Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 31^st July, 2023

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

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 31°C or 88°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is from the southeast 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: 9.2 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 166.4 mm.     At GFL Charles Airport: 175.7 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:47 am        Sunset tomorrow: 6:32 pm  

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the south and east-southeast near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter or calm 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: Low at 7:48 pm…High at 2:43 am…Low at 9:42 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:15 pm…High at 3:50 am…Low at 11:09 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 northern portion of the region. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with a tropical wave will continue to cause cloudiness, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, mainly over the northern portion of the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

A broad area of low pressure located about 650 miles east-northeast of the Leeward Islands, has a high chance of tropical cyclone development during the next 48 hours. This system is moving toward the northwest near 15 mph or 24 km/h and poses no direct threat to our region.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 31^st July, 2023

Forecaster: Glenn Antoine

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 26°C or 79°F.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 14.9 mm.     At GFL Charles Airport: 13.9 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 166.4 mm.     At GFL Charles Airport: 175.7 mm.

Sunset today: 6:32 pm         Sunrise tomorrow: 5:48 am             

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 3:39 pm…Low at 7:48 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 4:46 pm…Low at 9:15 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 northern portion of the region. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with a tropical wave will continue to cause cloudiness, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, mainly over the northern portion of the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

A broad area of low pressure located about 700 miles east-northeast of the Leeward Islands, has a high chance of tropical cyclone development during the next 48 hours. This system is moving toward the northwest near 15 mph or 24 km/h and poses no direct threat to our region.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Date: 31st July, 2023
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.
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.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 14.9 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of July so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 166.4 mm.

Sunset today: 6:32 pm Sunrise tomorrow: 5:48 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and east-southeast near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter or calm at times.
Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies, with a few brief scattered showers.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 08:57 am…High at 3:39 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 10:24 am…High at 4:46 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 northern portion of the region. Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers elsewhere.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moisture and instability associated with a tropical wave will continue to cause cloudiness, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, mainly over the northern portion of the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.
A broad area of low pressure located about 750 miles east-northeast of the Leeward Islands, has a high chance of tropical cyclone development during the next 48 hours. This system is moving toward the northwest near 15 mph or 24 km/h and poses no direct threat to our region.
Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

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 82°F.

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 31°C or 88°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: 10.5 mm.     At GFL Charles Airport: 7.1 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 161.9 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: 166.5 mm.  

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:47 am            Sunset tomorrow: 6:32 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.

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

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to exercise caution.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 6:51 pm… High at 1:46 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:18 pm… High at 2:53 am.

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 2 to 5 feet or 0.6 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

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

A broad area of low pressure located about 1000 miles east-northeast of the Leeward Islands has a medium chance of tropical cyclone development during the next 48 hours. This system is moving toward the northwest near 17 mph or 28 km/h and poses no direct threat to our region.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 8 mph or 13 km/h.

12:00 noon Weather Report
Date: 30th July, 2023
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy.
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 24°C or 75°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 7.5 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 2.4 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of July so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 158.9 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 161.8 mm.

Sunset today: 6:33 pm Sunrise tomorrow: 5:47 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, with gusts near showers.
Weather: Generally cloudy and hazy, with scattered showers, which may be
heavy at times and isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to landslides and flooding are advised to exercise caution.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 2:59 pm…Low at 6:51 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 4:06 pm…Low at 8:18 pm.
Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northeasterly to easterly
swells 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
Over the Windward Islands and areas further south, partly cloudy to cloudy and hazy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A tropical wave in the vicinity of the Lesser Antilles will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly over the central and southern parts of the region, during the next 24 hours.

A broad area of low pressure is located a few hundred miles east-northeast of the Leeward Islands. This system has a medium chance of development during the next 48 hours and is expected to move toward the northwest near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

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

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 30^th July, 2023

Forecaster: Glenn Antoine

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 24°C or  75°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.4 mm.        

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 151.5 mm.           

 Sunset today: 6:33 pm             Sunrise tomorrow: 5:47 am          

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Generally cloudy and hazy, with scattered showers, which may be heavy at times, and possible isolated thunderstorms.

Residents of areas prone to landslides and flooding are advised to exercise caution.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 8:09 am…High at 2:59 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 9:36 am…High at 4:06 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northeasterly to easterly 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 locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the Windward Islands and areas further south, partly cloudy to cloudy and hazy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few brief showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave will cause increased cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

A broad area of low pressure is located a few hundred miles east-northeast of the Leeward Islands. This system has a medium chance of development during the next 48 hours. It is expected to move toward the northwest near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

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

The Atlantic High Pressure System will cause moderate easterly winds and restrict shower activity over the northern portion of the region during the forecast period.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 29^th July, 2023

Forecaster: vigil Saltibus

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at 23 mph or 37 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 5.3 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 5.8 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 151.4 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 159.4 mm.    

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:47 am        Sunset tomorrow: 6:33 pm     

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: Partly cloudy to cloudy and hazy with some scattered showers, which may be locally heavy in some locations and isolated thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 12:46 am…Low at 8:09 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 7:18 pm…High at 1:53 am…Low at 9:36 am.

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

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the Windward Islands and areas further south, partly cloudy to cloudy and hazy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few brief showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave, coupled with and area of low pressure, is located over the central Tropical Atlantic.  This system is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. The associated low pressure area has a low chance of tropical cyclone development during the next 48 hours. Moisture and instability ahead of this coupled system, will cause periods of cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

The Atlantic High Pressure System will cause moderate easterly winds and restrict shower activity over the northern portion of the region during the forecast period.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

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 31°C or 88°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 21 mph or 33 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 6.8 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 5.8 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of July so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 151.4 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 159.4 mm.    

Sunset today: 6:33 pm       Sunrise tomorrow: 5:47 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: Partly cloudy to cloudy and hazy with a few showers at first. An increase in shower and thunderstorm activity is expected from later tonight.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 2:14 pm… Low at 5:51 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 3:21 pm… Low at 7:18 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 caution due to locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the Windward Islands and areas further south, partly cloudy to cloudy and hazy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few brief showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave has a low chance of tropical cyclone development during the next 48 hours. Moisture and instability ahead of this wave, will cause cloudiness showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

The Atlantic High Pressure System will cause moderate easterly winds and restrict shower activity over the northern portion of the region during the forecast period.

Date: 29th July, 2023
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

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 25°C or 77°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 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 6.5 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of July so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 151.1 mm.

Sunset today: 6:33 pm Sunrise tomorrow: 5:47 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from the east near 22 mph or 35 km/h.
Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with a few showers at first. An
increase in shower and thunderstorm activity is expected from late tonight.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 7:17 am…High at 2:14 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 8:44 am…High at 3:21 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 caution due to locally rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern Windward Islands. An increase in shower and thunderstorm activity is expected by late tonight over the region.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moisture and instability in the wake of a tropical wave, will continue to produce some scattered showers and possibly thunderstorms mainly over the southern Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.
Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave has a low chance of tropical cyclone development during the next 48 hours and is expected to affect our region on Sunday and Monday.

6:00 pm Weather Report
Date: 28th July, 2023
Forecaster: E. Francis

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 32°C or 90°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 3.8 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: trace.
Total rainfall for the month of July so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 146.1 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 153.6 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:47 am Sunset tomorrow: 6:33 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east and east northeast near
21 mph or 33 km/h.
Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered showers, which may
be heavy at times and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 11:43 pm…Low at 07:17 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 6:17 pm…High at 12:50 am.
Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 6 feet or 0.9 to 1.8 metres.

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moisture and instability associated with a tropical wave will continue to produce cloudy periods, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave has a low chance of tropical cyclone development during the next 48 hours and is expected to affect our region on Sunday and Monday.