Antilles should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

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

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 13^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Andre Joyeux

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

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

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is31°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: 5.1 mm.         at GFL Charles Airport: 4.1 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 46.0 mm.        at GFL Charles Airport: 22.8 mm.

Sunset today: 6:26 pm.     Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, 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 12:44 pm… High at 7:15 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 02:11 pm… High at 8:22 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.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture in the wake of a tropical wave, is expected to produce showers and isolated thunderstorms over the region during the forecast period.

An area of low pressure, located about 850 miles or 1360 Kilometres east of the Lesser Antilles is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone development over the next day or two, and it is expected to start affecting portions of the Leeward Islands by late Saturday. Interests in the Lesser Antilles should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

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

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 13th August, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.
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
13 mph or 20 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 4.6 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of August so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 45.5 mm.

Sunset today: 6:26 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east-southeast near 17 mph or 28 km/h.
Weather: Partly cloudy skies, 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: High at 6:59 am…Low at 12:44 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 8:06 am…Low at 02:11 pm.
Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 6 feet or 0.9 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A tropical wave located over the Lesser Antilles, is expected to produce showers and isolated thunderstorms over the region during the forecast period.

A second tropical wave together with a small area of low pressure, located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone development over the next two days, and it is expected to start affecting portions of the Lesser Antilles by late Saturday. Interests in the Lesser Antilles should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

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

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 12^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy with light haze.

Present Weather at GFL Charles is partly cloudy.

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 23 mph or 37 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.0 mm          At GFL Charles: 1.0 mm

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 40.9 mm         At GFL Charles: 18.7 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am        Sunset tomorrow: 6:26 pm. 

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east-northeast 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: High at 6:37 pm…Low at 12:34 am… High at 6:59 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 7:44 pm…Low at 02:01 am… High at 8:06 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy and hazy becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles, is expected to produce showers and occasional cloudy skies over the region during the forecast period.

A second tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h and is expected to reach the Lesser Antilles by late Saturday. There is a moderate to high chance of further development of this system over the next few days. Interests in the Lesser Antilles should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 12^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present Weather at GFL Charles is partly cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is31°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-northeast at 20 mph or 31 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.0 mm          At GFL Charles:1.0 mm

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 40.9 mm         At GFL Charles:18.7 mm

Sunset tomorrow: 6:27 pm              Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few showers at first, becoming   generally cloudy with scattered showers and a chance of isolated   thunderstorms from tonight.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 12:08 pm… High at 6:37 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 01:35 pm… High at 7:44 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 occasionally cloudy and hazy with a few scattered showers today, becoming generally cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms from late tonight.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles, is expected to produce showers and generally cloudy skies over the region, from tonight.

A second tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h and is expected to reach the Lesser Antilles by late Saturday. There is a chance of further development of this system over the next few days. Interests in the Lesser Antilles should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

       

       

Date: 12^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and slightly 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: 2.0 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 40.9 mm.

Sunset tomorrow: 6:27 pm.             Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 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.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few showers today, becoming generally cloudy with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms from late tonight.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 6:05 am…Low at 12:08 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 7:12 am…Low at 1:35 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 occasionally cloudy and hazy with a few scattered showers today, becoming generally cloudy with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms from late tonight.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions ahead of an approaching tropical wave will cause a few scattered showers across the Eastern Caribbean islands today.

This tropical wave located several hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles, is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h and is expected to affect the region from late tonight into Friday.

A second tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is also moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h and is expected to reach the Lesser Antilles late Saturday. There is a medium or 60 percent chance of further development of this system over the next five days. Interests in the Lesser Antilles should monitor the progress of this system.

At 5:00 am today, Tropical Depression Fred was located just east of Cuba and is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph or 26 km/h. This system is expected to reach near Florida on Saturday and poses no threat to Saint Lucia and the rest of the Lesser Antilles.

6:00 pm Weather Report
Date: 11th August, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.
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 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: 1.2 mm At GFL Charles Airport: 1.0 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of August so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 38.9 mm At GFL Charles Airport: 18.7 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am Sunset tomorrow: 6:27 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: Fair and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with a few brief showers.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at present…Low at 11:35 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 7:11 pm…Low at 01:02 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 occasionally cloudy skies with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A reduction in low level moisture over the region, will result in only a few scattered showers across the Eastern Caribbean islands during the forecast period.

A tropical wave located over the Central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. The wave is expected to begin affecting the region on Thursday night.

A second tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. There is a low chance of further development of this system, over the next two days.

Tropical storm Fred is over the Dominican Republic and is moving toward the west-northwest near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This system poses no threat to Saint Lucia and the rest of the Lesser Antilles.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 11^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is 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 27°C or 81°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at 23 mph or 37 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.2 mm       At GFL Charles Airport:  Trace.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 38.9 mm     At GFL Charles Airport: 17.7 mm

Sunset today: 6:27 pm              Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Weather: Fair skies becoming occasionally cloudy 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 6:04 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 01:01 pm…High at 7:11 pm.

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 2 to 5 feet or 0.6 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair skies becoming occasionally cloudy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A reduction in low level moisture across the region, will result occasionally cloudy skies with a few showers across the Eastern Caribbean region.

A tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. The wave is expected to begin affecting the region by late Thursday generating occasionally cloudy skies with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

Further east, second tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is also moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. There is a low chance of further development of this system, over the next few days.

Tropical storm Fred is east-southeast of the Dominican Republic and is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph or 26 km/h. This system poses no threat to Saint Lucia and the rest of the Lesser Antilles.