Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Date: 19^th September, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 24°C or 75°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: 0.6 mm         

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 18.0 mm        

Sunset today: 6:01 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 northeast near 7 mph or 11 km/h, becoming lighter, variable and even calm at times.

Weather: Generally fair and warm, becoming cloudy at times with a few showers and a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 08:42 am… High at 3:09 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:10 am… High at 4:16 pm

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Occasionally cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Leeward and northern Windward Islands. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

…A Tropical Depression Was Formed East Of The Northern Leeward Islands Last Night And Now Has Been Upgraded To Tropical Storm Peter This Morning…

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Peter was located near latitude 18.0 north, longitude 53.5 west or about 630 miles or 1015 kilometres east of the northern Leeward Islands. Peter is moving toward the northwest near 15 mph or 24 km/h and this motion is expected to continue this morning. On this track, peter is expected to pass north of the northern Leeward Islands on Monday and Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next day or so, followed by slow weakening by late Monday and Tuesday. Interests in the Leeward Islands should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

…Tropical Depression Seventeen Forms Over The Far Eastern Tropical Atlantic…

At 5:00 am today, the center of newly formed Tropical Depression Seventeen was located near latitude 11.8 north, longitude 28.2 west. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph or 22 km/h and this motion is expected to continue today.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h, with higher gusts. Some strengthening is expected over the next couple days and the depression could become a tropical storm later today or Monday. This system is expected to remain over the Tropical Atlantic over the next few days and pose no threat to our region.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 18^th September, 2021

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

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

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 32°C or 90°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 pm today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.6 mm          At GFL Charles Airport: 1.5

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 18.0 mm         At GFL Charles Airport: 21.6 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am             Sunset tomorrow: 6:01 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 7:34 pm… High at 2:24 am

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:01 pm… High at 3:31 am

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, occasionally becoming cloudy with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Leeward and north Windward Islands. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy skies, with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Saharan dust will cause a reduction in visibility over the Lesser Antilles.

A tropical wave with an associated area of low pressure is located less than 650 miles or 1050 kilometres east southeast of the Leeward islands. A tropical depression is likely to form later tonight or tomorrow, as the system continues to move toward the west-northwest near 15 mph or 24 km/h. Interests in the Leeward and northern Windward Islands should monitor the progress of this system.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic, has a medium or 40 percent chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next five days, as it moves westward near 10 mph or 17 km/h.

Date: 18^th September, 2021

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

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

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 31°C or 88°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 15 mph or 24 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.6 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: trace.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 18.0 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 20.1 mm.

Sunset today: 6:02 pm.                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the northeast and east near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.  

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 2:39 pm…Low at 7:34 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 3:46 pm…Low at 9:01 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, occasionally becoming cloudy with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions over the Eastern Caribbean region, will cause occasional cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

A tropical wave with an associated area of low pressure is located less than 650 miles or 1050 kilometres east of the Lesser Antilles. This system has become better organized and environmental conditions are expected to remain conducive for further development. A tropical depression is likely to form later today or tonight as the system moves toward the west-northwest near 15 mph or 24 km/h. Moisture and instability ahead of this system is forecast to begin affecting mainly the northern half of the region from tomorrow. Interests in the Leeward and northern Windward Islands should monitor the progress of this system.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic, has a medium or 40 percent chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next five days, as it moves westward near 10 mph or 17 km/h.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

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

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 26°C or 79°F.

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 September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 17.4 mm.       

Sunset today: 6:02 pm                 Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am 

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the northeast 10 mph or 17 km/h, becoming calm at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers and a slight 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 8:07 am…High at 2:39 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:34 am…High at 3:46 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies occasionally becoming cloudy with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Instability resulting from a mid-level trough system together with light winds, will generate occasional cloudiness, showers and a slight chance of localized thunderstorms over portions of our region during the next 24 hours.

A tropical wave with an associated low is located less than 1000 miles east- southeast of the northern Leeward Islands. The system has become better organised and environmental conditions are expected to remain conducive for further development. A tropical depression is likely to form later today or tomorrow as the system moves west-northwest near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This system is forecast to begin affecting the region from early Monday.

Another tropical wave located over the far eastern tropical Atlantic, has a low chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next five days, as it moves westward near 8 mph or 13 km/h.

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

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 32°C or 90°F.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil               At GFL Charles: nil

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 17.4 mm           At GFL Charles:20.1 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am             Sunset tomorrow: 6:02 pm  

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few brief showers.  Tomorrow occasionally cloudy with a few scattered showers.  

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: Low at 6:37 pm…High at 1:33 am…Low at 8:07 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:04 pm…High at 2:40 am…Low at 9:34 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 and hazy occasionally becoming cloudy with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in shower activity, air quality and visibility over the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

A tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic is moving west near 20 mph or 31 km/h and has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next few days. This system is forecast to be near the islands of the Lesser Antilles from early next week.

Another tropical wave located over the far eastern tropical Atlantic, has a low chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next five days, as it moves westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

12:00 noon Weather Report
Date: 17th September, 2021
Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.
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 28°C or 82°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:trace
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 17.4 mm At GFL Charles:20.1 mm

Sunset today: 6:03 pm Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near 14 mph or 22 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few brief showers.
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 2:05 pm… Low at 6:37 pm
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 3:12 pm… Low at 8:04 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
Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in shower activity, air quality and visibility over the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

A tropical wave 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 formation during the next five days.

Another tropical wave located over the far eastern tropical Atlantic, has a low chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next five days, as it moves westward near 10 mph or 17 km/h.

Date: 17^th September, 2021

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.

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

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 28°C or 82°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: nil.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 17.4 mm.

Sunset today: 6:03 pm.                     Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near 17 mph or 28 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

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

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: Low at 7:26 am…High at 2:05 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:53 am…High at 3:12 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

Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in shower activity, air quality and visibility over the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

A tropical wave 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 formation during the next five days.

Another tropical wave located over the far eastern tropical Atlantic, has a low chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next five days, as it moves westward near 10 mph or 17 km/h.

6:00 pm Weather Report
Date: 16th September, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

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 is 27°C or 81°F.
Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 33°C or 91°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 16 mph or 26 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 0.5 mm At GFL Charles Airport: trace.
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 17.4 mm At GFL Charles Airport: 20.1 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am Sunset tomorrow: 6:03 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from the east near 17 mph or 28 km/h, becoming lighter at times.
Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few brief showers.
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 12:32 am…Low at 7:26 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 06:57 pm…High at 1:39 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 over the extreme southern portion of the Lesser Antilles. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moisture and instability associated with the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will cause some cloudy conditions with showers and isolated thunderstorms over the extreme southern portion of the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

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

A tropical wave located about 800 miles east of the Lesser Antilles is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.
A strong tropical wave and a broad area of low pressure located over the central Tropical Atlantic, has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next two days, as it moves westward near 21 mph or 33 km/h.

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

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 32°C or 90°F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 28°C or 82°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: 0.5 mm          At GFL Charles Airport: Nil.          

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 17.4 mm         At GFL Charles Airport: 20.1 mm.

Sunset today: 6:04 pm              Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 16 mph or 26 km/h.

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

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 1:25 pm…Low at 5:30 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 2:32 pm…Low at 6:57 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 occasionally cloudy skies with a few scattered showers across the Leeward and southern Windward Islands. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This wave is expected in our region from late Saturday into Sunday.

A strong tropical wave, located over the central Tropical Atlantic, has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next two to five days, as it moves west to west northwest near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 16^th September, 2021

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.

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

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 28°C or 82°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 15 mph or 26 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.5 mm                

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 17.4 mm        

Sunset today: 6:04 pm              Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 16 mph or 26 km/h.

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

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: Low at 6:34 am… High at 1:25 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:01 am… High at 2:32 pm

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy and hazy with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

A strong tropical wave, located over the central Tropical Atlantic, has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next two days, as it moves west to west northwest near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

A third tropical wave, about to come off the West African coast, is moving into an environmental conducive to further development. This system has a low chance of further development within the next five days.