Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 16^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is27°C or 81°F.

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 18 mph or 30 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.2 mm

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 80.5 mm

Sunset today:   6:25 pm    Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am 

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Weather: Fair and hazy skies occasionally becoming cloudy 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 11:08 am… Low at 3:07 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 12:15 pm… Low at 4:34 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 skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

A tropical wave, located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave is expected to get to the islands by Tuesday night.

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

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Depression Grace was located east-southeast of Port Au Prince, Haiti. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h with higher gusts. Grace is moving toward the west at about 15 mph or 24 km/h.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 15^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is29°C or 84°F.

Today’s maximum  temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 30°C or 86°F.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 24.3 mm    At GFL Charles Airport: 11.0 mm

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 80.5 mm    At GFL Charles Airport: 110.1 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am             Sunset tomorrow: 6:25 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

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: High at 08:54 pm… Low at 4:19 am

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 10:01 pm… Low at 5:46 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 partly cloudy and hazy skies, with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

A tropical wave, located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 14 mph or 22 km/h. This wave is expected to get to the islands by Tuesday night.

Another Tropical wave, located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is also moving westward at about 14 mph /22 km/h.

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Tropical Depression Grace was located near latitude 17.0 north, longitude 67.3 west or about 200 miles or 320 kilometres east-southeast of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h, with higher gusts. Grace is moving toward the west at about 15 mph or 24 km/h.  

Date: 15^th August, 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 is28°C or 82°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 7 mph or 11 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 29.7 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 85.6 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 77.3 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 109.3 mm.    

Sunset today: 6:25 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 east-southeast near 14 mph or 22 km/h, becoming lighter and variable at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered  showers, which may be heavy in some locations and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and/or landslides are advised to 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 2:09 pm… High at 08:54 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 3:36 pm… High at 10:01 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, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers, some of which maybe heavy and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability trailing Tropical Storm Grace, will continue to produce cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean Islands today. A gradual drying up of the atmosphere is expected from tonight onwards.

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Grace was located near latitude 17.2 north, longitude 66.0 west or about 85 miles or 135 kilometres south of San Juan Puerto Rico. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Grace is moving toward the west-northwest at about 16 mph or 26 km/h.  Some strengthening is forecast before Grace moves over Hispaniola on Monday.

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

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 15th August, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is 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 blowing from the northeast at 6 mph or 9 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 30.4 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of August so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 77.3 mm.

Sunset today: 6:25 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
15 mph or 24 km/h, becoming lighter and variable at times.
Weather: Generally cloudy skies with some scattered showers, which may
be moderate to heavy in some locations, and isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and/or landslides 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 09:26 am…Low at 2:09 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 10:33 am…Low at 3:36 pm.
Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Cloudy to overcast skies with moderate to heavy showers, periods of rain and thunderstorms over the extreme northern portion of the lesser Antilles. Elsewhere, generally cloudy skies with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moisture and instability associated with Tropical Storm Grace will continue to produce cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean Islands today.

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Grace was located near latitude 16.9 north, longitude 64.4 west or about 60 miles or 100 kilometres south southeast of St Croix. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Grace is moving toward the west northwest at about 16 mph or 26 km/h. Some strengthening is forecast before Grace reaches Hispaniola on Monday.

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

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

Date: 14^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is overcast with light showers.

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

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

Today’s maximum  temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 31°C or 88°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the southeast at 17 mph or 28 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 10.2 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 76.3 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 56.2 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 99.1 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am.            Sunset tomorrow: 6:25 pm. 

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Generally cloudy to overcast at times with scattered showers, which may be heavy in some locations, and isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and/or landslides 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 8:00 pm…Low at 2:58 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 9:07 pm…Low at 4:25 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy to overcast with moderate to heavy showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms over the Leeward Islands. Elsewhere, generally cloudy with scattered showers, which may be heavy in some locations, and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Tropical Storm Grace will continue to produce cloudiness, showers and thunder-storms over the Eastern Caribbean Islands tonight into tomorrow. 

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Grace was located near latitude 19.9 north, longitude 60.7 west or about 55 miles or 85 kilometres east-southeast of Guadeloupe. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Grace is moving westward at about 26 mph or 43 km/h. On this forecast track, the center of the storm is forecast to move over the Leeward Islands tonight. A motion toward the west-northwest with a gradual decrease in forward speed is expected during the next several days. Some strengthening is forecast during the next day or so.  Tropical storm warnings have been issued for Leeward Islands, British Virgin Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Tropical storm watches have been issued for portions of the Dominican Republic.

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

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 14^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is overcast with moderate showers.

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

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

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the south at 14 mph or 22 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.6 mm     At GFL Charles Airport: 0.9 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

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

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

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with some scattered showers which may be heavy in some locations and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and/or landslides are advised to exercise caution.

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

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

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

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

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

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

Date: 14^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

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

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is27°C or 81°F.

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.4 mm         

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 46.9 mm        

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

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 8:03 am… Low at 1:23 pm

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

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

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

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

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 13th August, 2021

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy.

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

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 31°C or 88°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 13 mph or 20 km/h.

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

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

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

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 7:15 pm… Low at 1:42 am

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

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

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

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 13^th August, 2021

Forecaster: Andre Joyeux

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

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

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is31°C or 88°F.

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

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

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

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

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

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered

         showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 12:44 pm… High at 7:15 pm.

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

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

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

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

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 27°C or 81°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 26°C or 79°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at
13 mph or 20 km/h.

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

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

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east-southeast near 17 mph or 28 km/h.
Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 6:59 am…Low at 12:44 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 8:06 am…Low at 02:11 pm.
Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 6 feet or 0.9 to 1.8 metres.

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

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

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

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