Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

12:00 Noon Weather Report

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 05^th October, 2024

Forecaster: Glenn Antoine

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

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

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 32°C or 90°F.

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 70%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the southeast at 12 mph or 19 km/h.

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:

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

Sunset today: 5:50 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and southwest near 7 mph or 11 km/h, becoming variable and calm at times.

Weather: Fair skies, becoming cloudy at times, with showers which may be

heavy in some locations, and a chance of isolated thunderstorms, mainly

during the afternoon.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 4:36 pm…Low at 11:19 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 5:43 pm…Low at 12:46 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy skies, with a few localized heavy showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A light wind regime will persist across the Lesser Antilles, for the next few days. Weak unstable conditions and strong daytime heating will result in a few localized heavy showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the islands, during the forecast period.

Major Hurricane Kirk continues its northwestward movement away from our region. However, swells generated by Kirk are affecting portions of the Leeward Islands.

At 11:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Leslie was located near latitude 11.1 north, longitude 35.4 west. Leslie is moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph or 11 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 80 mph or 130 km/h, with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast by tonight, followed by weakening on Sunday. Leslie does not pose a threat to our region at this time.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 05th October, 2024
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.
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.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 92%.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: nil.
Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:
At Hewanorra Airport: trace.

Sunset today: 5:50 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and southwest near 7 mph or 11 km/h, becoming variable and calm at times.
Weather: Fair to occasionally cloudy skies, with showers which may be locally heavy and a chance of isolated thunderstorms, mainly during the afternoon.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 10:20 am…High at 4:36 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 11:47 am…High at 5:43 pm.
Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Fair to occasionally cloudy skies, with a few localized heavy showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A light wind regime will persist across the Lesser Antilles, for the next few days. Weak unstable conditions and strong daytime heating will result in a few localized heavy showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the islands, during the forecast period.

Major Hurricane Kirk continues its northwestward movement away from our region this morning. However, swells generated by Kirk are affecting portions of the Leeward Islands.

…LESLIE STRENGTHENS SLIGHTLY…
At 5:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Leslie was located near latitude 10.7 north, longitude 34.8 west. Leslie is moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph or 11 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 80 mph or 130 km/h, with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast by tonight, followed by weakening on Sunday. Leslie does not pose a threat to our region at this time.

6:00 pm Weather Report

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 04^th October, 2024

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

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 32°C or 90°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 73%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:

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

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am. Sunset tomorrow: 5:50 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be light and variable, becoming calm at times.

Weather: Mostly fair skies tonight. Tomorrow, fair skies becoming cloudy at times with a few showers, which may be locally heavy, and a chance of isolated thunderstorms mainly during the afternoon.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 10:42 pm… High at 5:12 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 12:09 am… High at 6:19 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy skies, with a few localized heavy showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

…KIRK WEAKENS SLIGHTLY…

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Hurricane Kirk was located near latitude 23.7 north, longitude 49.4 west. Kirk is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph or 19 km/h and this general motion is expected to continue today. Maximum sustained winds are near 130 mph or 215 km/h, with higher gusts. Additional weakening is forecast to begin tomorrow and continue through early next week. Swells generated by Kirk are expected to reach portions of the Leeward Islands today.

…LESLIE STRENGTHENS A LITTLE MORE…

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Leslie was located near latitude 10.3 north, longitude 33.6 west. Leslie is moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph or 11 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 70 mph or 110 km/h, with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast, and Leslie is expected to become a hurricane tonight or tomorrow. Leslie does not pose a threat to our region at this time.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 04^th October, 2024

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 32°C or 90°F.

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 66%.

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: nil. At GFL Charles Airport: nil.

Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:

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

Sunset today: 5:51 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be light and variable, becoming calm at times.

Weather: Fair skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few showers, which may be locally 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 4:09 pm…Low at 10:42 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 5:16 pm…Low at 12:09 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 localized heavy showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

…KIRK WEAKENS SLIGHTLY…

At 11:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Kirk was located near latitude 23.0 north, longitude 48.9 west. Kirk is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph or 19 km/h and this general motion is expected to continue today. Maximum sustained winds are near 140 mph or 220 km/h, with higher gusts. Additional weakening is forecast to begin tomorrow and continue through early next week. Swells generated by Kirk are expected to reach portions of the Leeward Islands today.

…LESLIE STRENGTHENS A LITTLE MORE…

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Leslie was located near latitude 10.0 north, longitude 30.0 west. Leslie is moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph or 11 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 65 mph or 100 km/h, with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast, and Leslie is expected to become a hurricane tonight or tomorrow. Leslie does not pose a threat to our region at this time.

6:00 Am Weather Report

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 04^th October, 2024

Forecaster: Glenn Antoine

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

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.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 81%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil.

Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: trace.

Sunset today: 5:51 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the northeast and east near 9 mph or 15 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.

Weather: Fair skies, becoming cloudy at times, with a few 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 09:57 am… High at 4:09 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 11:24 am… High at 5:16 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 skies, with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A light wind regime is expected across the Lesser Antilles, for the next few days. Weak unstable conditions and strong daytime heating may result in a few showers and isolated thunderstorms over the islands, during the forecast period.

At 5:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Kirk was located near latitude 22.3 north, longitude 48.1 west. Kirk is moving toward the northwest near 10 mph or 17 km/h and is expected to continue this general motion today. Maximum sustained winds have increased to 145 mph or 230 km/h, with higher gusts. Weakening is forecast to begin tomorrow and continue through early next week. Swells generated by Kirk are expected to reach portions of the Leeward Islands today.

…LESLIE IS A LITTLE STRONGER…

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Leslie was located near latitude 9.8 north, longitude 32.5 west. Leslie is moving toward the west near 6 mph or 9 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph or 95 km/h, with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast, and Leslie is forecast to become a hurricane by Saturday. Leslie does not pose a threat to our region at this time.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 03^rd October, 2024

Forecaster: Shemma Joseph

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

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 32°C or 90°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 73%.

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

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:

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

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am. Sunset tomorrow: 5:51 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the northeast and east near 9 mph or 15 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.

Weather: Fair to occasionally cloudy, with a few 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 10:06 pm… High at 4:35 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 11:33 pm… High at 5:42 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy, with a few showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

…KIRK STRENGTHENS INTO A CATEGORY 4 MAJOR HURRICANE…

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Hurricane Kirk was located near latitude 21.1 north, longitude 46.7 west. Kirk is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph or 19 km/h and is expected to continue this general motion through early Friday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to 130 mph or 215 km/h, with higher gusts. Some additional strengthening is forecast during the next day or so. Swells generated by Kirk are expected to reach portions of the Leeward Islands on Friday.

…LESLIE IS BECOMING BETTER ORGANIZED…

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Leslie was located near latitude 10.1 north, longitude 31.5 west. Leslie is moving toward the west near 6 mph or 9 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph or 85 km/h, with higher gusts. During the next couple of days, steady strengthening is anticipated, and Leslie is forecast to become a hurricane on Friday. Leslie does not pose a threat to our region at this time.

12:00 Noon Weather Report

Date: 03rd October, 2024
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 32°C or 90°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 24°C or 75°F.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 66%.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-southeast at 13 mph or 20 km/h.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: trace. At GFL Charles Airport: nil.
Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:
At Hewanorra Airport: trace. At GFL Charles Airport: trace.

Sunset today: 5:51 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the northeast and east near 9 mph or 15 km/h, becoming variable or calm at times.
Weather: Fair to occasionally cloudy, with a few showers and a chance of afternoon thunderstorms.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 3:43 pm…Low at 10:06 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 4:50 pm…Low at 11:33 pm.
Seas: Slight to moderate with waves and northeasterly swells 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Fair to occasionally cloudy, with a few showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A light wind regime is expected across the Lesser Antilles, for the next couple of days. Weak unstable conditions and strong daytime heating may result in a few showers and isolated thunderstorms over the islands, during the forecast period.

…KIRK CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN…
At 11:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Kirk was located near latitude 20.4 north, longitude 45.9 west. Kirk is moving toward the northwest near 10 mph or 17 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have increased to 125 mph or 205 km/h, with higher gusts. Kirk is now a category 3 hurricane and additional strengthening is forecast during the next day or so. Swells generated by Kirk are expected to reach portions of the Leeward Islands on Friday.

…LESLIE IS A LITTLE STRONGER…
At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Leslie was located near latitude 10.1 north, longitude 30.8 west. Leslie is moving toward the west near 5 mph or 7 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 45 mph or 75 km/h, with higher gusts. Strengthening is anticipated, and Leslie is forecast to become a hurricane in a couple of days. Leslie does not pose a threat to our region at this time.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 03^rd October, 2024

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

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.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 90%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: trace.

Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: trace.

Sunset today: 5:51 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be light and variable or calm at times.

Weather: Fair to occasionally cloudy, with a few 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 9:34 am…High at 3:43 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 11:01 am…High at 4:50 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy, with a few showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A light wind regime is expected across the Lesser Antilles, for the next couple of days. Weak unstable conditions and strong daytime heating may result in a few showers and isolated thunderstorms over the islands, during the forecast period.

…KIRK IS FORECAST TO STRENGTHEN WHILE MOVING OVER THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC…

At 5:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Kirk was located near latitude 20.0 north, longitude 45.0 west. Kirk is moving toward the northwest near 10 mph or 17 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have increased to 120 mph or 195 km/h, with higher gusts. Kirk is now a category 3 hurricane and additional strengthening is forecast during the next day or so. Swells generated by Kirk are expected to reach portions of the Leeward Islands on Friday.

…TROPICAL DEPRESSION THIRTEEN WAS UPGRADED DURING THE NIGHT AND IS NOW TROPICAL STORM LESLIE…

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Leslie was located near latitude 10.3 north, longitude 30.5 west. Leslie is moving toward the west near 6 mph or 9 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Strengthening is anticipated, and Leslie is forecast to become a hurricane in a couple of days. Leslie does not pose a threat to our region at this time.

12:00 Noon Weather Report

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 02^nd October, 2024

Forecaster: Glenn Antoine

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with light showers.

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

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.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 75%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the north at 9 mph or 15 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil At GFL Charles Airport: nil

Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: nil At GFL Charles Airport: nil

Sunset today: 5:52 pm Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the north and east near 9 mph or 15 km/h, becoming variable and calm at times.

Weather: Fair to occasionally cloudy, with a few brief 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 3:21 pm…Low at 09:31 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 4:28 pm…Low at 10:58 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy skies, with widely scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A light wind regime is expected across the Lesser Antilles, during the next few days. Weak unstable conditions will result in some scattered showers and possible isolated thunderstorms over the islands, during the forecast period.

…Kirk continues to strengthen…

At 11:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Kirk was located near latitude 18.0 north, longitude 43.0 west. Kirk is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph or 19 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 85 mph or 140 km/h, with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is anticipated and Kirk should become a major hurricane by Tomorrow. Hurricane Kirk does not pose a threat to our region at this time.

A broad area of low pressure located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is associated with a tropical wave and moving slowly westward. This system is showing some signs of organization and has a high chance of tropical cyclone development during the next 48 hours.

6:00 am weather report 2nd October, 2024

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 02^nd October, 2024

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 26°C or 79°F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 66°C or 79°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 87%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the northeast at 8 mph or 13 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil

Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: nil

Sunset today: 5:52 pm Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the northeast and east-northeast near 9 mph or 15 km/h, becoming variable and calm at times.

Weather: Occasionally cloudy, with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorm.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 09:11 am…High at 3:21 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 10:38 am…High at 4:28 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy skies, with widely scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A light wind regime is expected across the Lesser Antilles, during the next few days. Weak unstable conditions will result in some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the islands, during the forecast period.

…Kirk strengthening and forecast to grow larger…

At 5:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Kirk was located near latitude 17.5 north, longitude 42.1 west. Kirk is moving toward the northwest near 14 mph or 22 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph or 130 km/h, with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is anticipated and Kirk should become a major hurricane by Thursday. Hurricane Kirk does not pose a threat to our region at this time. A broad area of low pressure located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is associated with a tropical wave and moving slowly westward. This system is showing some signs of organization and has a high chance of tropical cyclone development during the next 48 hours.