Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 27^th September, 2024

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy with showers in the vicinity.

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 68%.

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: 8.9 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 7.3 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 143.7 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 213.7 mm.

Sunset today: 5:55 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-southeast near 14 mph or 22 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy to 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 1:22 pm… Low at 5:42 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 2:29 pm… Low at 7:09 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 widely scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, mainly over the Windward Islands and areas further south.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability in the wake of a tropical wave, will continue to cause occasional cloudiness with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, mainly over the southern half of the Lesser Antilles, during the next 24 hours.

…TROPICAL STORM JOYCE FORMS OVER THE CENTRAL TROPICAL ATLANTIC OCEAN…

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Joyce was located near latitude 18.1 north, longitude 42.9 west. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph or 65 km/h with higher gusts. Joyce is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h and this general motion is expected to continue through Sunday. Joyce is expected to remain over the open waters of the Atlantic and poses no threat to our region at this time.  

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

Date: 27^th September, 2024

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

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.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 85%.

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: 16.2 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 143.7 mm.

Sunset today: 5:55 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-southeast near 14 mph or 22 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy to 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 6:41 am…High at 1:22 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:08 am…High at 2:29 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 widely scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, mainly over the Windward Islands and areas further south.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability in the wake of a tropical wave, will continue to cause occasional cloudiness with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, mainly over the southern half of the Lesser Antilles, during the next 24 hours.

Another tropical wave associated with an area of low pressure, is located over the central Tropical Atlantic. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next two days, as it moves westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

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

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 26^th September, 2024

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

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

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

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 85%.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 16.2 mm         At GFL Charles Airport: 22.6 mm

Total rainfall for the month of September thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 143.7 mm        At GFL Charles Airport: 213.4 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am        Sunset tomorrow: 5:55 pm                 

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east-southeast near 13 mph or 20 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Tonight, generally cloudy to overcast skies with a few periods of scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.  Tomorrow, partly cloudy to cloudy at times with a few moderate to heavy showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

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: High at 11:30 pm…Low at 6:71 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 12:37 am…Low at 8:08 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Mostly cloudy skies, with scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave will continue to cause cloudiness with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the region, as it moves westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h, during the forecast period.

Another tropical wave associated with an area of low pressure, is located over the central Tropical Atlantic. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next two days, as it moves westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

A third tropical wave located just off the west African coast is moving slowly westward.

Date: 26^th September, 2024

Forecaster: Shemma Joseph

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

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

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 76%.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 7.3 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 15.6 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 134.8 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 206.4 mm.    

Sunset today: 5:56 pm      Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am                 

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east-southeast near 13 mph or 20 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Mostly cloudy skies, with periods of scattered moderate to heavy showers 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: High at 12:41 pm… Low at 4:23 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 1:48 pm… Low at 5:50 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Mostly cloudy skies, with scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave will continue to cause cloudiness with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the region, as it moves westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h, during the forecast period.

Another tropical wave associated with an area of low pressure, is located over the central Tropical Atlantic. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next two days, as it moves westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

A third tropical wave located just off the west African coast is moving slowly westward.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 26^th September, 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.

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 91%.

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

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 pm last night:

At Hewanorra Airport: trace.    

Total rainfall for the month of September thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 127.5 mm

Sunset today: 5:56 pm      Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am                 

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies, with periods of scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms.

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: High at 12:41 pm… Low at 4:23 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 7:10 am… High at 1:48 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies, with scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave will cause cloudiness with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the region, as it moves westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h, during the forecast period.

Another tropical wave associated with an area of low pressure, is located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next two days, as it moves westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

A third tropical wave located just off the west African coast is moving slowly westward.

Date: 25th September, 2024
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 29°C or 84°F.
Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 32°C or 90°F.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 82%.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at 18 mph or 30 km/h.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 1.2 mm At GFL Charles Airport: 0.7 mm
Total rainfall for the month of September thus far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 127.5 mm At GFL Charles Airport: 190.8 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am Sunset tomorrow: 5:56 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near 14 mph or 22 km/h, becoming lighter at times.
Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers, which may be heavy in some areas and isolated thunderstorms.
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: High at 10:00 pm…Low at 5:43 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 11:07 pm…Low at 7:10 am.
Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy to cloudy skies, with scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Light to moderate easterly winds will persist across the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next few days.
A tropical wave will cause cloudiness with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the region, as it moves westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h, during the forecast period.
Another tropical wave associated with an area of low pressure, is located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven days, as it moves westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 25^th September, 2024

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is 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.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 66%.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 4.2 mm     At GFL Charles Airport: 0.7 mm

Total rainfall for the month of September thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 127.5 mm   At GFL Charles Airport: 190.8 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 east-northeast and east near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with a few scattered showers today.  Tonight and tomorrow, partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers, which may be heavy in some areas and isolated thunderstorms.

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 02:47 pm…High at 10:00 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 12:44 pm…Low at 04:14 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies, with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Windward Islands and areas further south. Over the Leeward Islands, fair to occasionally cloudy, with a few showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Light to moderate easterly winds will persist across the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next few days.

A tropical wave will cause some cloudiness with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the region as it moves westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h, during the forecast period. Another tropical wave with an area of low pressure, is located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic, is also moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.  This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven days.

Date: 25^th September, 2024

Forecaster: Shemma Joseph

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

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.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 80%.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 8.4 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 127.5 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 east-northeast and east near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

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

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: High at 11:37 am… Low at 2:47 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at present… High at 12:44 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies, with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Windward Islands and areas further south. Over the Leeward Islands, fair to occasionally cloudy, with a few showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Light to moderate easterly winds will persist across the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next few days.

A tropical wave will cause some cloudiness with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the region as it moves westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h, during the forecast period.

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

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 24^th September, 2024

Forecaster: Glenn Antoine

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy.

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 86%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the northeast at 13 mph or 20 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 7.2 mm.          At GFL Charles Airport: 0.7 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 126.3 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 190.1 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-northeast and east near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with scattered showers, which may be

         heavy in some areas and isolated thunderstorms.

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: High at 8:30 pm…Low at 4:26 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 9:37 pm…Low at 5:53 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies, with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Windward Islands and areas further south. Over the Leeward Islands, fair to occasionally cloudy, with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Light easterly winds will persist across the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next few days.

The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) together with an upper-level trough, will cause cloudy periods with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the southern half of the region, during the forecast period.

A tropical wave located over the western Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This wave is expected to affect our region tomorrow.

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

Date: 24th September, 2024
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy.
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.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 94%.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the northeast at 12 mph or 19 km/h.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 4.2 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 0.7 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of September thus far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 123.3 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 190.1 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-northeast and east near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter at times.
Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with scattered showers, which may be heavy in some areas and isolated thunderstorms.
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 1:24 pm…High at 8:30 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 2:51 pm…High at 9:37 pm.
Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy to cloudy skies, with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Windward Islands and areas further south. Over the Leeward Islands, fair to occasionally cloudy, with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Light easterly winds will persist across the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next few days.
The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) together with an upper-level trough, will cause cloudy periods with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the southern half of the region, during the forecast period.
A tropical wave located over the western Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This wave is expected to affect our region tomorrow.
Another tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic, is also moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h, and has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next seven days.