Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Date: 10^th October, 2024

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair with light haze.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair with light haze.

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.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 64%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 18 mph or 30 km/h.

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 22.8 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 39.0 mm.

Sunset today: 5:47 pm.          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:54 am.      

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Generally fair and hazy, with a chance of isolated showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 1:15 pm…High at 8:36 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 2:42 pm…High at 9:43 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northeasterly 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 and hazy, with a few brief showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A relatively dry and stable atmosphere over the Eastern Caribbean region, will result in mostly fair weather conditions over the Lesser Antilles, during the next 24 hours.

Saharan dust haze in varying concentrations will impact visibility and air quality across the region, during the forecast period.

At 11:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Leslie was located near latitude 23.2 north, longitude 50.4 west. Leslie is moving towards the northwest near 7 mph or 11km/h. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 90 mph or 150 km/h, with higher gusts. Steady to rapid weakening is forecast over the next couple of days. Leslie does not pose a threat to our region.

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

Another tropical wave has emerged off the west coast of Africa and is drifting slowly westward. This system has a low chance of tropical cyclone development, during the next several days.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 10^th October, 2024

Forecaster: Glenn Antoine

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.

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

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 28°C or 82°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 71%.

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: 7.0 mm.        

Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 22.8 mm.       

Sunset today: 5:47 pm.             Sunrise tomorrow: 5:54 am.         

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Generally fair and hazy, with a chance of isolated showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 10:29 am… Low at 1:15 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 11:36 am… Low at 2:42 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 5 to 8 feet or 1.5 to 2.4 metres.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy skies, with a few brief showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A relatively dry and stable atmosphere over the region will result in mostly fair weather conditions over the area, during the next 24 hours.

Saharan dust haze in varying concentrations will impact visibility and air quality over parts of the region, during the forecast period.

At 5:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Leslie was located near latitude 22.9 north, longitude 49.8 west. Leslie is moving towards the northwest near 6 mph or 9 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 105 mph or 165 km/h, with higher gusts. Leslie is expected to weaken during the next few days and does not pose a threat to our region.

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

Date: 09^th October, 2024

Forecaster: Shemma Joseph

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair with showers nearby.

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 70%.

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 2:00 pm today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 7.0 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 4.7 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 22.8 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 39.0 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:54 am.       Sunset tomorrow: 5:47 pm.                                                                                                                         

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair to occasionally cloudy and slightly hazy, with a few isolated showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 7:19 pm… Low at 3:19 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  High at 8:26 pm… Low at 4:46 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times, with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms over the southern Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy and hazy, with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions associated with a tropical wave and the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will cause some showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern portion of the region, during the next 24 hours.

Saharan dust haze in varying concentrations will impact visibility and air quality over parts of the region, during the forecast period.

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Hurricane Leslie was located near latitude 22.2 north, longitude 49.0 west. Leslie is moving towards the northwest near 9 mph or 15 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 90 mph or 150 km/h, with higher gusts. Some additional strengthening is possible through tonight. Leslie does not pose a threat to our region.

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

Date: 09^th October, 2024

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy.

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

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 67%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-southeast at 22 mph or 35 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 7.0 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 5.8 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 22.8 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 39.0 mm.

Sunset today: 5:47 pm.          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:54 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy, with a few isolated showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 12:12 pm… High at 7:19 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 1:39 pm… High at 8:26 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 becoming cloudy at times, with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions in the wake of a tropical wave, together with daytime heating, will cause a few showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern portion of the region, during the forecast period.

At 11:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Leslie was located near latitude 21.7 north, longitude 48.4 west. Leslie is moving toward the northwest near 10 mph or 17 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 85 mph or 140 km/h, with higher gusts. Some additional strengthening is anticipated today. Leslie does not pose a threat to our region.

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

Date: 09^th October, 2024

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

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

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 79%.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 11.3 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 15.8 mm.

Sunset today: 5:47 pm.          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:54 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy, 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: High at 8:48 am…Low at 12:12 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 9:55 am…Low at 1:39 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy, with a few showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions in the wake of a tropical wave, together with daytime heating, will cause a few showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

At 5:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Leslie was located near latitude 21.2 north, longitude 47.8 west. Leslie is moving toward the northwest near 10 mph or 17 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph or 130 km/h, with higher gusts. Some additional strengthening is anticipated today. Leslie does not pose a threat to our region.

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

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 08^th October, 2024

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

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 78%.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 11.3 mm         At GFL Charles Airport: 5.0 mm    

Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 15.8 mm         At GFL Charles Airport: 34.3 mm 

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am        Sunset today: 5:48 pm     

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast and southeast near 15 mph or 24 km/h, becoming calm at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, occasionally becoming cloudy with some scattered showers and slight 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 6:22 pm…Low at 1:58 am…High at 8:48 am

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 7:29 pm…Low at 3:25 am…High at 9:54 am

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 and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The atmosphere over the Eastern Caribbean region remains sufficiently moist and unstable. This will generate occasionally cloudy periods with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms across parts of the region during the forecast period.

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Leslie was located near latitude 20.0 north, longitude 46.4 west. Leslie is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h. Maximum sustained winds remain near 75 mph or 120 km/h, with higher gusts. During the next 48 hours, little change in strength is forecast. Leslie does not pose a threat to our region.

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

Date: 08^th October, 2024

Forecaster: Shemma Joseph

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

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 71%.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 11.3 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 16.8 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 15.8 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 33.2 mm.

Sunset today: 5:48 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:54 am      

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast and southeast near 14 mph or 22 km/h, becoming variable or calm at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers which may be heavy in some locations and isolated thunderstorms. Conditions are expected to gradually improve overnight.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised 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 6:22 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 1:03 pm… High at 7:29 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with scattered showers which may be locally heavy and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moist and unstable conditions over the region will continue to cause scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the islands, during the forecast period.

A tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles, will produce similar weather conditions over the region later today and into tomorrow.

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Leslie was located near latitude 19.4 north, longitude 45.6 west. Leslie is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h. Maximum sustained winds remain near 70 mph or 110 km/h, with higher gusts. During the next 48 hours, little change in strength is forecast. Leslie does not pose a threat to our region at this time.

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

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 08^th October, 2024

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.

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

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 93%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.4 mm.     

Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 4.5 mm.   

Sunset today: 5:48 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:54 am      

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and south near 14 mph or 22 km/h, becoming variable or calm at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers which may be heavy in some locations and isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding are advised 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 7:31 am… Low at 11:36 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 8:38 am… Low at 1:03 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 at times, with scattered showers which may be locally heavy and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moist and unstable conditions over the region, will continue to cause scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the islands, during the forecast period.

A tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles, will produce similar weather conditions over the region later today and into tomorrow.

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Leslie was located near latitude 18.8 north, longitude 44.2 west. Leslie is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 70 mph or 110 km/h, with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is forecast over the next few days. Leslie does not pose a threat to our region at this time.

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

Date: 07th October, 2024
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

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 86°F.
Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 32°C or 90°F.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 79%.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the south at 6 mph or 9 km/h.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 4.5 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 16.7 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 4.5 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 29.3 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am Sunset tomorrow: 5:48 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and south near 10 mph or 17 km/h, becoming variable or calm at times.
Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers which may be heavy in some locations and isolated thunderstorms.
Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding are advised 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 12:52 am…High at 7:31 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 6:47 pm…Low at 02:19 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 to cloudy at times, with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A light wind regime will persist across the Lesser Antilles, for the next few days. Moisture and instability over the region, will cause scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, during the next 24 hours.

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Hurricane Leslie was located near latitude 17.4 north, longitude 42.1 west. Leslie is moving toward the northwest near 14 mph or 22 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 80 mph or 130 km/h, with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is forecast over the next few days. Leslie does not pose a threat to our region at this time.

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

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 07^th October, 2024

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.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 78%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-southeast at 8 mph or 13 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 4.5 mm     At GFL Charles Airport: 12.3 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 4.5 mm     At GFL Charles Airport: 16.4 mm.

Sunset today: 5:49 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 9 mph or 15 km/h, becoming variable or calm at times.

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

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding are advised 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 5:40 pm…Low at 12:52 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 12:35 pm…High at 6:47 pm

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern half of the region.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A light wind regime will persist across the Lesser Antilles, for the next couple of days. Moisture and instability over the region, will cause scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, during the next 24 hours.

At 11:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Leslie was located near latitude 16.4 north, longitude 41.2 west. Leslie is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 85 mph or 140 km/h, with higher gusts. A gradual weakening trend is forecast to begin today and continue through the week. Leslie does not pose a threat to our region at this time.

A tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 9 mph or 15 km/h.