Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

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 10 mph or 17 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: Trace.          At GFL Charles Airport: 2.9 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 38.9 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 47.7 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-northeast and east near 16 mph or 26 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy with a few brief showers tonight, becoming occasionally cloudy with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms tomorrow.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at present…High at 12:03 am…Low at 7:23 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 6:41 pm…High at 1:10 am….Low at 8:50 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 with a few showers tonight, becoming occasionally cloudy with some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms tomorrow.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with Tropical Storm Josephine will cause occasional showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region from tomorrow morning.

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Tropical Storm Josephine was located near latitude 17.8 north, longitude 56.1 west or about 460 miles or 740 kilometres east of the northern Leeward Islands. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h with higher gusts. Slight strengthening is possible tonight.

Josephine is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph or 26 km/h, and this general motion is expected to continue for the next couple of days.  On the forecast track, the centre of Josephine is expected to pass to the northeast of the Leeward Islands over the weekend.

Interests in the Leeward Islands should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

Josephine is not expected to 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 this system.

A tropical wave located over the Central tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

12:00 noon Weather Report
Date: 14th August, 2020
Forecaster: E. Francis

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 28°C or 82°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: Trace. At GFL Charles Airport: 2.9 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of August so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 38.9 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 47.7 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 near 17 mph or 28 km/h.
Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies, 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 1:16 pm…Low at 5:14 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 2:23 pm…Low at 6:41 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 skies with occasional showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Weak unstable conditions over the Eastern Caribbean region will cause occasional showers over the islands during the next 24 hours.

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Josephine was located near latitude 16.1 north, longitude 54.7 west or about 575 miles or 920 kilometres east southeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h with higher gusts. Some strengthening is possible during the next 24 hours.
Josephine is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph or 26 km/h, and this general motion is expected to continue for the next couple of days followed by a turn toward the northwest late this weekend or early next week. On the forecast track, the centre of Josephine is expected to pass to the northeast of the Leeward Islands over the weekend.
Interests in the Leeward Islands should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

Josephine is not expected to pose a direct threat to Saint Lucia and the rest of the Windward Islands, however the Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely monitor the progress of this system.

A tropical wave located over the Central tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 13^th August, 2020

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy light haze.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

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 21 mph or 33 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: Trace.          At GFL Charles Airport: Trace.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 38.9 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 44.8 mm.

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

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy skies occasionally becoming cloudy 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: High at 11:02 pm…Low at 6:33 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 12:09 am…Low at 8:00 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy and hazy skies occasionally becoming cloudy with scattered light to moderate showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions over the Eastern Caribbean region will cause a few scattered showers over the islands during the next 24 hours.

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Tropical Storm Josephine was located near latitude 14.5 north, longitude 50.6 west or about 697 miles or 1121 kilometres east of Saint Lucia. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts.  Some strengthening is expected through Friday night.

Josephine is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue for the next few days followed by a turn toward the northwest late this weekend or early next week.  On the forecast track the center of Josephine is expected to pass to the northeast of the Leeward Islands over the weekend.

Interests in the Leeward Islands should monitor the progress of this system.

Josephine is not expected to pose a direct threat to Saint Lucia and the Windward Islands, however the Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely monitor the progress of this system.

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

Date: 13^th August, 2020

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 21 mph or 33 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 17.5 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 21.1 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 38.9 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 44.8 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 the east near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Weather: Fair to occasionally cloudy and hazy 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 12:09 pm…Low at 4:13 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 1:16 pm….Low at 5:40 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy and hazy with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions over the Eastern Caribbean region will cause a few scattered showers over the islands during the next 24 hours.

…TROPICAL DEPRESSION ELEVEN BECOMES TROPICAL STORM JOSEPHINE….

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Josephine was located near latitude 13.7 north, longitude 49.2 west or about 790 miles or 1270 kilometres east of Saint Lucia. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 45 mph or 75 km/h, with higher gusts. Some additional strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours.

Josephine is moving toward the west-northwest near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This general motion is expected to continue for the next few days, followed by a turn toward the northwest late this weekend or early next week. Interests in the Leeward Islands should monitor the progress of this system.

Josephine is not expected to pose a direct threat to Saint Lucia and the Windward Islands, however the Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely monitor the progress of this system.

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

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 13th August, 2020
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair 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 25 mph or 41 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 18.9 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of August so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 38.9 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 near 21 mph or 33 km/h.
Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy 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 12:09 pm…Low at 4:13 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 07:02 am…High at 1:16 pm.
Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 6 feet or 0.9 to 1.8 metres.

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
The Atlantic High pressure system will generate moderate easterly winds around the Eastern Caribbean region for the next couple of days.
Patches of low level clouds drifting along the wind flow will cause few showers over the region during the next 24 hours.

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Depression Eleven was located near latitude 12.9 north, longitude 47.9 west or about 880 miles or 1420 km east southeast of Saint Lucia. The depression is moving toward the west northwest near 15 mph or 24 km/h and this general motion is expected to continue for the next few days followed by a turn toward the northwest late this weekend or early next week.
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h, with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next day or two, and the depression is expected to become a tropical storm later today.
The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely monitor the progress of this system.

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

Forecasters: Hyacinthia Camille & Venantius Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at George FL Charles Airport is fair.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 29°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 22 mph or 35 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 20.2 mm    At George FL Charles Airport: 23.1 mm.    

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 38.9 mm    At George FL Charles Airport: 44.8 mm.

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

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few morning showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 09:59 pm… Low at 5:35 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 11:06 pm… Low at 7:02 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy and hazy, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High pressure system will generate moderate easterly winds around the Eastern Caribbean region for the next couple of days.

 Patches of low level clouds drifting along the wind flow will cause few showers over the region during the next 24 hours.

…DEPRESSION REMAINS JUST BELOW TROPICAL STORM STRENGTH…

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Depression Eleven was located near latitude 12.7 north, longitude 45.7 west or about 1032 miles or 1660 km east southeast of Saint Lucia. The depression is moving toward the west near 15 mph or 24 km/h. A turn toward the west-northwest at a similar forward speed is expected tonight, with this motion continuing through the rest of the week.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h, with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and the depression is expected to become a tropical storm later today.

The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely monitor the progress of this system.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 12^th August, 2020

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with isolated thunderstorms.

Present weather at George FL Charles Airport is cloudy with showers.

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 17 mph or 28 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.7 mm     At George FL Charles Airport: 2.0 mm.    

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 21.4 mm    At George FL Charles Airport: 23.7 mm.

Sunset today: 6:27 pm.                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am 

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers isolated thunderstorms at first, becoming fair to occasionally cloudy with a few showers later this afternoon into tomorrow.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 3:12 pm…High at 09:59 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 4:39 pm…High at 11:06 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

Lingering moisture and instability associated with the passage of a tropical wave will continue to produce periods of cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly during the afternoon across the Eastern Caribbean Islands.

…DEPRESSION REMAINS JUST BELOW TROPICAL STORM STRENGTH…

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Depression Eleven was located near latitude 12.4 north, longitude 44.2 west or about 1127 miles or 1814 km east southeast of Saint Lucia. The depression is moving toward the west near 14 mph or 22 km/h and this general motion is expected to continue today. A turn toward the west-northwest at a similar forward speed is expected tonight, with this motion continuing through the rest of the week.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h, with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and the depression is expected to become a tropical storm later today.

The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely monitor the progress of this system.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 12^th August, 2020

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair with showers nearby.

Present weather at George FL 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 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 2:00 am today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.3 mm.       

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 20.0 mm.    

Sunset today: 6:27 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 near 20 mph or

31 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with some scattered showers and a

         slight 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 10:35 am…Low at 3:12 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 11:42 am…Low at 4:39 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 will continue to generate cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

…DEPRESSION EXPECTED TO BECOME A TROPICAL STORM LATER TODAY…

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Depression Eleven was located near latitude 12.2 north, longitude 42.9 west or about 1405 miles or 2265 km east southeast of the northern Leeward islands. The depression is moving toward the west near 15 mph or 24 km/h and this general motion is expected to continue through today. A motion toward the west northwest at a similar forward speed is forecast to begin tonight and continue through the rest of the week.

 Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h, with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours and the depression is expected to become a tropical storm later today.

The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely monitor the progress of this system.

Date: 11^th August, 2020

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at George FL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

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 18 mph or 30 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: trace.       At George FL Charles Airport: trace.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 18.7 mm.     At George FL Charles Airport: 21.7 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am.            Sunset tomorrow: 6:27 pm  

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: 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: High at 09:01 pm…Low at 4:26 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 10:08 pm…Low at 5:53 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 to cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave will cause an increase in cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

NEW TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS OVER THE ATLANTIC OCEAN…

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Depression Eleven was located near latitude 11.7 north, longitude 40.0 west or about 1450 miles or 2335 km east of the Lesser Antilles. The depression is moving toward the west near 16 mph or 26 km/h and this general motion is expected to continue through Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h, with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours and the depression is expected to become a tropical storm by Wednesday night.

The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services will continue to closely monitor the progress of this system.

Forecasters: Hyacinthia Camille & Venantius Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

Present weather at George FL Charles Airport is cloudy.

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-northeast at 18 mph or

30 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: trace      At George FL Charles Airport: trace.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 18.7 mm     At George FL Charles Airport: 21.7 mm.

Sunset today: 6:27 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 near 21 mph or 37 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 2:22 pm… High at 09:01 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 3:49 pm… High at 10:08 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 and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave will cause an increase in cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms over the region during the forecast period.

A second tropical wave located over the Central Tropical Atlantic.  A tropical depression is likely to form during the next day or so while the disturbance moves westward to west-northwestward at around 15 mph across the tropical Atlantic.