Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Date: 17th December, 2023
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.
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 26°C or 79°F.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 78%.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at 20 mph or 31 km/h.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 0.1 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 6.0 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of December so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 116.4 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 192.7 mm.

Sunset today: 5:39 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 6:21 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near 17 mph or 28 km/h, with gusts near showers.
Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few light to moderate showers.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 12:16 pm…High at 6:56 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 01:43 pm…High at 8:03 pm.
Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and 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 locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Over the central and southern Windward Islands, generally cloudy with some light to moderate showers. Elsewhere, fair skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY
A weak shear line will continue to cause cloudy periods, with some showers over the central and southern Lesser Antilles, during the next 24 hours.
Patches of low-level cloud drifting along a moderate easterly wind flow, will cause occasional brief showers over the northern portion of the region.

Date: 16^th December, 2023

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

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

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 80%.

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 2:00 pm today:

At Hewanorra Airport: trace.

Total rainfall for the month of December so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 116.3 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 6:20 am.          Sunset tomorrow: 5:39 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy, with some scattered light to moderate showers.

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at present…Low at 12:59 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 7:02 pm…Low at 02:26 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the northern Leeward and central Windward Islands, generally cloudy with some scattered light to moderate showers. Elsewhere, fair becoming cloudy at times, with a few showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

A shear line will continue to cause some scattered showers over the central Windward Islands, during the next 24 hours.

Another shear line will affect the northern Leeward Islands during the forecast period.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 16^th December, 2023

Forecaster: Glenn Antoine

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 30°C or 86°F.

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 75%.

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 8:00 am today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.1 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport is: 27.5 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of December so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 116.3 mm.     At GFL Charles Airport is: 186.7 mm.

Sunset today: 5:38 pm.          Sunrise tomorrow: 6:20 am.     

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-northeast near 16 mph

or 26 km/h.

Weather: Generally cloudy skies, with scattered showers which may be heavy in some

         locations, and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and 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 present….High at 5:55 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 12:37 pm…High at 7:02 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the central and southern Windward Islands, generally cloudy skies with widely scattered showers, and a chance of isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, fair skies becoming cloudy at times, with a few showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

A shear line together with favorable upper-level conditions, will cause some scattered showers mainly over the central and southern Lesser Antilles, during the next 24 hours.

The Atlantic High-Pressure System will continue to generate moderate easterly winds over the region, during the forecast period.

Date: 16th December, 2023
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 26°C or 79°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 26°C or 79°F.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 86%.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the northeast at 13 mph or 20 km/h.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 1.2 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of December so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 116.3 mm.

Sunset today: 5:38 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 6:20 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-northeast near 16 mph or 26 km/h.
Weather: Mostly cloudy skies, with scattered showers which maybe heavy in some locations.
Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and 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: High at 6:50 am…Low at 11:10 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 7:57 am…Low at 12:37 pm.
Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Over the central and southern Windward Islands, mostly cloudy skies with widely scattered showers and a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, fair skies occasionally becoming cloudy, with a few showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY
A shear line together with favorable upper-level conditions, will cause some scattered showers mainly over the central and southern Lesser Antilles, during the next 24 hours.
The Atlantic High-Pressure System will continue to generate moderate easterly winds over the region, during the forecast period.

Date: 15^th December, 2023

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

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

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

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 29°C or 84°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 81%.

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 pm today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.6 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 11.7 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of December so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 116.3 mm.     At GFL Charles Airport: 160.4 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 6:20 am.       Sunset tomorrow: 5:38 pm.             

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Mostly cloudy, with scattered showers which maybe heavy in some areas.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 12:08 am …High at 6:50 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:08 pm… Low at 1:35 am… High at 7:57 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the central and southern Windward Islands, mostly cloudy with scattered showers, some of which may be locally heavy. Elsewhere, fair skies occasionally becoming cloudy, with a few showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

A shear line together with favorable upper-level conditions, will cause some scattered showers mainly over the central and southern Windward Islands, during the next 24 hours.

The Atlantic High-Pressure System will continue to generate moderate easterly winds over the region, during the forecast period.

Date: 15^th December, 2023

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

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.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 24°C or 75°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 80%.

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 8:00 am today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.5 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 13.7 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of December so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 116.2 mm.     At GFL Charles Airport: 159.2 mm.

Sunset today: 5:38 pm.              Sunrise tomorrow: 6:20 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.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy, with some scattered light to moderate 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 5:01 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at present…High at 6:08 pm.

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy, with scattered light to moderate showers over the central and southern Windward Islands. Elsewhere, occasionally cloudy with a few showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

The Atlantic High-Pressure System will generate moderate easterly winds and above normal seas across the region, during the forecast period.

Moisture and instability in the lower levels of the atmosphere, will cause some scattered showers mainly over the Windward Islands, during the next 24 hours.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 15^th December, 2023

Forecaster: Glenn Antoine

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

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

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 86%.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.4 mm.   

Total rainfall for the month of December so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 115.1 mm. 

Sunset today: 5:38 pm.                  Sunrise tomorrow: 6:20 am.                   

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near 14 mph or

22 km/h.

Weather: Fair to occasionally cloudy skies, with a few scattered showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 10:16 am…High at 5:01 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:43 am…High at 6:08 pm…

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies, with widely scattered showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

The Atlantic High-Pressure System will generate moderate easterly winds and locally rough seas across the region, during the next few days.

Moisture and instability in the lower levels of the atmosphere, will cause widely scattered showers over the Lesser Antilles, during the next 24 hours.

Date: 14^th December, 2023

Forecaster: Shemma Joseph

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy 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.

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 80%.

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: trace.     At GFL Charles Airport: 3.6 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of December so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 112.7 mm.  At GFL Charles Airport: 148.7 mm.  

Sunrise tomorrow: 6:19 am.            Sunset tomorrow: 5:38 pm.            

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near 17 mph or

28 km/h.

Weather: Fair to occasionally cloudy, with a few showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 11:19 pm… High at 6:03 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 12:46 am… High at 7:10 am.

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy, with widely scattered showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

The Atlantic High-Pressure System will generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and locally rough seas across the region, during the next few days.

Moisture and instability in the lower levels of the atmosphere, will cause widely scattered showers over the Lesser Antilles, during the next 24 hours.

Date: 14^th December, 2023

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy with showers.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 30°C or 86°F.

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 69%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 20 mph or 31 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: trace.     At GFL Charles Airport: 0.4 mm

Total rainfall for the month of December so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 112.7 mm.  At GFL Charles Airport: 145.5 mm.  

Sunset today: 5:37 pm.           Sunrise tomorrow: 6:19 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.

Weather: Fair to occasionally 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 4:11 pm…Low at 11:19 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 5:18 pm…Low at 12:46 am.

Seas: Locally rough to rough with waves 7 to 11 feet or 2.1 to 3.4 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise extreme caution due to rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy, with widely scattered showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

The Atlantic High-Pressure System will generate moderate to brisk easterly winds and rough seas across the region, during the next few days.

Moisture and instability in the lower levels of the atmosphere, will cause widely scattered showers over the Lesser Antilles, during the next 24 hours.

Date: 14^th December, 2023

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

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.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 80 %.

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: trace.

Total rainfall for the month of December so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 112.7 mm.

Sunset today: 5:37 pm.         Sunrise tomorrow: 6:19 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 occasionally 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 present…Low at 9:29 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:25 am…Low at 10:56 am.

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy, with a few scattered showers over the central Windward Islands. Elsewhere, partly cloudy to cloudy, with scattered light to moderate showers.

WEATHER SUMMARY

Moisture and instability in the lower levels of the atmosphere, will cause scattered light to moderate showers over most of the Lesser Antilles, during the next 24 hours.

A low-level trough located a few hundred miles east of the region is drifting slowly westward.