Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Date: 23^rd August, 2020

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

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 17 mph or

28 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.7 mm         

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 89.9 mm        

 Sunset today: 6:21 pm          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am    

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-northeast near 15 mph or 24 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Generally fair skies, becoming cloudy at times with occasional showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 6:55 am…Low at 12:30 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 8:02 am…Low at 01:57 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 skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions in the atmosphere over the region, will continue to cause some cloudy periods with showers across the islands during the forecast period.

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Laura was located near latitude 18.8 North, longitude 70.9 West or about 95 miles or 150 kilometres east of Port Au Prince Haiti. Laura is moving toward the west-northwest near 18 mph or 30 km/h.  On the forecast track, the centre of Laura will move over Hispaniola today and over Cuba tonight and Monday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h, with higher gusts. No significant change in strength is forecast during the next 48 hours.

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

6:00 pm Weather Report
Date: 22nd August, 2020
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 30°C or 86°F.
Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 32°C or 90°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 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 14.4 mm At GFL Charles: 37.1 mm
Total rainfall for the month of August so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 89.9 mm At GFL Charles: 128.8 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am Sunset tomorrow: 6:21 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east and east northeast near
14 mph or 22 km/h, becoming lighter at times.
Weather: Fair skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 6:19 pm…Low at 12:25 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 7:26 pm…Low at 01:52 am.
Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Generally cloudy skies with showers and thunderstorms over the Leeward Islands. Elsewhere, fair skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moisture and instability trailing Tropical Storm Laura will continue to cause cloudy periods, showers and thunderstorms over the Leeward Islands.

…TROPICAL STORM LAURA…

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Tropical Storm Laura was located near latitude 18.0 North, longitude 68.1 West or about 100 miles or 160 kilometres west of Ponce Puerto Rico. Laura is moving toward the west near 18 mph or 30 km/h. On the forecast track, the centre of Laura will move away from Puerto Rico this evening, near or over Hispaniola tonight, near or over Cuba Sunday and Monday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph or 85 km/h with higher gusts. No significant changes in strength are forecast during the next 48 hours.

Tropical storm Laura does not pose a direct threat to Saint Lucia and the rest of the Windward Islands, however moisture and instability generated by this system will continue to affect these areas during the forecast period.

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

12:00 NOON Weather Report

Date: 22^nd August, 2020

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

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 24°C or 75°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: 13.8 mm         At GFL Charles: 37.1 mm

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 89.3 mm         At GFL Charles:128.8 mm

Sunset today: 6:21 pm                             Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am    

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east at about 14 mph or 22 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Generally, partly cloudy skies with some cloudy periods, 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 present…High at 6:19 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 1:18 pm… High at 7:26 pm

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy to overcast with showers and thunderstorms over the Leeward Islands. Elsewhere, occasionally cloudy with some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability trailing Tropical Storm Laura will continue to cause some cloudy periods, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles.

…TROPICAL STORM LAURA…

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Laura was located near latitude 17.8 North, longitude 66.8 West or about 30 miles or 48 kilometres southwest of San Juan Puerto Rico. Laura is moving toward the west near 18 mph or 30 km/h.  On the forecast track, the centre of Laura will move near or over Hispaniola this afternoon and tonight and near or over eastern Cuba by Sunday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h with higher gusts. Some slow strengthening is forecast during the next few days.

Tropical storm Laura does not pose a direct threat to Saint Lucia and the rest of the Windward Islands, however moisture and instability generated by this system will continue to affect these areas during the forecast period.

A tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at 12 mph or 19 km/h. This wave has a low chance of further development during the next five days.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 22^nd August, 2020

Forecaster: Emmanuel 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 28°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 south at 14 mpm or 22 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 13.7 mm.            

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 89.2 mm.       

Sunset today: 6:21 pm.                               Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am.    

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast and south-southeast near

17 mph or 28 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

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 present…Low at 11:51 am…

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 7:05 am…Low at 1:18 pm…

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy to overcast with moderate to heavy showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms over the Leeward Islands and areas further to the west-northwest. Elsewhere, occasionally cloudy with some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Tropical Storm Laura will continue to affect the northern portion of the region during the forecast period. Moisture and instability generated by Tropical Storm Laura will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over parts of the Windward Islands during the next 24 hours. 

…TROPICAL STORM LAURA…

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Laura was located near latitude 17.6 North, longitude 65.5 West or about 70 miles or 110 kilometres southeast of San Juan Puerto Rico. Laura is moving toward the west near 21 mph or 33 km/h and a generally west-northwestward motion at a faster forward speed is expected over the next couple of days.  On the forecast track, the centre of Laura will move near or over portions of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico this morning, near or over Hispaniola this afternoon and tonight and near or over eastern Cuba Sunday and Sunday night.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h with higher gusts. Some slow strengthening is forecast during the next few days.

Laura does not pose a direct threat to Saint Lucia and the rest of the Windward Islands, however moisture and instability generated by this system will continue to affect these areas during the next 24 hours.

A tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at 12 mph or 19 km/h. This wave has a low chance of further development during the next five days.

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

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 32°C or 90°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.6 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 4.2 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 75.5 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 91.7 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am.                           Sunset tomorrow: 6:21 pm.    

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered light to moderate 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 present…Low at 11:24 pm…High at 5:58 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:48 pm…Low at 12:51 am…High at 7:05 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy to overcast with moderate to heavy showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms over the Leeward Islands and areas further to the west-northwest. Elsewhere, partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered light to moderate showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Tropical Storm Laura will continue to affect the northern portion of the region during the forecast period. Moisture and instability generated by Tropical Storm Laura will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Windward Islands and areas further south during the next 24 hours. 

…TROPICAL STORM LAURA…

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Tropical Storm Laura was located near latitude 17.1 North, longitude 61.2 West or about 40 miles or 65 kilometres east of Antigua. Laura is moving toward the west near 17 mph or 28 km/h and a generally west-northwestward motion at a faster forward speed is expected over the next couple of days.  On the forecast track, the centre of Laura will move near or over portions of the Leeward Islands later today, near or over Puerto Rico Saturday morning, and near the northern coast of Hispaniola late Saturday and early Sunday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h with higher gusts. Some slow strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours.

Tropical Storm Warnings have been issued for all of the Leeward Islands, the US and British Virgin Islands and the northern coast of Hispaniola.

Tropical Storm Watches have been issued for the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeastern Bahamas.

Laura does not pose a direct threat to Saint Lucia and the rest of the Windward Islands, however moisture and instability generated by this system will continue to affect these areas during the next 36 hours.

A tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at 12 mph or 19 km/h. This wave has a low chance of further development during the next five days.

12:00 noon Weather Report
Date: 21st August, 2020
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.
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 southeast at 9 mph or 15 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 4.0 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 5.0 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of August so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 75.5 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 91.9 mm.

Sunset today: 6:22 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east southeast and south southeast
near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter at times.
Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with 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 5:41 pm…Low at 11:24 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 12:40 pm…High at 6:48 pm.
Seas: Slight to moderate with waves and northeasterly to easterly swells
3 to 6 feet or 0.9 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Generally cloudy skies with showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A tropical wave will cause occasional cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

…HURRICANE HUNTER AIRCRAFT FINDS THAT THE DEPRESSION HAS STRENGTHENED TO TROPICAL STORM LAURA…

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Laura was located near latitude 17.0 North, longitude 60.2 West or about 210 miles or 335 kilometres east southeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Laura is moving toward the west near 18 mph or 30 km/h and a generally west-northwestward motion at a faster forward speed is expected over the next couple of days. On the forecast track, the centre of Laura will move near or over the northern Leeward Islands later today, near or over Puerto Rico Saturday morning, and near the northern coast of Hispaniola late Saturday and early Sunday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h with higher gusts. Some slow strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours.

Tropical Storm watches and warnings have been issued for most of the Leeward Islands.

Laura does not pose a direct threat to Saint Lucia and the rest of the Windward Islands, however, this system will produce scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over these areas during the next 36 hours.

A tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at 12 mph or 19 km/h. This wave has a medium chance of further development during the next five days.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 21^st  August, 2020

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

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

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 5.1 mm.             

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 75.5 mm.       

Sunset today: 6:22 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am    

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming

calm at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy with a few showers at first, becoming generally cloudy, with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms towards evening.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at present… Low at 11:13 am

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:13 am… Low at 12:40 pm

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the Leeward Islands, generally cloudy with showers and isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, partly cloudy skies with a few showers, with a gradual increase in cloudiness and showers towards evening.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave will cause occasional cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Windward Islands, from this evening. 

…TROPICAL DEPRESSION THIRTEEN APPROACHING THE LEEWARD ISLANDS…

At 5:00 Am today, the centre of Tropical Depression Thirteen was located near latitude 17.8 North, longitude 58.5 West or about 305 miles or 490 kilometres east of the northern Leeward Islands. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 21 mph or 33 km/h and this motion is expected to continue for the next few days.  On the forecast track, the depression is expected to move north of the northern Leeward Islands by later today.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast, and the depression is expected to become a tropical storm by the weekend.

Tropical Storm Watches have been issued for most of the Leeward Islands.

Tropical Depression Thirteen does not pose a direct threat to Saint Lucia and

the rest of the Windward Islands, however, this system will produce scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over these areas, on the weekend.

A tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at 12 mph or 19 km/h. This wave has a medium chance of further development during the next five days.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 20^th August, 2020

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with light showers.

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

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

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 32°C or 90°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 10 mph or 17 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.5 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 5.0 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 71.9 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 87.5 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am             Sunset tomorrow: 6:22 pm.     

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 15 mph or 24 km/h, becoming calm at times.

Weather: Cloudy at times with some scattered showers tonight.  Tomorrow, a gradual increase in cloudiness, showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms towards evening.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at present…Low at 10:28 pm…High at 5:06 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:12 pm…Low at 11:55 pm…High at 6:13 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 at times with scattered showers and isolated thunder-storms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave will continue to cause occasional cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region during the night with a brief improvement during the morning.  An increase in cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms is expected thereafter as Tropical Depression 13 will begin affecting the Leeward Islands and gradually the rest of the Eastern Caribbean Islands as the day progresses.

..TROPICAL DEPRESSION THIRTEEN EXPECTED TO BECOME A TROPICAL STORM LATER TODAY..

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Tropical Depression Thirteen was located near latitude 16.7 North, longitude 53.9 West or about 615 miles or 990 kilometres east of the northern Leeward Islands. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 21 mph or 33 km/h and this motion is expected to continue for the next few days.  On the forecast track, the depression is expected to move near or north of the northern Leeward Islands by late Friday, near or north of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Saturday, and near or north of Hispaniola Saturday night.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast, and the depression is expected to become a tropical storm on Friday.

Tropical Storm Watches have been issued for most of the Leeward Islands.

Interests elsewhere in the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico should closely monitor the progress of this system, as additional tropical storm watches or warnings will be required for portions of those areas later today.

Tropical Depression Thirteen does not pose a direct threat to Saint Lucia and the rest of the Windward Islands, however the Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to monitor the progress of the system.

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

A third tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic is also moving westward at 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave has a low to medium chance of tropical cyclone development during the next five days.

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

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.

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: 1.1 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 4.2 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 71.5 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 86.7 mm.

Sunset today: 6:22 pm.                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 15 mph or 24 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or clam at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy to 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 present…High at 5:05 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  Low at 12:04 pm…High at 6:12 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 at times with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave will continue to cause occasional cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region during the next 24 hours.

..TROPICAL DEPRESSION THIRTEEN EXPECTED TO BECOME A TROPICAL STORM LATER TODAY..

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Depression Thirteen was located near latitude 16.0 North, longitude 52.0 West or about 750 miles or 1205 kilometres east of the northern Leeward Islands. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 21 mph or 33 km/h and this motion is expected to continue for the next few days.  On the forecast track, the depression is expected to move near or north of the northern Leeward Islands by late Friday and near or north of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Saturday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast, and the depression is expected to become a tropical storm later today.

Tropical Storm Watches have been issued for most of the Leeward Islands.

Interests elsewhere in the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico should closely monitor the progress of this system, as additional tropical storm watches or warnings will be required for portions of those areas later today.

Tropical Depression Thirteen does not pose a direct threat to Saint Lucia and the rest of the Windward Islands, however the Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to monitor the progress of the system.

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

A third tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic is also moving westward at 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave has a medium chance of tropical cyclone development during the next five days.

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 20th August, 2020
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.
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 14 mph or 22 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 August so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 70.4 mm.

Sunset today: 6:22 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 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, becoming lighter at times.
Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with some scattered showers
and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 10:37 am… High at 5:05 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 12:04 pm… High at 6:12 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 at times with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A tropical wave located just to the east of the Lesser Antilles is expected to cause an increase in cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms over the region during the forecast period.

The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will continue to produce cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the extreme southern portion of the region during the next 24 hours.

…TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS OVER THE CENTRAL TROPICAL ATLANTIC…
At 5:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Depression Thirteen was located near latitude 15.2 North, longitude 49.8 West or about 905 miles or 1455 kilometres east of the northern Leeward Islands. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 21 mph or 33 km/h and this motion is expected to continue for the next few days. On the forecast track, the depression is expected to move near or north of the northern Leeward Islands by late Friday and near or north of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Saturday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast, and the depression is expected to become a tropical storm by later today.

Interests in the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico should monitor the progress of this system. The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to monitor the progress of this system.

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