Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Date: 30^th August, 2020

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with light showers.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 27°C or 81°F.

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-southeast at 17 mph or

28 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport:   18.0 mm.      

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 131.5 mm.     

Sunset today: 6:16 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 gusts near showers.

Weather: Generally cloudy skies with scattered showers, some of which maybe heavy in some locations and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

Persons living in areas prone to flooding and landslides should 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 8:14 am… High at 2:50 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:41 am… High at 3:57 pm.

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

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy to overcast skies with moderate to heavy showers, periods of rain, gusty winds and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A strong tropical wave is producing showers, periods of rain, gusty winds and isolated thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region. Some gradual development of this system is possible, while it moves westward over the Lesser Antilles during the next few days.

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

Another tropical wave located over the Eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. Some development of this system is possible by early next week, while the system moves over the Tropical Atlantic.

A fourth tropical wave located over the far Eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving slowly westward near 6 mph or 9 km/h.

6:00 pm Weather Report
Date: 29th August, 2020
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers and thunderstorms.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy with thunderstorms and showers nearby.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 26°C or 79°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 13 mph or
20 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 1.6 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 1.2 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of August so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 115.1 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 141.8 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am. Sunset tomorrow: 6:16 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the northeast and east near 22 mph or
35 km/h, with gusts near showers.
Weather: Cloudy to overcast with some moderate to heavy showers, periods of
rain, gusty winds and isolated thunderstorms.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 6:27 pm… High at 1:26 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 7:54 pm… High at 2:33 am.
Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and 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 brisk winds and rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Generally cloudy skies with some moderate to heavy showers, periods of rain, gusty winds and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A strong tropical wave is expected to produce moderate to heavy showers, periods of rain, gusty winds and isolated thunderstorms across portions of the Eastern Caribbean region during the forecast period. This system has a low chance of development during the next 5 days.

A second tropical wave located over the Central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 21 mph or 33 km/h.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 6 mph or 9 km/h. This system has a medium chance of development during the next 5 days.

Forecasters: Hyacinthia Camille & Venantius Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with light showers.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy.

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.41 km/h.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the northeast at 25 mph or

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.5 mm         At GFL Charles Airport:     2.6 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 115.0 mm      At GFL Charles Airport: 141.8 mm.      

Sunset today: 6:17 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 21 mph or 33 km/h with gusts near showers.

Weather: Cloudy and hazy with occasional showers at first, becoming overcast with some moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms from tonight into tomorrow.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 2:14 pm… Low at 6:27 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 3:21 pm… Low at 7:54 pm.

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

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy and hazy with occasional showers at first, becoming overcast with some moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms from tonight into tomorrow.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate north-easterly to easterly winds across the Eastern Caribbean during the next 24hours.

Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in air quality and visibility over our region during the forecast period.

A strong tropical wave is expected to produce gusty winds, locally heavy rainfall and isolated thunderstorms across portions of the Windward and Leeward Islands from tonight into tomorrow.

A second tropical wave located over the Central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h.
Another tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 9 mph or 15 km/h. This system has a medium chance of development during the next five days.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 29^th August, 2020

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

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

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

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 27°C or 81°F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 27C 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 August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 113.5 mm.      

Sunset today: 6:17 pm.                                               Sunrise tomorrow: 5:32 am.           

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the northeast and east near 21 mph or

33 km/h.

Weather: Fair and hazy, occasionally becoming cloudy with widely scattered showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 7:29 am…High at 2:14 pm…

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:56 am…High at 3:21 pm…

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and easterly swells 5 to 7 feet or

      1.5 to 2.1 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair and hazy, occasionally becoming cloudy with widely scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate north-easterly to easterly winds across the Eastern Caribbean during the next 24

hours.

Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in air quality and visibility over our region during the forecast period.

A strong tropical wave located about 570 miles or 917 kilometres east of the Windward Islands is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This system has a

low chance of development during the next five days and is expected to affect portions of the Windward and Leeward Islands on Sunday.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h. This system has a medium chance of development during the next five days.

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

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

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 18 mph or 30 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: trace.         At GFL Charles Airport: 1.7 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 113.5 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 140.6 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.                               Sunset tomorrow: 6:17 pm.            

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the northeast and east near 21 mph or 33 km/h.

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at present…High at 12:27 am…Low at 7:29 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 6:51 pm…High at 1:34 am…Low at 8:56 am.

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

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure System will continue to generate moderate north-easterly to easterly winds across the Eastern Caribbean during the next 24 hours.

Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in air quality and visibility over our region during the forecast period.

A strong tropical wave located about 780 miles or 1255 kilometres east of the Windward Islands is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This system has a low chance of development during the next five days and is expected to begin affecting the Windward Islands from late Saturday.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h. This system has a medium chance of development during the next five days.

12:00 noon Weather Report
Date: 28th August, 2020
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 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: 0.3 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of August so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 113.5 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 139.2 mm.

Sunset today: 6:17 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 18 mph
or 30 km/h.
Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few brief showers.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 1:28 pm….Low at 5:24 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 2:35 pm….Low at 6:51 pm.
Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and easterly swells
4 to 7 feet or 1.2 to 2.1 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to above normal seas.

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
The Atlantic High Pressure System will generate moderate easterly to east northeasterly winds around the Eastern Caribbean region over the next few days.

Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in air quality and visibility across the Eastern Caribbean region for the next day or two.

A strong tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This system is expected to begin affecting the region from late Saturday.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 21 mph or 33 km/h.

These two tropical waves have a low chance of development during the next 5 days.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 27^th August, 2020

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 18 mph or 30 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 7.0 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 4.4 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 113.5 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 138.9 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am             Sunset tomorrow: 6:17 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near 21 mph or 33 km/h, with a few gusts.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy at times with a few brief showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 11:16 pm…Low at 6:35 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 12:23 am…Low at 8:02 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High Pressure System will generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and moderate to locally rough seas around the Eastern Caribbean over the next couple of days.

Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in air quality and visibility across the Eastern Caribbean region for the next day or two.

An area of low pressure has developed along a tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic. This wave is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h and is expected to begin affecting the region from late Saturday.

Another westward-moving tropical wave located over the far eastern tropical Atlantic has a low chance of development during the next five days.

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

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 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 24 mph or 39 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 7.9 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 7.8 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 113.5 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 138.9 mm.

Sunset today: 6:18 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 21 mph or 33 km/h, with a few gusts.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy at times with a few brief showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 12:27 pm…Low at 4:13 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 1:34 pm….Low at 5:40 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions trailing the passage of a tropical wave will continue to cause a few brief showers over the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

An area of Saharan dust haze will continue to cause a reduction in air quality and visibility across the Eastern Caribbean region for the next day or two.

An area of low pressure has developed along a tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic. This wave is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h and is expected to begin affecting the region from late Saturday.

Another westward-moving tropical wave located over the far eastern tropical Atlantic has a low chance of development during the next five days.

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 27th August, 2020
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is 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 at 23 mph or 37 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 4.0 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of August so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 109.5 mm.

Sunset today: 6:18 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
21 mph or 33 km/h.
Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy, 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: High at 12:27 pm…Low at 4:13 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 06:54 am…High at 1:34 pm.
Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moisture and instability associated with a weak tropical wave will continue to cause occasional cloudiness and showers over the Eastern Caribbean region during the forecast period.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving
westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This system has a low chance of development during the next 5 days.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with light showers.

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 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: 2.0 mm     At GFL Charles Airport: 3.4 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 106.5 mm   At GFL Charles Airport: 134.5 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am.            Sunset tomorrow: 6:18 pm.       

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, occasionally becoming cloudy with some scattered showers at first, becoming fair and hazy from tomorrow afternoon.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 09:58 pm…Low at 5:27 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 11:05 pm…Low at 6:54 am.

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 6 feet or 0.9 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies occasionally becoming cloudy with some scattered showers at first, becoming fair to partly cloudy and hazy from tomorrow afternoon.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A weak tropical wave will continue to cause occasional cloudiness and showers over the Eastern Caribbean region during the first half of the forecast period thereafter, mostly fair conditions will prevail.

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