Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Date: 26th September, 2023

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus/Shemma Joseph  

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

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 33°C or 91°F.

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 65 %.

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 8:00 am today: 

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.2 mm          At GFL Charles Airport: 4.8 mm

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 64.2 mm         At GFL Charles Airport: 66.1 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 northeast and east near 9 mph or 15 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies, with scattered light to moderate showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 1:57 pm… Low at 6:51 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 3:04 pm… Low at 8:18 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 skies, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A trough system is expected to cause occasional cloudiness, with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was located near latitude 17.3 degrees north, longitude 50.3 degrees west or 845 miles east of the Northern Leeward Islands. Philippe is expected to remain over the open water and poses no direct threat to our region.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 48 hours.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy  

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.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 86 %.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the north at 6 mph or 9 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.2 mm

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 64.2 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 northeast and east near 14 mph or 22 km/h, becoming lighter at time.

Weather: Fair skies, becoming occasionally cloudy with scattered light to moderate 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 7:23 am…High at 1:57 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:50 am…High at 3:04 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 skies, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A trough system is expected to cause occasional cloudiness, with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was located near latitude 17.7 degrees north, longitude 49.0 degrees west or 925 miles east of the Northern Leeward Islands. Philippe is moving toward the west near 13 mph or 20 km/h and this general motion is forecast to continue for the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph or 85 km/h, with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is expected during the next few days. Philippe is expected to remain over the open water and poses no direct threat to our region.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven days.

Date: 25th September, 2023
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

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.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 80 %.
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: 1.5 mm At GFL Charles: 8.6 mm
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 64.0 mm At GFL Charles: 61.3 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 east and northeast near 15 mph or 24 km/h.
Weather: Fair and hazy skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few light 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 12:37 am…Low at 7:23 am
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 7:09 pm…High at 01:44 am…Low at 8:50 am
Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers over the northern Windward and Leeward Islands. Further south, fair to occasionally cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Light to moderate east-northeasterly winds will continue across the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.
Moist and unstable conditions will cause occasional cloudiness, with scattered showers over the central and northern portions of the Eastern Caribbean during the forecast period.

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was located near latitude 17.3 degrees north, longitude 46.7 degrees west or 1080 miles east of the Northern Leeward Islands. Philippe is moving toward the west near 15 mph or 24 km/h. A turn to the west-northwest is expected by tonight and a northwestward motion is forecast to occur in a couple of days.
Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h, with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next few days. Philippe is expected to remain over the open water and poses no direct threat to our region.

A tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven days.

12:00 noon Weather Report
Date: 25th September, 2023
Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy and hazy.
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.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 73 %.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 7.7 mm At GFL Charles: 11.4 mm
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 64.0 mm At GFL Charles: 61.3 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 east and east-northeast near 14 mph or 22 km/h.
Weather: Generally fair and hazy 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: High at 1:23 pm… Low at 5:42 pm
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 2:30 pm… Low at 7:09 pm
Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 6 feet or 0.9 to 1.8 metres.
FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Fair skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few showers over the Leeward and northern Windward Islands. Further south, cloudy to overcast with scattered showers and thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Light to moderate winds will continue across the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone is expected to cause cloudy periods with scattered showers, and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the southern portion of the region during the forecast period.

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was located near latitude 17.3 degrees north, longitude 45.5 degrees west. Philippe is moving toward the west near 13 mph or 20 km/h. A turn to the west-northwest is expected by tonight, and a northwestward motion is forecast to occur in a couple of days.
Maximum sustained winds remain near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next few days. Philippe is expected to remain over the open water and poses no direct threat to our region.

A tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This wave has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven days.

Date: 25th September, 2023

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus/Shemma Joseph  

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

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

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 79%.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 7.7 mm      

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 64.0 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 east and east-northeast near 15 mph or 24 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 6:38 am… High at 1:23 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:05 am… High at 2:30 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few showers over the Leeward and northern Windward Islands.  Further south, partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Light to moderate winds will continue across the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone is expected to cause cloudy periods with scattered showers, and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the extreme southern portion of the region during the forecast period.

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was located near latitude 17.4 degrees north, longitude 43.9 degrees west. Philippe is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph or 17 km/h. This general motion is expected for the next day or two, with a gradual turn to the northwest by mid-week. Maximum sustained winds remain near 50 mph or 85 km/h, with higher gusts. Philippe is expected to remain over the open water and poses no direct threat to our region.

A tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.  This wave has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven days.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 24th September, 2023

Forecaster: Glenn Antoine  

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy with light showers.

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

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 33°C or 91°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 78%.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 16.0 mm       At GFL Charles Airport: 3.6 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 62.5 mm       At GFL Charles Airport: 52.7 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 east and east-northeast near 15 mph or 24 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

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

         showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 11:22 pm…Low at 6:38 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 12:29 am…Low at 8:05 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times, with scattered light to moderate showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Unstable conditions in the atmosphere over the Eastern Caribbean, will continue to cause occasional cloudiness, scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms, over the islands during the forecast period.

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was located near latitude 16.8 degrees north, longitude 42.5 degrees west. Philippe is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This general motion and is expected for the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph or 85 km/h, with higher gusts. Philippe is expected to remain over the open water and poses no direct threat to our region.

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

Date: 24th September, 2023
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy with showers nearby.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 32°C or 90°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 25°C or 77 °F.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 71 %.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at 16 mph or 26 km/h.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 9.8 mm At GFL Charles Airport: 0.8 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 56.3 mm At GFL Charles Airport: 49.9 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 east and east-northeast near 15 mph or 24 km/h, becoming lighter at times.
Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 12:45 pm…Low at 4:19 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 01:52 pm…Low at 5:46 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 skies, becoming cloudy at times with scattered light to moderate showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Unstable conditions in the atmosphere over the Eastern Caribbean, will continue to cause occasional cloudiness, scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms, over the islands during the forecast period.
At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was located near latitude 16.2 degrees north, longitude 41.7 degrees west. Philippe is moving toward the west near 12 mph or 19 km/h and a motion toward the west or west-northwest is forecast for the next few days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph or 85 km/h, with higher gusts. Philippe is expected to remain over the open water and poses no direct threat to our region.
A tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 24th September, 2023
Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy with showers nearby.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 27°C or 81°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 25°C or 77 °F.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 94 %.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at 8 mph or 13 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 10.3 mm
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 56.3 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 east and southeast near 14 mph or 22 km/h, becoming lighter at times.
Weather: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times, with a some scattered showers
and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at present… High at 12:45 pm
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 7:09 am… High at 01:52 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, becoming cloudy at times, with scattered light to moderate showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Unstable conditions in the wake of a tropical wave, will continue to cause occasional cloudiness, scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms, over the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was located near latitude 15.6 degrees north, longitude 41.4 degrees west. Philippe is moving toward the west near 9 mph or 15 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph or 75 km/h, with higher gusts. A continued westward motion is expected over the next few days, with a turn towards the west-northwest and northwest around the middle of the week.

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

Date: 23^rd September, 2023

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar  

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.

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 33°C or 91°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 75%.

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 pm today: 

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.6 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: trace.    

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 46.5 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 49.1 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 east and southeast near 14 mph or 22 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times, with a few 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 9:50 pm…Low at 5:42 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  High at 10:57 pm…low at 7:09 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times, with scattered light to moderate showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Unstable conditions in the wake of a tropical wave, will continue to cause occasional cloudiness, scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms, over the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

…The central Atlantic tropical wave has been upgraded to a tropical storm…

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was located near latitude 15.6 degrees North, longitude 39.7 degrees West. Philippe is moving toward the west near 14 mph or 22 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Very gradual strengthening is expected during the next several days. Interests in the Leeward Islands should monitor the progress of this system.

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

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 23^rd September, 2023

Forecaster: Glenn Antoine  

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 27°C or 81°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is  71%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the southeast at 9 mph or 15 km/h

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.6 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: trace.    

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 46.5 mm       At GFL Charles Airport: 49.1 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 east-southeast and east near 12 mph or

19 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times, with a few 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 2:37 pm… High at 09:50 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 4:04 pm… High at 10:57 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 Leeward Islands and areas further south, partly cloudy skies becoming cloudy at times with scattered light to moderate showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms. Over the northern Leeward Islands, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few light showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Unstable conditions associated with a tropical wave, will continue to cause cloudiness, scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms, over the central and southern portions of the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This wave has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven days.

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