Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 4th October, 2021

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy 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 24 mph or 39 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 October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 22.8 mm 

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 the east near 18 mph or 30 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Generally fair 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 8:07 am… High at 2:31 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:34 am… High at 3:38 pm

Seas: Locally rough with waves and swells 6 to 9 feet or 1.8 to 2.7 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair, hazy and breezy, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A significant reduction in visibility and air quality will persist around the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next few days.

The Atlantic High-Pressure System, will continue to generate moderate to brisk winds and rough seas around the region.

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Depression Victor was located near latitude 18.1 degrees north, longitude 43.6 degrees west. Further weakening of this system is projected, and Victor is expected to dissipate by Tuesday.

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

Date: 03^rd October, 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 32°C or 90°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 2:00 pm today:

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

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 22.8 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 14.4 mm.

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 the east near 23 mph or 37 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Fair, very hazy and breezy, 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: Low at 7:16 pm… High at 1:53 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:43 pm… High at 3:00 am.

Seas: Locally rough with waves and northerly to northeasterly swells 6 to 9 feet or 1.8 to 2.7 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair, hazy and breezy, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A significant reduction in visibility and air quality will persist around the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next few days.

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Tropical Depression Victor was located near latitude 17.1 degrees north, longitude 41.3 degrees west. Some gradual weakening is expected during the next couple of days and Victor is expected to dissipate on Tuesday.

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

12:00 noon Weather Report
Date: 03rd October, 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 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 24 mph or 39 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 so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 22.8 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 14.4 mm.

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 the east near 23 mph or 37 km/h, with occasional gusts.
Weather: Fair to partly cloudy, very hazy and breezy, 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 2:02 pm…Low at 7:16 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 3:09 pm…Low at 8:43 pm.
Seas: Locally rough with waves and northerly to northeasterly swells
6 to 9 feet or 1.8 to 2.7 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A relatively dry and stable atmosphere, together with thick Saharan dust, will limit shower activity over our region during the forecast period.
A significant reduction in visibility and air quality will persist around the Eastern Caribbean region during the next few days.

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Depression Victor was located near latitude 16.1 degrees north, longitude 40.3 degrees west. Some gradual weakening is expected during the next couple of days. Victor is expected to dissipate on Tuesday.

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

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 03^rd October, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy 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 24 mph or 39 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 so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 22.8 mm.  

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 the east near 21 mph or 33 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy, breezy and very 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 7:37 am…High at 2:02 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:04 am…High at 3:09 pm.

Seas: Locally rough with waves and northerly to northeasterly swells 6 to 9 feet or 1.8 to 2.7 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A dry and relatively stable lower atmosphere together with thick Saharan dust haze, will limit shower activity over the region during the forecast period. A significant reduction in visibility and air quality will persist around Eastern Caribbean region during the next 24 hours.

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Depression Victor was located near latitude 16.1 degrees north, longitude 39.9 degrees west. Gradual weakening is forecast during the next couple of days as Victor continues to move northwest. Victor is expected to dissipate by Tuesday.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

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 at 23 mph or 37 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 17.6 mm.     At GFL Charles Airport: 0.9 mm.              

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 22.8 mm.     At GFL Charles Airport: 14.4 mm.

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 the east near 21 mph or 33 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy, breezy and very hazy, with the chance of 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 6:25 pm…High at 1:03 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 7:52 pm…High at 2:10 am.

Seas: Locally rough with waves and northerly to northeasterly swells 6 to 9 feet or 1.8 to 2.7 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with a few isolated showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A dry and relatively stable lower atmosphere together with thick Saharan dust haze, will limit shower activity over the region during the forecast period. A significant reduction in visibility and air quality will persist around our region during the next 24 hours.

…VICTOR WEAKENS TO A TROPICAL DEPRESSION…

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Tropical Depression Victor was located near latitude 13.7 degrees north, longitude 38.0 degrees west. Victor is moving toward the northwest near 14 mph or 22 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h, with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is forecast during the next couple of days and Victor is expected to dissipate by Tuesday.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the tropical Atlantic during the next five days.

Date: 02^nd October, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly 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 25°C or 77°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 24 mph or 39 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 22.8 mm.     At GFL Charles Airport: 14.4 mm.             

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 22.8 mm.     At GFL Charles Airport: 14.4 mm.

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 the east near 23 mph or 37 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Fair to occasionally cloudy, breezy and very hazy, 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 1:33 pm… Low at 6:25 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 2:40 pm… Low at 7:52 pm.

Seas: Locally rough with waves and northerly to northeasterly swells 6 to 8 feet or 1.8 to 2.4 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers and possibly thunderstorms, mainly over the extreme southern portion of the Lesser Antilles. Further north, fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with isolated showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with a tropical wave, will cause some cloudy periods with showers and possibly thunderstorms, over the extreme southern portion our region during the forecast period.

A plume of Saharan dust will continue to cause a significant reduction in visibility and air quality around our region over the next few days.

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Victor was located near latitude 13.1 degrees north, longitude 37.2 degrees west. Victor is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph or 19 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Additional weakening is forecast during the next few days. Victor is expected to remain over the open Atlantic and poses no threat to the Lesser Antilles.

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 02nd October, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 28°C or 82°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 25°C or 77°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 28 mph or 44 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 22.8 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of October so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 22.8 mm.

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 the east near 23 mph or 37 km/h, with
occasional gusts.
Weather: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times 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 7:04 am…High at 1:33 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 8:31 am…High at 2:20 pm.
Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northerly to northeasterly swells 5 to 8 feet or 1.5 to 2.4 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly over the extreme southern portion of the Lesser Antilles.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moisture and instability associated with a tropical wave will cause some cloudy periods with showers and isolated thunderstorms over our region during the next 24 hours.

A plume of Saharan dust will cause a significant reduction in visibility and air quality around our region over the next few days.

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Victor was located near latitude 12.8 degrees north, longitude 36.3 degrees west. Victor is moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph or 85 km/h, with higher gusts. Additional weakening is forecast during the next few days. Victor is expected to remain over the open Atlantic and poses no threat to the Lesser Antilles.

Date: 01^st October, 2021

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 29°C or 84°F.

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

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 5.2 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 16.8 mm.     

Total rainfall for the month of September:

At Hewanorra Airport: 157.8 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 58.4 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.            Sunset tomorrow: 5:52 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 tonight, increasing to 23 mph or 37 km/h with occasional gusts from tomorrow morning.

Weather: Tonight; partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers, which may be heavy in some areas, and isolated thunderstorms. Tomorrow; fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, 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 5:27 pm…High at 12:06 am…Low at 7:04 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 6:54 pm…High at 01:13 am…Low at 8:31 am.

Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres tonight, becoming locally rough with waves 6 to 8 feet or 1.8 to 2.4 metres from tomorrow morning.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy, with scattered showers which may be heavy in some locations and isolated thunderstorms tonight, becoming fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, with a few scattered showers from tomorrow morning.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with an approaching tropical wave will cause some cloudy periods with showers and isolated thunderstorms over our region during the next 24 hours.

A plume of Saharan dust haze is expected to reduce visibility and air quality around our region over the next few days.

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Victor was located near latitude 12.0 degrees north, longitude 34.3 degrees west. Victor is moving towards the west-northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph or 100 km/h, with higher gusts. Victor is expected to remain over the open Atlantic and poses no threat to the Lesser Antilles.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the tropical Atlantic during the next five days.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

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-southeast at 22 mph or 35 km/h, gusting to 33 mph 54 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil        At GFL Charles Airport: 3.3 mm.      

Total rainfall for the month of September:

At Hewanorra Airport: 152.6 mm   At GFL Charles Airport: 58.4 mm.

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

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 18 mph or 30 km/h, with a few gusts.

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 1:02 pm… Low at 5:27 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 2:09 pm… Low at 6:54 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies, with scattered showers which may be heavy in some locations and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability ahead of an approaching tropical wave, located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles, will cause some cloudy periods with showers and isolated thunderstorms over our region during the forecast period.

A plume of Saharan dust haze is expected to affect our region from late Saturday, following the passage of this wave.

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Victor was located near latitude 11.5 degrees north, longitude 33.5 degrees west. Victor is moving towards the west-northwest near 15 mph or 24 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph or 100 km/h, with higher gusts. Victor is expected to remain over the open Atlantic and poses no threat to the Lesser Antilles.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the tropical Atlantic during the next five days.

Date: 01^st October,2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with thunderstorms and showers nearby.

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 18 mph or 30 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: 152.6 mm       

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

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

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

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding are asked to be vigilant.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 6:24 am… High at 1:02 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 7:52 am… High at 2:09 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Occasionally cloudy with scattered showers, which may be heavy in some locations, and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moist and unstable conditions will continue to generate some cloudy periods with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

A tropical wave located over the western Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h. This wave is expected to affect the Lesser Antilles from late today into Saturday.

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Victor was located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic near latitude 11.7 degrees north, longitude 32.3 degrees west.  Victor is moving towards the northwest near 15 mph or 24 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph or 95 km/h, with higher gusts.

Victor is expected to remain over the open Atlantic and poses no threat to the Lesser Antilles.