Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

12 noon Weather Report

Date: 19^th September, 2019

Forecasters: Maclean Jn Baptiste

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 25 °C or 77 ° 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 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: 72.2 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 102.5 mm

Sunset today: 6:02 pm.           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair skies, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few scattered showers and a slight chance of 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 6:31 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 01:30 pm… High at 7:38 pm

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair skies, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few scattered showers and a chance of thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability in the lower atmosphere over the Eastern Caribbean islands will cause a few showers there during the next 24 hours.

… TROPICAL STORM JERRY HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO A HURRICANE…

At 11:00 am today, the eye of Hurricane Jerry was located near latitude 16.8 North, longitude 54.4 West or about 490 miles or 785 kilometers east of the Leeward Islands. Jerry is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph or 26 km/h and this general motion is expected to continue today. On this track the eye of Jerry will be near the northern Leeward Islands tomorrow and pass north of Puerto Rico on Saturday.

A tropical storm watch is in effect for the northern Leeward Islands from Barbuda northward to St. Eustatius.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 75 mph or 120 km/h, with higher gusts. Jerry is forecast to strengthen during the next day, before some weakening begins this weekend.

Interests around the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico should monitor the progress of Jerry. Hurricane Jerry pose no threat to Saint Lucia at this time.

A tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic has a low potential for development during the next few days. This wave is being closely monitored as it moves westward towards the Eastern Caribbean at 17 mph or 28 km/h.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 19^th September, 2019

Forecasters: Thomas Auguste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

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

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 26 °C or 79 ° F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.0 mm.        

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 72.2 mm.            

Sunset today: 6:02 pm.   Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.  

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair skies, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few scattered showers some of which may be heavy.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 6:56 am… Low at 12:03 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 8:03 am… Low at 1:30 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 exercise caution due to above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair skies, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few scattered showers some of which may be heavy.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability in the lower atmosphere over the Eastern Caribbean islands will cause a few showers there during the next 24 hours.

… TROPICAL STORM JERRY NEARS HURRICANE STRENGTH…

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Jerry was located near latitude 16.0 North, longitude 53.2 West or about 575 miles or 925 kilometers east of the Leeward Islands. Jerry is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph or 26 km/h. A west-northwest motion at a slightly faster forward speed is expected over the next few days. On this track the center of Jerry will be near the northern Leeward Islands tomorrow and pass north of Puerto Rico on Saturday.

A tropical storm watch is in effect for the northern Leeward Islands from Barbuda northward to St. Eustatius. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 70 mph or 95 km/h, with higher gusts and Jerry is forecast to become a hurricane later today.

Interests around the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico should monitor the progress of Jerry. 

A tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic has a low potential for development during the next few days. This wave is being closely monitored as it moves westward towards the Eastern Caribbean at 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Forecasters: Webster Gajadhar / Hyacinthia Camille

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

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

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 near 14 mph or 22 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: 2.2 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 72.2 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 102.5 mm.    

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.            Sunset tomorrow: 6:02 pm.

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: Fair to 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 12:26 am…High at 6:56 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 7:02 pm…Low at 1:53 am…High at 8:03 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 exercise caution due To above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few scattered showers.   

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions in the atmosphere over the Lesser Antilles will cause a few showers over the islands during the next 24 hours.

… TROPICAL STORM WATCHES HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR PARTS OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS…

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Jerry was located near latitude 15.0 North, longitude 50.5 West or about 765 miles or 1230 kilometers east of the Leeward Islands. Jerry is moving toward the west-northwest near 15 mph or 24 km/h. A west-northwest motion at a slightly faster forward speed is expected over the next few days. On this track the center of Jerry will be near the northern Leeward Islands Friday and pass north of Puerto Rico on Saturday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph or 95 km/h, with higher gusts. Jerry is forecast to become a hurricane on Thursday, with little change in strength anticipated on Friday and Saturday.

Interests in the northern Leeward Islands should monitor the progress of Jerry.  Further watches could be issued this evening or overnight.

A tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic has a low potential for development during the next few days. This wave is being monitored for further development as it moves westward at 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Date: 18^th September, 2019

Forecasters: Vigil Saltibus / Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

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 27 °C or 81 ° F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-southeast near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 23.2 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 2.2 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 72.2 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 102.5 mm.    

Sunset today: 6:03 pm.             Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.   

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair skies, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few light to moderate showers.  

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High 5:55 pm…Low at 12:26 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 1:00 pm…High at 7:02 pm…Low at 1:53 am.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and swells 5 to 8 feet or 1.5 to

      2.4 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies with some scattered showers.   

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A relatively dry and stable atmosphere over most of the Caribbean region expected over the next 24 hours.

…JERRY BECOMES THE TENTH NAMED STORM OF THE 2019 SEASON…

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Jerry was located near latitude 14.6 North, longitude 49.2 West or about 791 miles or 1272 kilometers east of Saint Lucia. Jerry is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph or 22 km/h. A west-northwest motion at a slightly faster forward speed is expected over the next few days. On this track the system will be near the northern Leeward Islands Friday and pass north of Puerto Rico on Saturday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph or 85 km/h, with higher gusts. Jerry is forecast to become a hurricane by late Thursday, with little change in strength anticipated on Friday and Saturday.

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

A tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic has a low potential for further development during the next few days as it moves westward at 17m mph or 28 km/h.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 18^th September, 2019

Forecasters: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with sowers 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 east near 14 mph or 22 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 29.6 mm.       

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 71.2 mm.         

Sunset today: 6:03 pm.             Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.   

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: Fair skies, occasionally becoming cloudy 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 11:33 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 7:16 am… low at 01:00 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 exercise caution due to above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms over the southern part of the Lesser Antilles. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few scattered showers.   

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions in the atmosphere over the Lesser Antilles will cause cloudiness and showers over parts of the island chain today.

…JERRY BECOMES THE TENTH NAMED STORM OF THE 2019 SEASON…

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Jerry was located near latitude 14.1 North, longitude 47.7 West or about 960 miles or 1545 kilometers east of

the Leeward Islands. Jerry is moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h. A west-northwest motion at a slightly faster forward speed is expected over the next few days. On this track the system will be near the Northern Leeward Islands Thursday night or Friday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h, with higher gusts. Further strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days and Jerry is expected to become a hurricane by the time it moves near the Northern Leeward Islands.

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

An area of low pressure is expected to develop this weekend to the east of the Windward Islands. Some gradual development of this system is possible as it moves west-northwestward over the islands and across the Eastern Caribbean.

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

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 17^th September, 2019

Forecasters: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is overcast with sowers nearby.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy and hazy.

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

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 30 °C or 86 ° F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the south southeast near 13 mph or

20 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 30.0 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 6.4 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 70.0 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 100.3 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 pm.            Sunset tomorrow: 6:03 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from east near 16 mph or 26 km/h becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy with widely scattered showers.  

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 11:40 pm…High at 6:09 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  high at 6:32 pm…low at 1:07 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 exercise caution due to

above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers and possibly thunderstorms over the southern Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere, partly cloudy with a few scattered showers.   

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions in the wake of a tropical wave coupled with the

Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone will continue to cause cloudiness and shower activity mainly over the southern portion of the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

..TROPICAL DEPRESSION TEN MOVING WEST NORTHWESTWARD AND EXPECTED TO STRENGTHEN…

 At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Depression Ten was located near latitude 13.4 North, longitude 45.6 West or about 1110 miles or 1785 kilometers

East of the leeward islands. The depression is moving toward the west northwest near 10 mph or 17 km/h. This motion, with a faster forward speed is expected over the next few days. On this tract, the system will be near the northern leeward islands Thursday night or Friday. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days and this depression is expected to become a tropical storm tonight. The system is forecast to become a hurricane by the time it moves near the northern leeward islands. 

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

A tropical wave located over the Eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 10 mph or 17 km/h.

Forecasters: Webster Gajadhar \ Hyacinthia Camille

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is overcast with light rain.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy and hazy.

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 near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 14.0 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 37.0 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 49.0 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 100.3 mm.

Sunset today: 6:03 pm.                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Mostly cloudy with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms this afternoon into tonight. An improvement expected from tonight into tomorrow.  

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding 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 present…High at 5:25 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  Low at 12:33 pm…High at 6:32 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 exercise caution due to above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered light to moderate showers and isolated thunderstorms over the central Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere, partly cloudy with a few scattered showers.   

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Lingering moisture and instability in the wake of a tropical wave together with the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms mainly over the southern portion of the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours. 

The low pressure centre associated with the tropical wave located about 1000 miles east of the Lesser Antilles has become better organized and is now Tropical Depression Ten. At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Depression Ten was located near latitude 12.9 North, longitude 44.9 West. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph or 19 km/h and will approach the northern Leeward Islands by Thursday night or Friday. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph or 55 km/h with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast and the depression is expected to become a tropical storm later today.  Interests in the Northern Leeward Islands should monitor the progress of this system.

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

Forecasters: Vigil Saltibus \ Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with light showers.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 27 °C or 79 °F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 27 °C or 79 ° F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the south-southeast near 23 mph or 37 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 16.1 mm.   

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 41.6 mm.   

Sunset today: 6:03 pm.           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and southeast near 22 mph or 35 km/h with gusts near showers.

Weather: Cloudy and breezy with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms this morning and an improvement expected from this afternoon.  

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding should continue to be vigilant.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at present…Low at 11:06 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  High at 6:35 am….Low at 12:33 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 exercise caution due to

rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies occasionally becoming cloudy with scattered showers, isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern portion of the region. Elsewhere it will be fair to occasionally cloudy with some scattered showers.   

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Lingering moisture and instability in the wake of a tropical wave west of the Lesser Antilles will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms over the southern portion of the Eastern Caribbean Islands.

A low pressure centre associated with a tropical wave is located about 1000 miles east of the Lesser Antilles continues to produce disorganized showers and thunderstorms.  However, environmental conditions are expected to be conducive for the formation of a tropical depression during the next day or two while the system moves slowly northwestward to west-northwestward.

A third tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 23 mph or 37 km/h.

6:00 pm Weather Report
Date: 16th September, 2019
Forecaster: E.Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is overcast with rain.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is overcast.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 28 °C or 82 °F.
Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 29 °C or 84 ° F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east near 18 mph
or 30 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 14.5 mm. At GFL Charles airport: 50.6 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 40.0 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 94.4 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am. Sunset tomorrow: 6:03 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east and east southeast near
22 mph or 35 km/h.
Weather: Generally cloudy skies with scattered showers, periods of rain
and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding should continue to be vigilant.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 10:59 pm….High at 5:28 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 6:03 pm….Low at 12:26 am.
Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and swells 5 to 8 feet
or 1.5 to 2.4 metres

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Generally cloudy skies with scattered showers, periods of rain and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moisture and instability associated with a tropical wave over the lesser Antilles will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms over the islands during the forecast period.

A low pressure centre along a tropical wave is located about 1200 miles east of the Lesser Antilles continues to produce disorganized showers and thunderstorms. However, environmental conditions are expected to be conducive for the formation of a tropical depression during the next day or two while the system moves slowly northwestward to west-northwestward.

A third tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic is moving
westward near 23 mph or 37 km/h.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 16^th September, 2019

Forecasters: Emmanuel Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is overcast.

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 near 22 mph

or 35 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 9.5 mm.  At GFL Charles airport:20.3 mm

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 35.0 mm. At GFL Charles Airport:63.8 mm

Sunset today: 6:04 pm.                                               Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 22 mph or 35 km/h.

Weather: Generally cloudy skies with scattered showers, some of which may be heavy and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding should continue to be vigilant.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 4:56 pm….Low at 10:59 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 12:07 pm….High at 6:03 pm.

Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres today, becoming

      moderate to locally rough with waves 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to 2.1 metres

      from tonight.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to

above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms

over the eastern Caribbean region during the next 24 hours.

A second tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave is being closely monitored for development and a tropical depression is likely to form within the next two

to three days while it moves slowly northwestward to west northwestward.

A third tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic is moving

westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h.