12:00 noon Weather Report 26 September 2019

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 26th September, 2019

Forecaster: Thomas Auguste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy.

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

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the southeast at 09 mph or 15 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil.   at GFL Charles Airport: nil.     

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 94.6 mm.  at GFL Charles Airport: 158.6 mm.

Sunset today: 5:57 pm.     Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east northeast and southeast near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Apart from a few showers during the early afternoon it will be generally fair for the rest of today and tonight. A few cloudy periods with showers are expected during the day tomorrow.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 2:17 pm… Low at 7:28 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 3:24 pm… Low at 8:55 pm.

Seas: Slight 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 scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A low level shear line will cause a few brief showers over the Easter Caribbean islands during the early afternoon.

A tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles is expected to cause a few cloudy periods with showers over the islands tomorrow.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 12 mph or 19 km/h. 

 
 
... TROPICAL STORM KAREN DRIFTING SLOWLY AWAY FROM OUR REGION...

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Karen was located near latitude 26.6 north, longitude 63.3 west or about 405 miles or 650 kilometres south-southeast of Bermuda. Karen is moving toward the north-northeast near 14 mph or 22 km/h with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph or 75 km/h.  Karen is expected to weaken by the weekend, and Karen to become a remnant low by Sunday.

...LORENZO BECOMES A CATEGORY 4 HURRICANE...
At 11:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Lorenzo was located near latitude 15.4 north, longitude 40.2 west or about 1400 miles or 2250 kilometres east of the Lesser Antilles. Lorenzo is moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h. Lorenzo is forecast to turn toward the northwest later today and this motion is expected to continue through Friday. A turn toward the north is expected Friday night and Saturday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 130 mph or 215 km/h, with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is possible today, and changes in intensity are expected over the next day or two.

Hurricane Lorenzo is expected to remain over the central Atlantic Ocean, well east of the Lesser Antilles during the next five days.

6:00 am Weather Report

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 26th September, 2019

Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles 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: nil.       

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 94.6 mm.  

Sunset today: 5:57 pm.          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east southeast and northeast near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Generally fair 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 7:44 am…High at 2:17 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:11 am…High at 3:24 pm.

Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A drier and more stable atmosphere is expected over the Eastern Caribbean ahead of an approaching tropical wave, located over the Central Tropical Atlantic. The wave is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h and is expected to affect the region from Friday.

...KAREN BARELY A TROPICAL STORM...

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Karen was located near latitude 25.5 north, longitude 63.5 west or about 520 miles or 835 kilometres north-northeast of San Juan Puerto Rico. Karen is moving toward the north-northeast near 15 mph or 24 km/h.  

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next few days. Karen is expected to remain over the northwest Atlantic Ocean during the next few days. 

...LORENZO TO TURN NORTHWESTWARD AND STRENGTHEN TODAY...
At 5:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Lorenzo was located near latitude 15.1 north, longitude 39.3 west. Lorenzo is moving toward the west-northwest near 15 mph or 24 km/h. Lorenzo is forecast to turn toward the northwest and begin moving at a slightly slower speed later today. A turn toward the north is then
anticipated on Saturday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 100 mph or 155 km/h, with higher gusts. Steady strengthening is forecast and Lorenzo is forecast to become a major hurricane later today or early on Friday.

Hurricane Lorenzo is expected to remain over the central Atlantic Ocean during the next five days.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Forecasters: Vigil Saltibus / Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

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 32 °C or 90 ° F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-southeast 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: nil.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 94.6 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 158.6 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.                                    Sunset tomorrow: 5:57 pm.      

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and east near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Generally fair 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 6:29 pm…High at 1:16 am…Low at 7:44 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 7:56 pm…High at 2:23 am…Low at 9:11 am.

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A drier and more stable atmosphere is expected over the Eastern Caribbean ahead of an approaching tropical wave located over the Central Tropical Atlantic. The wave is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h and is expected to affect the region from Friday.

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Karen was located near latitude 22.9 north, longitude 64.3 west or about 330 miles or 535 kilometers north-northeast of San Juan Puerto Rico. Karen is moving toward the north-northeast near 14 mph or 22 km/h.  

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days. Karen is expected to remain over the northwest Atlantic Ocean during the next few days.

…LORENZO CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN…

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Hurricane Lorenzo was located near latitude 14.5 north, longitude 36.9 west. Lorenzo is moving toward the west-northwest near 18 mph or 30 km/h, and this general motion is expected to continue through Thursday.  A turn toward the northwest is expected by Thursday night.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 90 mph or 150 km/h, with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days, and Lorenzo is expected to become a major hurricane on Thursday. This system is expected to remain over the central Atlantic Ocean during the next five days.

WEATHER FORECAST

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 25th September, 2019

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

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 southeast at 14 mph or 22 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil.       At GFL Charles Airport: nil.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 94.6 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 158.6 mm.

Sunset today: 5:58 pm.                                               Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.      

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 1:40 pm…Low at 6:29 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 2:47 pm…Low at 2:47 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 with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Northern Leeward Islands. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability in the atmosphere will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the northern portion of the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

A tropical wave located over the Central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h and is expected to affect the region from late Friday into Saturday.

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Karen was located near latitude 21.7 north, longitude 64.9 west or about 240 miles or 385 kilometers north-northeast of San Juan Puerto Rico. Karen is moving toward the north near 15 mph or 24 km/h.  

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h, with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days. Karen is expected to remain over the northwest Atlantic Ocean during the next few days.

 …LORENZO CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN…

At 11:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Lorenzo was located near latitude 14.1 north, longitude 35.1 west. Lorenzo is moving toward the west-northwest near 17 mph or 28 km/h, and this general motion is expected to continue through Thursday.  A turn toward the northwest is expected late Thursday or Thursday night.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 85 mph or 140 km/h, with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days, and Lorenzo is expected to become a major hurricane by Thursday.

This system is expected to remain over the central Atlantic Ocean during the next five days. 

6:00 am Weather Report

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

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 south-southeast at 6 mph or 9 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 94.6 mm.  

Sunset today: 5:58 pm.                                         Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.      

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and east-southeast near 13 mph or 20 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies 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 7:00 am…High at 1:40 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:27 am…High at 2:47 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Leeward Islands. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability trailing Tropical Storm Karen will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the northern portion of the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

A tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h and is expected to affect the region from late Friday into Saturday.

…TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS HAVE BEEN DISCONTINUED FOR PUERTO RICO AND ALL OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS…

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Karen was located near latitude 20.5 north, longitude 65.2 west or about 155 miles or 250 kilometers north-northeast of San Juan Puerto Rico.

Karen is moving toward the north near 14 mph or 22 km/h, and this general motion is expected to continue this morning.  A motion toward the north-northeast is forecast to occur by this afternoon and continue through Thursday.  On the forecast track, the center of Karen will continue to move farther away from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands today through Thursday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h, with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours. Karen is expected to remain over the northwest Atlantic Ocean during the next few days.

…LORENZO BECOMES THE FIFTH ATLANTIC HURRICANE OF THE SEASON…

At 5:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Lorenzo was located near latitude 13.6 north, longitude 33.9 west. Lorenzo is moving toward the west-northwest near 17 mph or 28 km/h, and this general motion is expected to continue through early Thursday.  A turn toward the northwest is forecast by Thursday night.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 80 mph or 130 km/h, with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days, and Lorenzo is expected to become a major hurricane by Thursday. This system is expected to remain over the central Atlantic Ocean during the next five days.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Forecasters: Webster Gajadhar / Hyacinthia Camille

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is 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 southeast at 14 mph or 22 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 September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 94.6 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 158.6 mm.    

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.                                Sunset tomorrow: 5:58 pm.      

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the south-southeast and southeast near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times 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 present…High at 12:11 am…Low at 7:00 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 6:49 pm…High at 1:18 am…Low at 8:27 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Mostly cloudy with scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Leeward Islands. Elsewhere, fair skies becoming cloudy at times with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability trailing Tropical Storm Karen will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly over the northern portion of the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

A tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h and is expected to affect the region on Friday.

…THE CENTER OF KAREN IS NOW NEAR SOUTHEASTERN PUERTO RICO…

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Karen was located near latitude 18.0 north, longitude 65.8 west or about 35 miles or 55 kilometers southeast of San Juan Puerto Rico.

Karen is moving toward the north near 8 mph or 13 km/h, a turn toward the north-northeast with some increase in forward speed is forecast tonight. This motion is expected to continue through Wednesday night.  On the forecast track, the center of Karen will pass near or over Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands during the next few hours and then move over the western Atlantic tonight and Wednesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h, with higher gusts. Slow strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days.

Tropical storm warnings are in effect for Puerto Rico as well as the U.S. and British Virgin Islands. Interests elsewhere in the Northern Leeward Islands should continue to monitor the progress of Karen.

…LORENZO IS EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE TONIGHT OR ON WEDNESDAY…

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Lorenzo was located near latitude 12.8 north, longitude 31.0 west. Lorenzo is moving toward the west-northwest near 17 mph or 28 km/h, and this general motion is expected to continue through early Thursday.  A slower motion toward the northwest is forecast Thursday night and Friday.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 65 mph or 100 km/h, with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast during the next few days, and Lorenzo is expected to become a hurricane tonight or on Wednesday. This system is expected to remain over the open Atlantic Ocean during the next five days.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Forecasters: Vigil Saltibus/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 27 °C or 81 ° F.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil.       At GFL Charles Airport: 3.0 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 94.6 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 158.6 mm.    

Sunset today: 5:58 pm.             Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.      

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Cloudy at times with a few light to moderate showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 12:59 pm…Low at 5:22 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 02:06 pm…Low at 6:49 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy and breezy with scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Northern Leeward Islands. Elsewhere, fair skies becoming cloudy at times with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability trailing Tropical Storm Karen will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and possibly thunderstorms mainly over the Northern Lesser Antilles today.

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

…CENTER OF KAREN APPROACHING PUERTO RICO AND THE VIRGIN ISLANDS…

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Karen was located near latitude 17.5 north, longitude 65.8 west or about 65 miles or 105 kilometers south- southeast of San Juan Puerto Rico.

Karen is moving toward the north near 8 mph (13 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue today.  A north-northeastward motion with some increase in forward speed is forecast tonight through Wednesday night.  On the forecast track, the center of Karen will pass near or over Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands this afternoon and then move over the western Atlantic tonight and Wednesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Slow strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours.

Tropical storm warnings are in effect for Puerto Rico as well as the U.S. and British Virgin Islands. Interests elsewhere in the Northern Leewards Islands should continue to monitor the progress of Karen.

…LORENZO FORECAST TO BECOME A LARGE AND POWERFUL HURRICANE…

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Lorenzo was located near latitude 12.4 north, longitude 29.3 west. Lorenzo is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue through early Thursday.  A northwestward motion should begin on Thursday and continue into Friday.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast during the next several days, and Lorenzo is expected to become a hurricane by Wednesday, and a major hurricane on Thursday.

This system is expected to remain over the open Atlantic Ocean during the next five days.

WEATHER REPORT

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 24th September, 2019

Forecasters: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.

Present weather at GFL Charles 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 southeast at 13 mph or 20 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil.      

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 94.6 mm.            

Sunset today: 5:58 pm.             Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.      

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few 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: Low at present… High at 12:59 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 7:36 am… High at 02:06 pm.

Seas: Slight to Moderate with waves and swells 3 to 6 feet or 0.9 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy and breezy with scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Northern Leeward Islands. Elsewhere, fair skies becoming cloudy at times with a few showers and a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability trailing Tropical Storm Karen will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and possibly thunderstorms mainly over the Northern Lesser Antilles today.

…KAREN BECOMES A TROPICAL STORM AGAIN…

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Karen was located near latitude 16.8 north, longitude 65.8 west or about 110 miles or 180 kilometers south of San Juan Puerto Rico. Karen is moving toward the north near 7 mph or 11 km/h, and this general motion is forecast to continue today.  On the forecast track, the center of Karen will pass over Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands today and then move over the Western Atlantic tonight and Wednesday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours.

Tropical storm warnings are in effect for the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.  Interests elsewhere in the Lesser Antilles should continue to monitor the progress of Karen.

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

…LORENZO FORECAST TO BECOME A LARGE AND POWERFUL HURRICANE…

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Lorenzo was located near latitude 12.0 north, longitude 28.0 west and is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph or 26 km/h. This general motion with some decrease in forward speed is expected for the next couple of days, followed by a northwest turn on Thursday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 65 mph or 100 km/h, with higher gusts. Lorenzo is forecast to become a hurricane later today and a major hurricane on Thursday. This system is expected to remain over the open Atlantic Ocean during the next five days.

6:00 pm weather report

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 23rd September, 2019

Forecasters: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is 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 south at 13 mph or 20 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.2 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 5.2 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 94.6 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 158.6 mm.    

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.            Sunset tomorrow: 5:58 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and south near 18 mph or

30 km/h, with occasional gusts.

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

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised

to 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: High at 10:54 pm…Low at 6:09 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 12:01 am…Low at 7:36 am.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and swells 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to

      2.1 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to continue to exercise

caution due to brisk winds and above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability trailing Tropical Depression Karen will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles.

…Tropical storm Karen was downgraded to Tropical Depression…

At 5:00 pm today the center of Tropical Depression Karen was located near latitude 15.9 north, longitude 65.6 west or about 290 miles or 537 kilometers west northwest of Saint Lucia.

Karen is moving toward the north northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h, and this general motion is forecast to continue today.  A turn toward the north is expected late tonight. On the forecast track, the center of Karen will move across the eastern Caribbean Sea this evening, and pass near

or over Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands late tonight or Tuesday morning.

Karen will move over the western Atlantic to the north of Puerto Rico Tuesday night and Wednesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h with higher gusts. Little overall change in strength is forecast during the next 48 hours. Tropical storm warnings are in effect for the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.  Interests elsewhere in the Lesser Antilles should continue to monitor the progress of Karen.

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

…Tropical Storm Lorenzo is strengthening…

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Lorenzo was located near latitude 11.3 north, longitude 25.5 west and is moving westward near 16 mph or 26 km/h. a westward to west northwestward motion at a similar forward speed is anticipated for the next several days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 45 mph or 75 km/h with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast, and Lorenzo is expected to become a hurricane by Wednesday. This system is expected to remain over the open Atlantic Ocean during the next five days.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Forecasters: Webster Gajadhar / Hyacinthia Camille

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy with showers.

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

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 27 °C or 81 ° F.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.7 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 5.3 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 94.6 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 155.6 mm.    

Sunset today: 5:59 pm.                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and south near 20 mph or 31 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with some scattered showers, some of which may be heavy, and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to 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: High at 12:06 pm…Low at 4:03 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 1:13 pm…Low at 5:30 pm.

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability trailing Tropical Storm Karen will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles.

At 11:00 am today the center of Tropical Storm Karen was located near latitude 14.9 north, longitude 64.8 west or about 260 miles or 420 kilometers west-northwest of Saint Lucia.  Karen is moving toward the north-northwest near 12 mph or 19 km/h, and this general motion is forecast to continue today.  A turn toward the north is expected on Tuesday.  On the forecast track, the center of Karen will move across the eastern Caribbean Sea through today, and pass near or over Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands Tuesday morning.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h with higher gusts. Little overall change in strength is forecast during the next 48 hours. Tropical storm warnings are in effect for the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.  Interests elsewhere in the Lesser Antilles should continue to monitor the progress of Karen.

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

…Tropical Depression Thirteen has become better organized and is now Tropical Storm Lorenzo…

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Lorenzo was located over the eastern tropical Atlantic near latitude 11.1 north, longitude 24.1 west and is moving westward near 18 mph or 30 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph or 65 km/h with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast, and Lorenzo is expected to become a hurricane by Wednesday. This system is expected to remain over the open Atlantic Ocean during the next five days.