Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Date: 09^th September, 2024

Forecaster: Shemma Joseph

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is overcast.

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

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 27°C or 81°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 90%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at 7 mph or 11 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 28.1 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 42.1 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 83.5 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 68.2 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 east and southeast near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.

Weather: Mostly 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: High at 7:01 pm… Low at 2:26 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 8:08 pm… Low at 3:53 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A low-level trough together with the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will cause the atmosphere over the Eastern Caribbean region to remain very moist and unstable. Cloudiness with scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue over the region during the next 24 hours.

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 region tomorrow.

An area of low-pressure located over the central Tropical Atlantic, remains nearly stationary. This system has a medium chance of tropical cyclone formation in the next 48 hours and also through the next 7 days.

Another area of low-pressure located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic, has a high chance of tropical cyclone development during the next seven days.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 09^th September, 2024

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

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

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

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 93%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 7 mph or 11 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.5 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 11.1 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 57.9 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 37.2 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 east and southeast near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.

Weather: Mostly 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 12:17 pm… High at 7:01 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 1:44 pm… High at 8:08 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 with scattered showers, which may be locally heavy, and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A low-level trough together with the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will cause the atmosphere over the Eastern Caribbean region to remain very moist and unstable. Generally cloudy skies with scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue over the region during the next 24 hours.

A tropical wave located over the western Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave is expected to affect the region tomorrow.

An area of low-pressure located over the central Tropical Atlantic, remains nearly stationary. This system has a medium chance of tropical cyclone formation in the next 48 hours and a high chance through the next 7 days.

Another area of low-pressure located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic, has a medium chance of tropical cyclone development during the next seven days.

Date: 09^th September, 2024

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly 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 86%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.1 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 55.4 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 east and southeast near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.

Weather: 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: High at 7:42 am…Low at 12:17 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 8:49 am…Low at 1:44 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 with scattered showers, which may be locally heavy, and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The atmosphere over the Eastern Caribbean region remains very moist and unstable. Generally cloudy skies with scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue over the region during the next 24 hours.

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

An area of low-pressure located over the central Tropical Atlantic, remains nearly stationary. This system has a medium chance of tropical cyclone formation in the next 48 hours and a high chance through the next 7 days.

Another area of low-pressure located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic, has a medium chance of tropical cyclone development during the next seven days.

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 30°C or 86°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 9 mph or 15 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.1 mm          At GFL Charles Airport: 4.5 mm                      

Total rainfall for the month of September thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 55.4 mm         At GFL Charles Airport: 26.1 mm         

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

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and east near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered showers, which may be locally 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 6:21 pm…Low at 1:19 am…High at 7:42 am

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 7:28 pm…Low at 2:46 am…High at 8:49 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.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The atmosphere over the Eastern Caribbean region remains very moist and unstable. Generally cloudy skies with scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue over the region during the forecast period.

A tropical wave associated with a low-pressure area, located over the central Tropical Atlantic, is nearly stationary. This system has a medium chance of tropical formation in the next 48 hours and a high chance through the next 7 days.

A tropical disturbance located several hundred miles southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands has a medium chance of tropical cyclone development during the next seven days.

Date: 08^th September, 2024

Forecaster: Shemma Joseph

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy.

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 74%.

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 8:00 am today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.2 mm At GFL Charles Airport: 8.2 mm         

Total rainfall for the month of September thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 55.4 mm         At GFL Charles Airport: 26.1 mm         

Sunset today: 6:10 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am                                                                        

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and east near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy, with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms from this evening.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at present… High at 6:21 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 1:19 pm… High at 7:28 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.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions in the atmosphere over the Eastern Caribbean, will continue to cause occasional cloudiness, scattered showers and thunderstorms over the region, during the forecast period.

A tropical wave associated with a low-pressure area located over the central Tropical Atlantic, is nearly stationary. This wave has a medium chance of tropical cyclone development during the next seven days.

A tropical disturbance located several hundred miles southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands has a medium chance of tropical cyclone development during the next seven days.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 08^th September, 2024

Forecaster: Venantius Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

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

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 90%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.3 mm                        

Total rainfall for the month of September thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 55.3 mm           

Sunset today: 6:10 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am                                                                         

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and east near 9 mph or 15 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.

Weather: Fair skies, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few showers and a chance

of isolated thunderstorms. Showers may be locally heavy during the late morning hours.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 6:49 am… Low at 11:32 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 7:56 am… Low at 1:19 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions in the atmosphere over the Eastern Caribbean, will continue to cause occasional cloudiness, scattered showers and thunderstorms over the region, during the forecast period.

A tropical wave associated with a low-pressure area located over the central Tropical Atlantic, is nearly stationary. This wave has a medium chance of tropical cyclone development during the next seven days.

A tropical disturbance located several hundred miles southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands has a medium chance of tropical cyclone development during the next seven days.

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

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy with showers nearby.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 30°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 southwest at 3 mph or 6 km/h.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 3.6 mm At GFL Charles Airport: 3.7 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of September thus far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 55.3 mm At GFL Charles Airport: 21.6 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am Sunset tomorrow: 6:10 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the southwest and southeast near 9 mph or 15 km/h, becoming variable or calm at times.
Weather: Fair skies, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms. Showers may be locally heavy over the central and eastern parts of the island during the late morning hours.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 12:27 am…High at 6:49 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 06:56 pm…Low at 1:54 am.
Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Weak unstable conditions in the atmosphere over the Eastern Caribbean, will continue to cause occasional cloudiness, scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly over the northern half of the region, during the forecast period.

A tropical wave associated with a low-pressure area located over the central Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This wave has a low chance of tropical cyclone development during the next seven days.

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

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 25°C or 77°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 71%.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 4.6 mm          At GFL Charles Airport: nil          

Total rainfall for the month of September thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 55.2 mm         At GFL Charles Airport: 17.9 mm  

Sunset today: 6:10 pm                 Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am                                                        

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the southwest and southeast near 9 mph or 15 km/h, becoming lighter, variable or calm at times.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few brief showers and a low to medium chance of isolated thunderstorms with locally heavy showers this afternoon.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 5:49 pm…Low at 12:27 am

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 12:56 pm…High at 6:56 pm

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave is across the Eastern Caribbean. The wave is expected to continue to produce periods of cloudiness, scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly over the northern half of the region, during the forecast period. It is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

A second tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This wave has a low chance of tropical cyclone development during the next seven days.

Date: 07^th September, 2024

Forecaster: Shemma Joseph

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 93%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

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

At Hewanorra Airport:1.4 mm.         

Total rainfall for the month of September thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 52.0 mm      

Sunset today: 6:10 pm      Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am                                                        

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and southwest near 9 mph or 15 km/h, becoming lighter, variable or calm at times.

Weather: Fair skies, becoming cloudy at times, with brief 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 present… Low at 11:29 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 7:12 am… Low at 12:56 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy skies, with scattered showers which may be locally heavy and isolated thunderstorms, over the Leeward and northern Windward Islands. Further south, fair skies, becoming cloudy at times, with a few showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

An upper-level trough together with a tropical wave, is expected to cause an increase in cloudiness, scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly over the northern half of the region, during the forecast period. The wave is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

A second tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This wave has a low chance of tropical cyclone development during the next seven days. 

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 06^th September, 2024

Forecaster: Glenn Antoine

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 30°C or 86°F.

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 74%.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 1.1 mm.             At GFL Charles Airport: 1.5 mm.   

Total rainfall for the month of September thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 51.7 mm       At GFL Charles Airport: 17.9 mm.  

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:52 am             Sunset tomorrow: 6:10 pm                                         

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and southwest near 9 mph or 15 km/h, becoming variable and calm at times.

Weather: Fair skies, becoming cloudy at times, with a few brief 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 present…Low at 11:43 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:27 pm…Low at 01:10 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy skies, with scattered showers which may be locally heavy and isolated thunderstorms, over the Leeward and northern Windward Islands. Further south, fair skies, becoming cloudy at times, with a few isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

An upper-level trough together with an approaching tropical wave, is expected to cause an increase in cloudiness, scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly over the northern half of the region, during the forecast period. The wave is moving westward near 21 mph or 33 km/h.

A second tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 21 mph or 33 km/h. This wave also has a low chance of tropical cyclone development during the next seven days.