Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 22^nd July, 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 24°C or 75°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: 6.9 mm     at GFL Charles Airport: 0.6 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 80.5 mm    at GFL Charles Airport: 65.0 mm.

Sunset today: 6:35 pm            Sunrise tomorrow: 5:45 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 18 mph or 29 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times 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 present…. High at 5:45 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 12:35 pm… High at 6:52 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few scattered showers. 

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A weak tropical wave located over the Lesser Antilles, is moving westward near 14 mph or 23 km/h. This wave will cause a few cloudy periods with showers to develop over the Eastern Caribbean as it gradually moves away from the islands during the next 24 hours.

Another weak tropical wave located just east of the Lesser Antilles ahead of Tropical Storm GONZALO will be approaching the islands by tomorrow Thursday producing scattered showers and possibly thunderstorms.

At 8:50 am today, Tropical Depression Seven was upgraded to Tropical Storm Gonzalo. At 11:00 am, Tropical storm Gonzalo was located near latitude 9.9 degrees north, longitude 43.6 degrees west or about 1196 miles or 1926 kilometers east southeast of Saint Lucia. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph or 85 km/h. Additional strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days, and Gonzalo is expected to become a hurricane by Thursday.

The storm is moving toward the west at 14 mph or 22 km/h. It is projected to move across the southern Windward Islands on Saturday.

Residents and interests in the Windward Islands are advised to closely monitor the progress of this system.

A third tropical wave located over the far eastern tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 14 mph or 23 km/h.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 22^nd July, 2020

Forecaster: Thomas Auguste

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

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

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east northeast at 14 mph or

23 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.9 mm    

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 75.5 mm   

Sunset today: 6:35 pm.   Sunrise tomorrow: 5:45 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 18 mph or 29 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered

         showers mainly during the morning.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 11:08 am… High at 5:45 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 12:35 pm… High at 6:52 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, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few scattered showers. 

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave located near the Lesser Antilles, is moving westward near

14 mph or 23 km/h. This wave will cause a few cloudy periods with showers to develop over the Eastern Caribbean islands during the next 24 hours.

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Depression Seven was located near 
latitude 10.0 degrees north, longitude 42.4 degrees west or about 1285 
miles or 2065 kilometers east southeast of Saint Lucia. Maximum sustained 
winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h. Further strengthening is forecast over 
the next couple of days and the depression is expected to become a tropical
 storm later today.

 The depression is moving toward the west northwest at 12 mph or 19 km/h. 
It is projected to move across the southern Windward Islands on Saturday. 
Residents and interests in the Windward Islands are advised to closely 
monitor the progress of this system.

Two other tropical waves located over the central and far eastern tropical 
Atlantic are moving westward near 25 mph or 46 km/h and 14 mph or 23 km/h, 
respectively.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 21^st July, 2020

Forecaster: Thomas Auguste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 29°C or 84°F.

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 31°C or 88°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 2:00 pm today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.2 mm     At GFL Charles Airport: 1.1 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 73.6 mm    At GFL Charles Airport: 64.4 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:45 am.   Sunset tomorrow: 6:35 pm.

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: Partly 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: High at present… Low at 9:39 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:14 pm… Low at 11:06 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies, occasionally becoming cloudy with some scattered showers mainly over the southern Windward Islands and areas further south. 

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles, is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave is expected to produce occasional cloudiness, scattered showers and possible thunderstorms over the southernmost part of our region during the next 12 to 24 hours.

At 5:00 pm today, Tropical Depression Seven formed east of the Southern Windward Islands. The center of Tropical depression Seven is located near latitude 9.8 north, longitude 40.4 west or about 1420 miles 2285 kilometers east southeast of Saint Lucia. Maximum Sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h. Further strengthening is expected and a tropical storm may form tonight or Wednesday. On its current track this cyclone will cross the southern Windward Islands on Saturday. Residents and interests in the Windward Islands are advised to closely monitor the progress of this system.

Another tropical wave has just emerged off the West African coast and it is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

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 26°C or 79°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: 1.2 mm     At GFL Charles Airport: 2.1 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 73.6 mm    At GFL Charles Airport: 64.4 mm.

Sunset today: 6:35 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:45 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 partly cloudy skies, with a few showers during the night and early morning.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 5:07 pm… Low at 09:39 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:14 pm… Low at 11:06 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the southern Windward Islands and areas further south, it will be occasionally cloudy skies with some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere it will be fair to partly cloudy with a few showers. 

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles, is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave is expected to produce occasional cloudiness, scattered showers and possible thunderstorms over the extreme southern portion of the region during the next 24 hours.

A tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic that was previously associated with a low pressure system has moved ahead of the low and continues westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave is expected to affect the Eastern Caribbean region by Friday.

Meanwhile the low pressure system, has become better organized and could form a tropical depression later today. The Saint Lucia Met Services is closely monitoring the progress of this system.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 21^st July, 2020

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

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.

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 am today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.2 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 73.6 mm.

Sunset today: 6:34 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:45 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 skies, becoming cloudy at times 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 10:29 am…High at 5:07 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:56 am…High at 6:14 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Occasionally cloudy skies with some scattered showers over the southern Windward islands. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers. 

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles, is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h. This wave is expected to produce increased cloudiness, scattered showers and possible thunderstorms over the southern Windward Islands from this evening.

Over the central Tropical Atlantic, another tropical wave associated with an area of low pressure is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. The wave has a medium chance for development and a tropical depression could form during the next five days.  The system is expected to begin affecting the Eastern Caribbean region from late Thursday.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 20^th July, 2020

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 29 C or 84°F.

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is 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: 1.2 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 1.6 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 72.4 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 62.3 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:45 am.            Sunset tomorrow: 6:34 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

28 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 8:51 pm…High at 3:36 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:18 pm…High at 4:43 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern windward islands. Further north, fair to partly cloudy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A weak tropical wave will cause occasional cloudiness with showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the southern half of the Eastern Caribbean during the next 6 hours. Thereafter, fair to partly cloudy conditions will prevail.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving

westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

A third tropical wave also located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving 

westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This system has a low chance for development during the next five days. 

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with light showers.

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 26°C or 79°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the southeast at 16 mph or 26 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.2 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 0.6 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 72.4 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 62.3 mm.

Sunset today: 6:35 pm.               Sunrise tomorrow: 5:45 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 17 mph or 28 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Occasionally cloudy skies with some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms this afternoon into tonight, becoming mostly fair after midnight.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 4:28 pm…Low at 8:51 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 5:35 pm…Low at 10:18 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the Leeward and northern Windward Islands, fair to partly cloudy with a few showers. Over the central Windward Islands and areas further south, partly cloudy to cloudy with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms this afternoon into tonight, becoming fair to partly cloudy with a few showers after midnight.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A weak tropical wave will cause occasional cloudiness, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the southern half of the Eastern Caribbean during the next 12 hours.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

A third tropical wave also located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This system has a low chance for development during the next five days.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

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.

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: 1.2 mm.     

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 72.4 mm.  

Sunset today: 6:35 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:45 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and southeast near 17 mph or 28 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms, mainly during the afternoon into tonight.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 09:49 am… High at 4:28 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:16 am… High at 5:35 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the central Windward Islands and areas further south it will be partly

cloudy to cloudy skies with some scattered showers and possibly isolated

thunderstorms. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave located just east of the Windward Islands is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This wave is expected to cause occasional cloudiness, scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern half of the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

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

A third tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. Environmental conditions are expected to be marginally conducive for development of this system during the next few days. Conditions are expected to become less favorable for development by the weekend.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 19^th July, 2020

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

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 31°C or 88°F.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: trace      At GFL Charles Airport: nil

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 71.2 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 61.7 mm  

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:45 am             Sunset tomorrow: 6:35 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east to east southeast near 17 mph or 28 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

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: Low at 8:06 pm… High at 2:51 am

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:33 pm… High at 3:58 am

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 2 to 5 feet or 0.6 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A weak tropical wave located just east of the Windward Islands

is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. No significant rainfall is

expected with the passage of this system.

Two other tropical waves located over the Central and Eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h and 20 mph or 32 km/h, respectively.

12:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 19^th July, 2020

Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes

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.

Last night’s minimum  temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 27°C or 81°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: nil mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: nil

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 71.2 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 61.7 mm  

Sunset today: 6:35 pm.     Sunrise tomorrow: 5:45 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

at times.

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 3:49 pm… Low at 8:06 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 4:56 pm… Low at 9:33 pm.

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 2 to 5 feet or 0.6 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions in the lower atmosphere over the region will cause a few showers during the forecast period.

A weak tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Windward Islands

is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. No significant rainfall is

expected during the passage of this system.

Two other tropical waves located over the Central and Eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h and 20 mph or 32 km/h, respectively.