Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 05^th September, 2021

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

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 is32°C or 90°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 16 mph or 26 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil        At GFL Charles: nil

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.2 mm    At GFL Charles:3.4 mm

Sunset today: 6:12 pm              Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am    

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Generally fair to partly cloudy and hazy skies, with a few brief showers. There is a chance of isolated thunderstorms during the afternoon.

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 3:16 pm… Low at 8:14 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 4:23 pm… Low at 9:41 pm 

Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres today, becoming  moderate to locally rough with northeasterly swells 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to 2.1 metres from tonight.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to reduced visibility and above normal sea swells.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms over the southern Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few brief showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK  

Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction to air quality and visibility across the Eastern Caribbean region during the forecast period.

Relatively light winds coupled with daytime heating may cause some afternoon thundershowers.

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Larry was located near latitude 19.5 degrees north, longitude 49.7 degrees west or about 880 miles or 1415 kilometres east of the northern Leeward Islands. Maximum sustained winds are near 125 mph or 205 km/h, with higher gusts. Larry is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h. Although Hurricane Larry does not pose a direct threat to our region, above normal sea swells generated by this system are expected to reach the Lesser Antilles later today.

Two tropical waves located over the central and far eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. 

    

Date: 05^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 27°C or 81°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 am today:

At Hewanorra Airport: nil.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.2 mm.

Sunset today: 6:12 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 16 mph or 26 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 8:52 am…High at 3:16 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  Low at 10:19 am…High at 4:23 pm.

Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres today, becoming moderate to locally rough with northeasterly swells 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to 2.1 metres from tonight.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to reduced visibility and above normal sea swells.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms over the southern Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few brief showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK  

Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction to air quality and visibility across the Eastern Caribbean region during the forecast period.

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Larry was located near latitude 18.8 degrees north, longitude 49.0 degrees west or about 925 miles or 1485 kilometres east of the northern Leeward Islands. Maximum sustained winds are near 120 mph or 195 km/h, with higher gusts. Larry is moving toward the northwest near 14 mph or 22 km/h. Although Hurricane Larry does not pose a direct threat to our region, above normal sea swells generated by this system are expected to reach the Lesser Antilles later today.

Two tropical waves located over the central and far eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. 

6:00 pm Weather Report
Date: 04th September, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

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 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 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: trace. At GFL Charles Airport: 1.8 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 3.2 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 3.4 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am Sunset tomorrow: 6:12 pm

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 7:29 pm….High at 2:12 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 8:56 pm….High at 3:19 am.
Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to reduced visibility.

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moderate concentrations of Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction to air quality and visibility across the Eastern Caribbean region during the forecast period.

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

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Hurricane Larry was located near latitude 17.4 degrees north, longitude 47.1 degrees west or about 970 miles or 1560 kilometres east of the Leeward Islands. Maximum sustained winds are near 125 mph or 205 km/h, with higher gusts. Larry is a category 3 hurricane on Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Larry is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph or
22 km/h. Although Hurricane Larry does not pose a direct threat to our region, swells generated by Larry are expected to reach the Lesser Antilles from Sunday.

       

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 04^th  September, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy. 

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy and hazy.

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 23 mph or 37 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: Trace.     At GFL Charles Airport: 1.8 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far: 

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.2 mm.     At GFL Charles Airport: 3.4 mm.

Sunset today: 6:13 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 20 mph or 

31 km/h with occasional gusts. 

Weather: Fair and hazy skies occasionally becoming cloudy with a few 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 2:46 pm…Low at 7:29 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 3:53 pm…Low at 8:56 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to 2.1 metres. 

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to reduced visibility and locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES 

Over the far southern Windward Islands, partly cloudy to cloudy at times with a few scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few showers. 

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK  

Light to moderate concentrations of Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction to air quality and visibility across the Eastern Caribbean region during the forecast period.

Two tropical waves located over the central and far eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.  

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Larry was located near latitude 16.8 degrees north, longitude 45.8 degrees west or about 1055 miles or 1700 kilometres east of the Leeward Islands. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 125 mph or 205 km/h, with higher gusts. Larry is a category 3 hurricane on Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale and additional strengthening is forecast over the next day or two. Current motion is toward the west-northwest near 15 mph or 24 km/h. Although Hurricane Larry does not pose a direct threat to the region, north-easterly swells generated by Larry are expected to reach the Lesser Antilles from late Sunday.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 04^th  September, 2021

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is28°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 24 mph or

39 km/h with gusts of 37 mph or 59 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.7 mm.   

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.2 mm.   

Sunset tomorrow: 6:13 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 20 mph or 31 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 8:20 am… High at 2:46 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:47 am… High at 3:53 pm

Seas: Locally rough with waves 6 to 8 feet or 1.8 to 2.4 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to brisk winds and locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the southern Windward Islands and areas further south, generally cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, fair to occasionally cloudy and hazy with a few light showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK  

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

Another tropical wave just off the West African coast is moving westward at about 17 mph or 28 km/h.

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Larry was located near latitude 16.3 degrees north, longitude 44.6 degrees west or about 1140 miles or 1830 kilometres east of the Leeward Islands. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 115 mph or 185 km/h, with higher gusts. Larry is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph or 26 km/h. Although Hurricane Larry does not pose a direct threat to the region, north-easterly swells generated by Larry are expected to reach the Lesser Antilles by Sunday.

Date: 03^rd September, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy 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-northeast at 24 mph or 39 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.2 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: 1.6 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.2 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: 1.6 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.      Sunset tomorrow: 6:13 pm.  

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 a few gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy skies 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: Low at 6:41 pm… High at 1:26 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:08 pm… High at 2:33 am.

Seas: Locally rough with waves 6 to 8 feet or 1.8 to 2.4 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to brisk winds and locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the southern Windward Islands and areas further south, generally cloudy skies with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, fair to occasionally cloudy and hazy with a few light showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK  

Moisture and instability in the lower atmosphere over our region, will continue to cause cloudy conditions with showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms, mainly around the southern portion of the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next 24 hours.

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

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Hurricane Larry was located near latitude 15.0 degrees north, longitude 42.0 degrees west or about 1320 miles or 2125 kilometres east of the Leeward Islands. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 100 mph or 155 km/h, with higher gusts. Larry is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph or 26 km/h, and this motion is expected to continue over the weekend. Swells generated by Larry are expected to reach the Lesser Antilles on Sunday.

12:00 noon Weather Report
Date: 03rd September, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.
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 27°C or 81°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: 3.2 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 1.6 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 3.2 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 1.6 mm.

Sunset today: 6:13 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 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, with a few gusts.
Weather: Partly cloudy skies 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 2:15 pm…Low at 6:41 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 3:22 pm…Low at 8:08 pm.
Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 4 to 7 feet or 1.2 to 2.1 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to brisk winds and locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Over the southern Lesser Antilles, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moisture and instability trailing a tropical wave will continue to cause cloudy conditions with showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms around the southern part of the Eastern Caribbean region during the next 24 hours.

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

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Larry was located near latitude 14.8 degrees north, longitude 40.7 degrees west. Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph or 150 km/h, with higher gusts. Larry is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph or 26 km/h, and this motion is expected to continue over the next few days. Swells generated by Larry are expected to reach the Lesser Antilles on Sunday.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 03^rd September, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair with light haze.

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 16 mph or 26 km/h.

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: 0.6 mm.

Sunset today: 6:13 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 20 mph or 37 km/h with a few gusts.

Weather: Breezy with occasionally cloudy skies, 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 7:46 am…High at 2:15 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:13 am…High at 3:22 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 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 southern Lesser Antilles, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.  Elsewhere fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK  

Moisture and instability associated with the passage of a tropical wave, will continue produce increased periods of cloudiness, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern portion of our region, during the forecast period.

Another tropical wave associated with a weak low pressure area, is located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic. There a very low chance of further development of this system over the next five days as it moves westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Larry was located near latitude 14.6 degrees north, longitude 38.9 degrees west. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 90 mph or 150 km/h, with higher gusts. Larry is moving toward the west-northwest near 20 mph or 31 km/h and this motion is expected during the next few days. Larry is not expected to pose a direct threat to our region during the next five days.

Date: 02^nd September, 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 is 31°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 22 mph or 35 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 September so far:

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

Sunset today: 6:14 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 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers at first, becoming increasingly cloudy with scattered showers and possibly thunderstorms from later today.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 1:42 pm… Low at 5:48 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 2:49 pm… Low at 7:15 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 skies with a few showers at first, becoming increasingly cloudy with scattered showers and possibly thunderstorms from later today.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK  

Moisture and instability ahead of an approaching tropical wave, will cause an increase in cloudiness, shower activity and possibly thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles, from later today into tomorrow Friday.

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Larry was located near latitude 13.5 degrees north, longitude 34.2 degrees west. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 80 mph or 130 km/h, with higher gusts. Steady to rapid strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days and Larry is expected to become a major hurricane by Friday night. Larry is moving toward the west near 17 mph or 28 km/h. Larry is not expected to pose a direct threat to our region during the next five days.

A low pressure area associated with another tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. There is a low or 30 percent chance of tropical cyclone formation over the next five days.

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 02nd September, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis
Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.
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 blowing from the east northeast at
10 mph or 17 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 September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: trace.

Sunset today: 6:14 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 16 mph or 24 km/h,
becoming lighter and variable at times.
Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few scattered showers at first. An increase in cloudiness with showers and possibly 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 7:04 am….High at 1:42 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 8:31 am….High at 2:49 pm.
Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Fair to partly 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 tropical wave located about 300 miles east of the Lesser Antilles is moving westward near 23 mph or 37 km/h. This wave is expected to affect our region from this afternoon into Friday.

…LARRY BECOMES A HURRICANE OVER THE EASTERN TROPICAL ATLANTIC…
At 5:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Larry was located near latitude 13.0 degrees north, longitude 32.3 degrees west. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 75 mph or 120 km/h with higher gusts. Steady to rapid strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days, and Larry is expected to become a major hurricane by Friday night. Larry is moving toward the west near 20 mph or 31 km/h. Larry is not expected to pose a direct threat to our region during the next five days.

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