Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

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.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 11^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

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 at 13 mph or 20 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.9 mm      

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 37.7 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 near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy 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 present… Low at 11:34 am

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:24 am… Low at 01:01 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 with some scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A reduction in low level moisture across the region, will result in generally fair conditions across the island chain.

A tropical wave located over the western Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 14 mph or 22 km/h. This wave is expected to begin affecting the region by Thursday night.

A 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.

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical storm Fred, was located near latitude 18.0 north, longitude 68.2 west or about 118 miles or 190 kilometres east-southeast of the Dominican Republic. This system is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph or 26 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h with higher gusts. This system poses no threat to Saint Lucia, and the rest of the Lesser Antilles.

Date: 10^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is 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-southeast at 9 mph or 15 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.9 mm       At GFL Charles Airport: 5.2 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 37.7 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: 17.7 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-southeast and east near 16 mph or 26 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies 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: Low at 10:41 pm… High at 5:17 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:38 pm… Low at 12:08 am.

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the northern Windwards and Leeward Islands, skies will be mostly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moist and unstable conditions trailing Potential Tropical Cyclone Six, will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and possibly thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

At 5:00 pm today, Potential Tropical Cyclone Number Six (#6) was centered near latitude 16.9 North, longitude 65.5 West or about 105 miles or 170 kilometres southeast of Ponce Puerto Rico. The system is moving toward the west-northwest near 17 mph or 28 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast during the next day or so and the disturbance is expected to become a tropical storm tonight.

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

A second tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is also moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. Some gradual development of this system is likely over the next several days.

12:00 noon Weather Report
Date: 10th August, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.
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 24°C or 75°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the southeast at 16 mph or 26 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 2.9 mm At GFL Charles Airport: 5.2 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of August so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 37.7 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 17.7 mm.

Sunset today: 6:28 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and east near 15 mph or 24 km/h, becoming lighter at times.
Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered Showers, which maybe moderate to heavy in some locations and possibly 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: High at 5:31 pm…Low at 10:41 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 12:29 pm…High at 6:38 pm.
Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Over the northern Windwards and Leeward Islands, skies will be cloudy to overcast
with moderate to heavy showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms. Elsewhere, partly
cloudy to cloudy skies with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
At 11:00 am today, Potential Tropical Cyclone Number Six (#6) was centered near latitude 16.3 North, longitude 63.8 West or about 160 miles or 255 kilometres west of Guadeloupe. The system is moving toward the west-northwest near 18 mph or 30 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast during the next day or so and the disturbance is expected to become a tropical storm later today or tonight.
Interests around the Eastern Caribbean islands are advised to closely monitor the progress of this system.

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

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 10^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly 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 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 August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 35.2 mm.  

Sunset today: 6:28 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 14 mph or 22 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers which may be locally heavy 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 11:02 am…High at 5:31 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 5:39 am…Low at 12:29 pm.

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the northern Windwards and Leeward Islands, skies will be cloudy to overcast with moderate to heavy showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms. Elsewhere, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

At 5:00 am today, Potential Tropical Cyclone number six (#6) was centered near latitude 15.7 North, longitude 62.2 West or about 142 miles or 229 kilometers northwest of Saint Lucia and it is coupled with a tropical wave. The system is moving toward the west-northwest near 17 mph or 28 km/h and is expected to continue to move away from Saint Lucia. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast during the next 24 to 48 hours and the disturbance is expected to become a tropical storm later this morning.

Interests around the Eastern Caribbean islands are advised to closely monitor the progress of this system.

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

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 09^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.

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

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 17 mph

or 28 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil.       At GFL Charles Airport: trace.           

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 34.8 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 12.5 mm.     

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:49 am.       Sunset tomorrow: 6:28 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the northeast and southeast near 15 mph or 24 km/h, with gusts near showers.

Weather: Generally cloudy with rain, some scattered showers which may be locally heavy 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 09:53 pm…High at 4:32 am...Low at 11:02 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:20 pm…High at 5:39 am…Low at 12:29 pm.

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

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to adverse weather conditions.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the northern Windwards and Leeward Islands, skies will be cloudy to overcast with moderate to heavy showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms. Elsewhere, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

At 5:00 pm today, an area of disturbance being monitored for cyclone development has now become Potential Tropical Cyclone number six (#6). The system was centered near latitude 14.2 North, longitude 59.2 West or about 121 miles or 195 kilometers east-northeast of Saint Lucia. Potential Tropical Cyclone number six (#6) is moving toward the west-northwest near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This general motion is expected to continue during the next few days. On the forecast track, the system is expected to move north of Saint Lucia and through a portion of the southern Leeward Islands tonight. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours and the disturbance is expected to become a tropical storm tonight.

Interests around the Eastern Caribbean islands are advised to closely monitor the progress of this system.

A second low pressure system is located several hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles and is slowly moving westward. Environmental conditions are no longer favourable for further development of this system.

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

Date: 09^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

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 is30°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 22 mph or 35 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 4.4 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 1.3 mm.          

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 34.8 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 12.5 mm.     

Sunset today: 6:28 pm.           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:49 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the northeast and east-southeast near 15 mph or 24 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy with isolated showers at first, becoming increasingly cloudy with scattered showers and a chance of thunderstorms from tonight into tomorrow.   

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 4:59 pm… Low at 09:53 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:06 pm… Low at 11:20 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northeasterly swells 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 northern Windwards and Leeward Islands, skies will be cloudy to overcast with moderate to heavy showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms. Elsewhere, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A low pressure system located about 180 miles east of the Windward Islands is moving toward the west-northwest at about 13 mph or 20 km/h. Environmental conditions are expected to be conducive for additional development and a tropical depression could form later today or tonight.  The disturbance is forecast to reach portions of the Lesser Antilles by late tonight. Interests around the Eastern Caribbean islands are advised to closely monitor the progress of this system.

A second low pressure system is located several hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles and is moving westward near 10 mph or 17 km/h. Development of this system is becoming less likely during the next few days.

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

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 09th August, 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 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 28.3 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of August so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 34.8 mm.

Sunset today: 6:28 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:49 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the northeast and east southeast near 17 mph or 28 km/h, becoming lighter at times.
Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few scattered showers at first.
An increase in cloudiness with showers and isolated thunderstorms is expected from this afternoon.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 10:30 am…High at 4:59 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 11:57 am…High at 6:06 pm.
Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northeasterly swells
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
Fair to occasionally cloudy skies with a few scattered showers at first. An increase in cloudiness with showers and isolated thunderstorms is expected from this afternoon.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A low pressure system located about 320 miles east of the Windward Islands is moving toward the west-northwest at about 15 mph or 24 km/h. Environmental conditions are expected to be conducive for some development of this system and a tropical depression could form over the next few days. The disturbance is forecast to reach portions of the Lesser Antilles by late tonight. Interests around the Eastern Caribbean islands are advised to closely monitor the progress of this system.

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

A second low pressure system is located about 940 miles east of the Lesser Antilles. Development of this system is becoming less likely during the next few days while it moves toward the west or west-southwest at about 10 mph or 17 km/h.

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