Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Date: 03^rd September, 2023

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.

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 east-southeast at 16 mph or 26 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: trace.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 12.0 mm.

Sunset today: 6:14 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 east near 16 mph or 26 km/h.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy, with a few brief showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 6:07 am…Low at 11:35 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 7:14 am…Low at 1:02 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Generally fair and hazy over the Leeward and northern Windward Islands. Further south, fair to partly cloudy and hazy, with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High-Pressure System will generate moderate east-southeasterly winds across the region during the forecast period.

Moisture and instability in the wake of a tropical wave, will continue to produce a few showers over the southern portion of the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

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

6:00 Pm Weather Report

Date: 02^nd September, 2023

Forecaster: Andre Joyeux

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 33°C or 91°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 12 mph or 19 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.6 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 7.6 mm.      

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 12.0 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 12.7 mm.     

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.                     Sunset tomorrow: 6:14 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

      km/h.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy 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 11:35 pm… High at 6:07 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 01:02 am… High at 7:14 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to Partly cloudy and hazy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High-Pressure System will generate moderate east-southeasterly winds across the region during the forecast period.

Moisture and instability in the wake of a tropical wave could produce a few showers across the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

At 5:00 pm today, Tropical Storm Katia was located over the eastern tropical Atlantic. Katia is expected to be a short-lived tropical storm remaining over the open ocean.  It does not pose a threat to our region.

A strong tropical wave located just off the west African coast is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven days.

12:00 Noon Weather Report

Date: 02^nd September, 2023

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus/Shemma Joseph

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 32°C or 90°F.

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

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 8:00 am today: 

At Hewanorra Airport: 12.0 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 9.4 mm.      

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 12.0 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 9.4 mm.      

Sunset today: 6:14 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 east near 16 mph or 26 km/h.

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 5:22 pm… Low at 11:35 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 12:27 pm… High at 6:29 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the southern Windward islands and areas further south, fair to occasionally cloudy skies with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy with a few brief showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic High-Pressure System will generate moderate east-southeasterly winds across the region during the forecast period.

Moisture and instability associated with the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone will cause a few cloudy periods with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms, mainly over the extreme southern portion of the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

At 11:00 am today, Tropical Storm Katia was located over the eastern tropical Atlantic. Katia is expected to be a short-lived tropical storm remaining over the open ocean.  It does not pose a threat to our region.

A strong tropical wave located just off the west African coast is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven days.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

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

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 17 mph or 28 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 13.8 mm.       

Total rainfall for the month of September:

At Hewanorra Airport: 12.0 mm.       

Sunset today: 6:14 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 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Weather: Fair 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 11:00 am…High at 5:22 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:22 am… Low at 12:27 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the southern Windward islands and areas further south, fair to occasionally cloudy skies with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy with a few brief showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability in the wake of a tropical wave will cause a few cloudy periods with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms, mainly over the southern portion of the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone will also be active over the southern portion of our region.

At 5:00 am today, Tropical Depression Twelve developed into Tropical Storm Katia and is located over the far eastern tropical Atlantic. Katia is expected to be a short-lived tropical storm and is expected to weaken into a remnant low by Sunday evening. Katia is expected to remain over the open ocean and does not pose a threat to our region.

A tropical wave which just emerged off the west African coast is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the then seven days.

Date: 01st September, 2023
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 28°C or 82°F.
Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 31°C or 88°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-southeast at 24 mph or 39 km/h.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 12.4 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 8.7 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of September:
At Hewanorra Airport: 9.4 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 5.1 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am. Sunset tomorrow: 6:14 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 15 mph or 24 km/h, becoming lighter at times.
Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies, with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms. A gradual improvement in conditions is expected from tomorrow morning.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 10:38 pm…High at 5:15 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 12:05 am…High at 6:22 am.
Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Fair to partly cloudy with a few showers over the Leeward Islands. Over the Windward islands and areas further south, partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered light to moderate showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A tropical wave will continue to cause cloudiness, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, mainly over the southern half of the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

At 5:00 pm today, Tropical Depression Twelve was located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic and is moving toward the north-northwest near 12 mph or 19 km/h. The depression could become a short-lived tropical storm tonight or tomorrow and weaken by Sunday. However, this system is expected to remain over the open ocean and does not pose a threat to our region.

Date: 01^st September, 2023

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is overcast with showers and thunderstorms.

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

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

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

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.0 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 3.6 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August:

At Hewanorra Airport: 154.8 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 183.7 mm.

Sunset today: 6:15 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 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy, with scattered light to moderate showers and 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 4:47 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at present…High at 5:54 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 with a few showers over the Leeward Islands.  Over the Windward Islands and areas further south, partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered light to moderate showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave will continue to cause cloudiness, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, mainly over the southern half of the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

The area of low pressure located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic has been upgraded to a tropical depression. However, this system is expected to remain over the open ocean and does not pose a threat to our region.

Date: 1^st September, 2023

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus/Shemma Joseph

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.

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 at 12 mph or 19 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.2 mm.     

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 154.8 mm.   

Sunset today: 6:15 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 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy with 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 10:26 am… High at 4:47 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:53 am… High at 5:54 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 with a few showers over the Leeward Islands.  Over the Windward islands and areas further south, partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave will continue to cause periods of cloudiness, scattered showers and possible isolated thunderstorms mainly over the central to southern portion of the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

An area of low pressure in the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving towards the northwest at 13 mph or 20 km/h.  This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next two days.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 31^st August, 2023

Forecaster: Andre Joyeux

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

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

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

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

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 153.6 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: 181.2 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.                 Sunset tomorrow: 6:15 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

      28 km/h.

Weather: Tonight, skies will be fair becoming cloudy at times with a few showers.

         Tomorrow will be mostly cloudy with scattered showers and a chance of    

         isolated thunderstorms tomorrow.  

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 09:42 pm… High at 4:24 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 11:09 pm… High at 5:31 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy skies, with widely scattered showers tonight, becoming increasingly cloudy tomorrow, with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave is expected to affect the Lesser Antilles from tomorrow with an increase in cloudiness, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

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

Date: 31st August, 2023
Forecaster: 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 32°C or 90°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 27°C or 81°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 18 mph or 30 km/h.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 2.2 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 1.6 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of August so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 153.6 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 181.2 mm.

Sunset today: 6:16 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 18 mph or 30 km/h.
Weather: Generally fair skies, occasionally becoming cloudy 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 4:13 pm…Low at 09:42 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 5:20 pm…Low at 11:09 pm.
Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 2 to 5 feet or 0.6 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Fair to occasionally cloudy skies, with widely scattered showers over the Windward Islands. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few isolated showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moist and unstable conditions will continue to cause some scattered showers mainly over the central portion of the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

A tropical wave located over the western Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave is expected to affect the Lesser Antilles from tomorrow.

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

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

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

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

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.4 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of August so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 153.6 mm.

Sunset today: 6:16 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 17 mph or 28 km/h.

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: Low at 9:51 am…High at 4:13 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  Low at 11:18 am…High at 5:20 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy, with widely scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern Windward Islands and areas further south.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moist and unstable conditions over the Eastern Caribbean region, will continue to cause some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern portion of the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

A tropical wave located over the western Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave is expected to affect the Lesser Antilles tomorrow.

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