Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 18^th August, 2020

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 28°C or 82°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 14 mph or 22 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 26.0 mm   

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 69.8 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 20 mph or 31 km/h, with gusts near showers.

Weather: Mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers and a chance isolated thunderstorms.

Residents in areas prone to flooding and landslides should continue to be vigilant and exercise caution.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 09:24 am… High at 3:55 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:51 am… High at 5:02 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 above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the central and southern Windward Islands, generally cloudy to overcast skies with scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms.   Further north, partly cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Trailing moisture and instability of a tropical wave moving away from Lesser Antilles will continue generate frequent cloudy periods, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over central and southern portion of the region during the next 24 hours.

Another strong tropical wave associated with a broad area of low pressure, is located over the Central Tropical Atlantic and is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.  The system is being monitored for possible cyclone development and a tropical depression is likely to form within the next day or two.  This system may approach the vicinity of the Leeward Islands by late Friday or early Saturday.

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

6:00 PM Weather Report

Date: 17^th August, 2020

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is overcast with showers..

Present weather at George FL Charles Airport is overcast with light showers.

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

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east northeast at

25 mph or 41 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 9.3 mm     George FL Charles Airport: 2.5 mm

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 50.1 mm     George FL Charles Airport: 50.6 mm

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

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

23 mph or 37 km/h, with gusts near showers.

Weather: Cloudy to overcast with scattered showers, which

         maybe heavy in some locations and isolated thunderstorms.

Residents in areas prone to flooding and landslides should take all necessary precautions against those hazards.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 7:53 pm… High at 2:40 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:20 pm… High at 3:47 am.

Seas: Locally rough with waves and 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 gusty winds, rough seas and reduced visibility.     

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy to overcast skies with scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with a fast-moving tropical wave will cause cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the islands during the next 24 hours. This wave has a low chance of development during the next 48 hours.

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

Another tropical wave located over the far Eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at 17 mph or 28 km/h. Environmental conditions are expected to become more conducive for the development of a tropical depression during the middle-to-

latter part of this week while the system moves westward to west northwestward across the central tropical Atlantic.

Date: 17th August, 2020

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with light showers.

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

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.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 26 mph or 43 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.3 mm     George FL Charles Airport: Trace

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 43.8 mm     George FL Charles Airport: 48.1 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 between the east-northeast and east near 23 mph or 37 km/h, with gusts near showers.

Weather: Cloudy to overcast at times with scattered showers, some of which maybe heavy in some locations and isolated thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 3:20 pm… Low at 7:53 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 4:27 pm… Low at 9:20 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy to overcast skies with scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with a fast-moving tropical wave located just east of the Lesser Antilles, will cause cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the islands during the next 24 hours. This wave hasa low chance of development during the next 48 hours.

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

Another tropical wave located over the far Eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at 17 mph or 28 km/h. Environmental conditions are expected to become more conducive for the development of a tropical depression during the middle-to-latter part of this week while the system moves across the central tropical Atlantic.

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 17th August, 2020
Forecasters: E. Francis & Hyacinthia Camille

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 29°C or 84°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 26°C or 79°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east northeast at
18 mph or 30 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 3.4 mm
Total rainfall for the month of August so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 43.8 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 between the east northeast and east near
23 mph or 37 km/h, with gusts near showers.
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: Low at 08:46 am… High at 3:20 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 10:13 am… High at 4:27 pm.
Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and swells 4 to 7 feet
or 1.2 to 2.1 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moisture and instability associated with a fast-moving tropical wave, located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles, will cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms over the islands during the next 24 hours. This wave has a low chance of development during the next 48 hours.

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

Another tropical wave located over the far Eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at 15 mph or 24 km/h. Environmental conditions are expected to become more conducive for the development of a tropical depression during the middle-to- latter part of this week while the system moves across the central tropical Atlantic.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 16^th August, 2020

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

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

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

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.9 mm     At GFL Charles Airport: 0.4 mm  

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 40.8 mm   At GFL Charles Airport: 48.1 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am             Sunset tomorrow: 6:24 pm  

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

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: Low at 7:02 pm… High at 1:51 am

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:29 pm… High at 2:58 am

Seas: moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 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 cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms over the islands during the next 24 hours. This wave has a medium chance of development once it reaches the Caribbean Sea.

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

A third tropical wave located over the far eastern Atlantic is moving westward at 15 mph or 24 km/h. Some development of this wave is possible by the middle to latter part of this week, as environment conditions become more conducive.

At 5:00 pm today, the remnants of Josephine were located near latitude 20.9 north, longitude 65.8 west or about 255 miles or 410 kilometres northwest of the northern Leeward Islands. The remnants are moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h, and this general motion is expected to continue through today.

12:00 Pm Weather Report

Date: 16^th August, 2020

Forecaster: EMMANUEL DESCARTES

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at gfl GFL Charles Airport is cloudy and hazy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 32°C or 90°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 21 mph or 33 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.6 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: 0.4 mm  

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 40.5 mm   At GFL Charles Airport: 48.1 mm

Sunset today: 6:25 pm.                    Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy skies with a few scattered showers at first. An increase in cloudiness and shower activity is expected late tonight as a fast moving tropical wave approaches the islands.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 2:44 pm… Low at 7:02 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 3:51 pm… Low at 8:29 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 occasionally cloudy skies with a few scattered showers at first. An increase in cloudiness and shower activity is expected late tonight as a fast moving tropical wave approaches the islands.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A fast moving tropical wave is expected to cause an increase in cloudiness and shower activity over the islands during the next 24 hours. This wave has a low chance of development once it reaches the Caribbean sea.

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

A third tropical wave located just west of the coast of Africa is moving westward at 15 mph or 24 km/h. Some development of this wave is possible by the middle to latter part of the week as environment conditions become more conducive while the system is over the Central Tropical Atlantic.

…Josephine loses organization as it passes to the north of the Virgin Islands….

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Depression Josephine was located near latitude 20.4 north, longitude 65.0 west or about 195 miles or 315 kilometres northwest of the northern Leeward Islands. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h with higher gusts. Additional weakening is forecast and Josephine is expected to become a remnant low or dissipate by Monday.

The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h, and this general motion is expected to continue through today. 

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

Date: 16^th 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 at 12 mph or 19 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.5 mm       

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 40.4 mm   

Sunset today: 6:25 pm.                    Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 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: Partly cloudy 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 8:06 am… High at 2:44 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:33 am… High at 3:51 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 skies, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability in the atmosphere over the Lesser Antilles, will cause scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next 24 hours.

A tropical wave located over the Central tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. There is a low chance of development as the system approaches the Lesser Antilles by Tuesday.

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

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Josephine was located near latitude 20.3 north, longitude 64.0 west or about 155 miles or 250 kilometres north-northwest of the northern Leeward Islands. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h with higher gusts. Additional weakening is forecast and Josephine is expected to become a remnant low or dissipate by Monday.

Josephine is moving toward the west-northwest near 15 mph or 24 km/h, and this general motion is expected to continue through today. 

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

6:00 pm Weather Report
Date: 15th August, 2020
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.
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 12 mph or 19 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: Nil At GFL Charles Airport: Trace
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 and east southeast near
14 mph or 22 km/h, becoming lighter at times.
Weather: Partly cloudy 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: Low at 6:10 pm… High at 1:00 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 7:37 pm… High at 2:07 am.
Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 6 feet or 0.9 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moisture and instability associated with Tropical Storm Josephine will cause scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region during the next 24 hours.

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Tropical Storm Josephine was located near latitude 20.0 north, longitude 61.6 west or about 160 miles or 255 kilometres northeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h with higher gusts.
Josephine is moving toward the west-northwest near 17 mph or 28 km/h, and this general motion is expected to continue for the next day or two. On the forecast track, the centre of Josephine is expected to pass to the northeast and north of the Leeward Islands today through tonight.
Interests in the Leeward Islands should continue to closely monitor the progress of this system.

Josephine does not pose a direct threat to Saint Lucia and the rest of the Windward Islands.

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

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 15^th August, 2020

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles 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 15 mph or 24 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil        At GFL Charles: Trace

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 38.9 mm         At GFL Charles:47.7 mm

Sunset today: 6:25 pm                                  Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am            

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with 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 2:04 pm… Low at 6:10 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 3:11 pm… Low at 7:37 pm

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, occasionally becoming cloudy with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with Tropical Storm Josephine will cause scattered showers and possible isolated thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region during the next 24 hours.

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Josephine was located near latitude 19.1 north, longitude 60.2 west or about 200 miles or 320 kilometres east of the northern Leeward Islands. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h with higher gusts. Little change in strength is expected through today. After that, Josephine is expected to weaken as it encounters unfavorable upper-level winds.

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 day or two.  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 closely monitor the progress of this system.

Josephine 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.

A tropical wave located over the Central tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 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-southeast at 9 mph or 15 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: 38.9 mm.

Sunset today: 6:25 pm.                              Sunrise tomorrow: 5:50 am.           

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 16 mph or 26 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy, occasionally becoming cloudy with 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 7:23 am…High at 2:04 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:50 am…High at 3:11 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, occasionally becoming cloudy with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with Tropical Storm Josephine will cause scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Eastern Caribbean region during the next 24 hours.

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Josephine was located near latitude 18.9 north, longitude 58.4 west or about 310 miles or 500 kilometres east of the northern Leeward Islands. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h with higher gusts. Little change in strength is expected through today. After that, Josephine is expected to weaken as it encounters unfavorable upper-level winds.

Josephine is moving toward the west-northwest near 15 mph or 24 km/h, and this general motion is expected to continue for the next day or two.  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 closely monitor the progress of this system.

Josephine 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.

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