Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

12:00 noon Weather Report
Date: 13th September, 2023
Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.
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 69 %.
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: nil
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 21.2 mm At GFL Charles: 31.9 mm

Sunset today: 6:06 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 at times.
Weather: Fair to partly cloudy 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: High at 3:14 pm…Low at 08:34 pm
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 4:21 pm…Low at 10:01 pm
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 skies, with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Light southeasterly winds will continue across the Lesser Antilles over the next few days. A relatively dry and stable atmosphere will limit shower activity over the region during the forecast period.

A broad area of low pressure in the central Tropical Atlantic is moving towards the west-northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven days.

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

Date: 13^th September, 2023

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus/Shemma Joseph

Present weather at Hewanorra 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.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 88%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the 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: 21.2 mm.      

Sunset today: 6:06 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 at times.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy, with a chance of brief isolated showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 9:01 am…High at 3:14 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 10:28 am…High at 4:24 pm.

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, with widely scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Light southeasterly winds will continue across the Lesser Antilles over the next few days. A relatively dry and stable atmosphere will limit shower activity over our region during the forecast period.

A broad area of low pressure of the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving towards the west-northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h.  This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven days. 

A tropical wave further east is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Date: 12^th 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 28°C or 82°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 10 mph or 17 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: 21.2 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 31.9 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.          Sunset tomorrow: 6:06 pm.

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 at times.

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 7:54 pm…High at 2:31 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:21 pm…High at 3:38 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, with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Light southeasterly winds will continue across the Lesser Antilles over the next two days. A relatively dry and stable atmosphere will limit shower activity over our region during the forecast period.

The two tropical waves located over the central and eastern Tropical Atlantic, have merged into one elongated area of low pressure. This system is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h, and has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven (7) days.

Date: 12th September, 2023
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.
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 27°C or 81°F.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 67%.
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: nil. At GFL Charles Airport: nil.
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 21.2 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 31.9 mm.

Sunset today: 6:07 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 at times.
Weather: Generally fair and warm, with a chance of brief showers.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 2:52 pm…Low at 7:54 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 3:59 pm…Low at 9:21 pm.
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 skies, with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Light southeasterly winds will continue across the Lesser Antilles over the next few days. A relatively dry and stable atmosphere will limit shower activity over our region during the forecast period.
Two tropical waves, one located over the central Tropical Atlantic and the other over the eastern Tropical Atlantic are both moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. These systems have a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven (7) days.

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 12th September, 2023
Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.
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-southeast at 12 mph
or 19 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: 21.2 mm

Sunset today: 6:07 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 at times.
Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy skies, 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 08:35 am…High at 2:52 pm
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 10:02 am…High at 3:59 pm
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 skies, with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Light southeasterly winds will continue across the Lesser Antilles over the next few days.

Two tropical waves, one located over the central Tropical Atlantic and the other over the eastern Tropical Atlantic are both moving westward near 14 mph or 22 km/h. These systems have a medium chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven (7) days.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 11^th September, 2023

Forecaster: Glenn Antoine

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 31°C or 88°F.

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 33°C or 91°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: Trace.        At GFL Charles Airport: nil.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 21.2 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 31.9 mm.    

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.                       Sunset tomorrow: 6:07 pm.      

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 at times.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies, 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 7:09 pm…High at 1:53 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:36 pm…High at 3:00 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 a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms, over the northern Leeward Islands. Further south, fair to partly cloudy skies, with a few light showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Light southeasterly winds will continue across the Lesser Antilles over the next few days.

Moisture and instability associated with Hurricane Lee, will continue to cause occasional cloudy periods with scattered showers and possible isolated thunderstorms over the northern Leeward Islands, during the next 24 hours. Swells generated by this system, will cause hazardous sea conditions around these islands during the next few days.

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Hurricane Lee was located near latitude 23.6 North, longitude 64.2 West or about 380 miles or 610 kilometres north of the northern Leeward Islands. Lee is moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph or 11 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 115 mph or 185 km/h, with higher gusts. On the forecast track, Lee is expected to pass near, but to the west, of Bermuda in a few days.

A tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 9 mph or 15 km/h. This system has a low chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven (7) days.

Another tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 9 mph or 15 km/h. This system has a medium chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven (7) days.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 11^th 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 33°C or 91°F.

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

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

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 21.2 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 31.9 mm.    

Sunset today: 6:08 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 at times.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy 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: High at 2:29 pm…Low at 7:09 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 3:36 pm…Low at 8:36 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 a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms, over the northern Leeward Islands. Further south, fair to partly cloudy skies, with a few light showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Light southeasterly winds will continue across the Lesser Antilles over the next few days.

Moisture and instability associated with Hurricane Lee, will continue to cause occasional cloudy periods with scattered showers and possible isolated thunderstorms over the northern Leeward Islands, during the next 24 hours. Swells generated by this system, will cause hazardous sea conditions around these islands during the next few days.

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Lee was located near latitude 23.5 North, longitude 63.5 West or about 365 miles or 590 kilometres north of the northern Leeward Islands. Lee is moving toward the northwest near 8 mph or 13 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 120 mph or 195 km/h, with higher gusts. On the forecast track, Lee is expected to pass well north of the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico during the next day or two.

Interests in these areas should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

A tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This system has a low chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven (7) days.

Another tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 6 mph or 9 km/h. This system has a medium chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven (7) days.

Date: 11th September, 2023
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

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 26°C or 79°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the southeast at 7 mph or 11 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: 21.2 mm.

Sunset today: 6:08 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 at times.
Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and warm with a few brief afternoon showers.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 8:04 am…High at 2:29 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 9:31 am…High at 3:36 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 a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms, over the northern Leeward Islands. Further south, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few light showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Light southeasterly winds will continue across the Lesser Antilles over the next few days.
Moisture and instability associated with Hurricane Lee, will continue to cause occasional cloudy periods with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the northern Leeward Islands, during the next 24 hours. Swells generated by this system, will cause hazardous sea conditions around these islands during the next few days.

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Lee was located near latitude 23.1 North, longitude 62.6 West or about 340 miles or 545 kilometres north of the northern Leeward Islands. Lee is moving toward the northwest near 7 mph or 11 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 120 mph or 195 km/h, with higher gusts. On the forecast track, Lee is expected to pass well north of the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico during the next day or two. Interests in these areas should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

A tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This system has a low chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven (7) days.
Another tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 18 mph or 30 km/h. This system has a medium chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven (7) days.

6:00 pm Weather Report
Date: 10th September, 2023
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 31°C or 88°F.
Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 33°C or 91°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the 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: 21.2 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 31.9 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am. Sunset tomorrow: 6:08 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the south southeast and southeast
near 13 mph or 20 km/h, becoming lighter at times.
Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies with brief isolated showers. A slight
increase in cloudiness is expected tomorrow afternoon.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 6:17 pm…High at 1:09 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 7:44 pm…High at 2:16 am.
Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 4 to 7 feet or 1.2 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 some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, over the Leeward Islands. Further south, fair to partly cloudy skies with brief isolated showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Light southeasterly winds will continue across the Lesser Antilles over the next few days.

Moisture and instability associated with Hurricane Lee, will cause some cloudy periods with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Leeward Islands, during the next 24 hours. Swells generated by this system, will cause hazardous sea conditions around these islands during the next few days.

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Hurricane Lee was located near latitude 22.1 North, longitude 61.7 West or about 285 miles or 455 kilometres north-northeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Lee is moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph or 13 km/h, and a slower motion is expected during the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 120 mph or 195 km/h, with higher gusts. On the forecast track, Lee is expected to pass well north of the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico during the next day or two.
Interests in these areas should continue to 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. This system has a low chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven (7) days.

Another tropical wave located over the far eastern tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 18 mph or 30 km/h. This system has a medium chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven (7) days.

Date: 10^th September, 2023

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

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 24°C or 75°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the southeast at 15 mph or 24 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: 21.2 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 31.9 mm.

Sunset today: 6:09 pm.                      Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy, with brief isolated showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 2:04 pm…Low at 6:17 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 3:11 pm…Low at 7:44 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 some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Leeward Islands. Further south, fair to partly cloudy, with brief isolated showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Light southeasterly winds will continue across the Lesser Antilles over the next few days.

Moisture and instability associated with Hurricane Lee, will cause some cloudy periods with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Leeward Islands during the next 24 hours. Swells generated by this system, will cause hazardous sea conditions around these islands during the next few days.

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Lee was located near latitude 21.6 North, longitude 61.0 West or about 270 miles or 435 kilometres north-northeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Lee is moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph or 13 km/h, and a slower motion is this direction is expected during the next few days.  Maximum sustained winds are near 110 mph or 175 km/h, with higher gusts. On the forecast track, Lee is expected to pass well north of the northern Leeward Islands during the next couple of days. Interests in the Leeward Islands should continue to monitor the progress of this system.

Two tropical waves located over the eastern tropical Atlantic and near the west coast of Africa, are moving westward near 10 mph or 17 km/h. These systems have a low chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 7 days.