Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

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.

Forecasters: Hyacinthia Camille & Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

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

Present weather at GFL 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 GFL Charles Airport: 0.2 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 70.4 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 82.5 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 between the northeast and east near 20 mph or 31 km/h with a few gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms from tomorrow.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 09:34 pm… High at 4:16 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:01 pm… High at 5:23 am.

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the southernmost portion of the Lesser Antilles it will be cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Further north, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with a few showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms from tomorrow.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave located just east of the Lesser Antilles, together with a trough system is expected to cause an increase in cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the region from tomorrow. The Inter-Tropical Convergent Zone (ITCZ), will continue to produce cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the extreme southern portion of the region during the next 24 hours.

A broad area of low pressure located about 1085 miles or 1746 kilometers east-southeast of Saint Lucia, continues to produce a concentrated area of showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions remain favorable for development, and a tropical depression is likely to form during the next day or two while the system moves west-northwestward at about 17 mph or 28 km/h.This system is expected to reach our region by late Friday or early Saturday. Interests in the Lesser Antilles should closely monitor the progress of this disturbance.

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

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 19^th August, 2020

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

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 20 mph or 31 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.6 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: 0.2 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 70.4 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 82.5 mm.

Sunset today: 6:23 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 20 mph or

31 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 4:30 pm…Low at 9:34 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 5:37 pm…Low at 11:01 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 a few brief showers over the Leewards and central Windward Islands.  Further south, partly cloudy to cloudy at times with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A relatively drier and more stable atmosphere is expected over the northern and central eastern Caribbean region as the Atlantic High pressure system ridge pattern extends south westward over the islands.  Further south, the Inter Tropical Convergent Zone (ITCZ) will continue to produce occasionally cloudy skies with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the far southern islands.

A tropical wave located about 650 miles or 1046 kilometers east of the Lesser Antilles is moving westward at 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave is expected to affect the region from tomorrow.

A broad area of low pressure located about 930 miles or 1497 kilometers east of the Lesser Antilles, continues to produce a concentrated area of showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions remain favorable for development, and a tropical depression is expected to form during the next day or two while the system moves generally west-northwestward at about 17 mph or 28 km/h. This system is expected to reach our region by late Friday or early Saturday and interests in the Lesser Antilles should closely monitor the progress of this disturbance.

Another tropical wave located over the Eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

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 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 2:00 am today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.6 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 70.4 mm.

Sunset today: 6:23 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 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy 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 10:00 am…High at 4:30 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:27 am…High at 5:37 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 at times with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms over the southern Windward Islands. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy with a few brief showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone, will continue to generate occasional cloudy periods, showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over southernmost portion of the region during the next 24 hours.

A tropical wave located about 650 miles or 1046 kilometers east of the Lesser Antilles is moving westward at 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave is expected to affect the region tomorrow.

A broad area of low pressure located about 930 miles or 1497 kilometers east of the Lesser Antilles, continues to produce a concentrated area of showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions remain favorable for development, and a tropical depression is expected to form during the next day or two while the system moves west-northwestward at about 17 mph or 28 km/h. This system is expected to reach our region by late Friday or early Saturday and interests in the Lesser Antilles should closely monitor the progress of this disturbance.

Another tropical wave located over the Eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Date: 18th August, 2020

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is 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 blowing from the east at 15 mph or 24 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 26.0 mm    At GFL Charles Airport: 31.7 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 70.4 mm    At GFL Charles Airport: 82.3 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 am.              Sunset tomorrow: 6:23 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east-southeast near 18 mph or 30 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with a few brief scattered showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 08:43 pm… High at 3:28 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:10 pm… High at 4:35 am.

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

Over the southernmost portion of the Lesser Antilles, it will be generally cloudy with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms. Further north, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Lingering moisture and instability in the wake of a tropical wave and the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), will continue to generate cloudy periods, showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over central and southern portion of the region during the next 24 hours.

A strong tropical wave associated with a broad area of low pressure, located about 1300 miles or 2092 kilometers east of the Lesser Antilles, is producing a concentrated area of showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions remain favorable for development and a tropical depression is likely to form within the next few days, while the system moves west-northwestward at about 17 mph or 28 km/h. This system is expected to reach our region by late Friday or early Saturday.

Interests in the Lesser Antilles should monitor the progress of this system.

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

Forecasters: Hyacinthia Camille & Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

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 25°C or 77°F.

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: 26.0 mm    At GFL Charles Airport: 34.2 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 69.8 mm    At GFL Charles Airport: 82.3 mm.

Sunset today: 6:24 pm      Sunrise tomorrow: 5:51 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.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with some scattered showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 3:55 pm… Low at 08:43 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 5:02 pm… Low at 10:10 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 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

Over the southernmost portion of the Lesser Antilles it will be generally cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Further north it will be partly cloudy to cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Lingering moisture and instability in the wake of a tropical wave will continue to generate cloudy periods, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the extreme southern portion of the region during the next 24 hours.

Another strong tropical wave associated with a broad area of low pressure located over the Central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. Environmental conditions remain favorable for development and a tropical depression is likely to form within the next day or two. This system is expected to reach our region by late Friday or early Saturday.

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