Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Date: 17^th July, 2024

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair with light haze.

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 82%.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 7.5 mm.   

Total rainfall for the month of July thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 149.7 mm. 

Sunset today: 6:36 pm.                  Sunrise tomorrow: 5:44 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

Weather: Fair and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered light to moderate showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 7:09 am…High at 1:57 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:36 am…High at 3:04 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with widely scattered light to moderate showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moist and unstable conditions lingering over the region, will cause occasional cloudiness and showers over the Lesser Antilles, during the next 24 hours.

A plume of Saharan dust haze is expected to cause a reduction in air quality and visibility across the Eastern Caribbean, over the next few days.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h, and is expected to affect our region on Thursday.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic, during the next seven (7) days.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 16^th July, 2024

Forecaster: Lucious Frederick

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

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 at 16 mph or 26 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.2.   At GFL Charles Airport: 5.9 mm.    

Total rainfall for the month of July thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 144.4 mm.  At GFL Charles Airport: 188.6 mm

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:44 am.  Sunset tomorrow: 6:36 pm.                                 

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and southeast near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with some light to moderate showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 11:34 pm… Low at 7:09 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 6:12 pm….  High at 12:41 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 some light to moderate showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability left in the wake of a weak tropical wave will cause cloudiness and occasional showers over the region, during the forecast period.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 9 mph or 15 km/h.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic, during the next seven (7) days.

12:00 Noon Weather Report

Date: 16^th July, 2024

Forecaster: Venantius Descartes

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy with showers nearby.

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 27°C or 81°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 72%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 22 mph or 35 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: Trace.   At GFL Charles Airport: 5.5 mm.  

Total rainfall for the month of July thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 142.2 mm.  At GFL Charles Airport: 186.0 mm

Sunset today: 6:36 pm.          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:44 am.                           

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and southeast near 18 mph or 30 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies, with scattered showers which may be heavy

         in some areas and isolated thunderstorms.      

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 12:56 pm… Low at 4:45 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 2:03 pm… Low at 6:12 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 skies, with scattered showers which may be locally heavy and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with a tropical wave will cause cloudiness, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the region, during the forecast period.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 9 mph or 15 km/h.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic, during the next seven (7) days.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly 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.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 80%.

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 2:00 am today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.2 mm.        

Total rainfall for the month of July thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 142.2 mm.      

Sunset today: 6:36 pm.          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:44 am.                           

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and southeast near 18 mph or 30 km/h.

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

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 6:16 am… High at 12:56 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 7:43 am… High at 2:03 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 skies, with scattered showers which may be locally heavy and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with a tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Windward Islands, is expected to cause cloudiness, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the region, during the forecast period.

A second tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 9 mph or 15 km/h.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic, during the next seven (7) days.

Date: 15th July, 2024
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.
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.
Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 79%.
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 2:00 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 0.2 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 2.0 mm
Total rainfall for the month of July thus far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 142.2 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 182.7 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:44 am. Sunset tomorrow: 6:36 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and southeast near 12 mph or 19 km/h.
Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times, with occasional showers.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 10:39 pm…Low at 6:16 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 11:46 pm…Low at 7:43 am.
Seas: Moderate with waves and northeasterly to easterly swells 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times, with scattered light to moderate showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Weak unstable conditions associated with a trough system, will continue to produce cloudiness, showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.
Saharan dust in varying concentrations will affect visibility and air quality across the region, during the next few days.
A tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Windward Islands, is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave is expected to begin affecting the region late Tuesday into Wednesday.
A second tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic, is also moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic, during the next seven (7) days.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 15^th July, 2024

Forecaster: Lucious Frederick

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport cloudy with showers.

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 73%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-southeast at 11 mph or 19 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: 4.2 mm.      

Total rainfall for the month of July thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 142.2 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: 180.8 mm. 

Sunset today: 6:36 pm.                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:44 am.                      

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and southeast near

12 mph or 19 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times, with some light to moderate showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 3:54 pm… High at 10:39 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 12:39 pm… Low 5:21 pm.

Seas: Moderate with waves and northeasterly to easterly swells 4 to 6 feet or 1.2

      to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times, with widely scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions associated with a trough system, will continue to produce cloudiness, showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

Saharan dust in varying concentrations will affect visibility and air quality across the region, during the next few days.

A tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Windward Islands, is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.  This wave is expected to begin affecting the region late Tuesday into Wednesday.

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

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic, during the next seven (7) days.

Date: 15^th July, 2024

Forecaster: Shemma Joseph

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.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 90%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at 9 mph or 15 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 July thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 142.0 mm.     

Sunset today: 6:36 pm.                Sunrise tomorrow: 5:44 am.                      

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and southeast near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy and slightly hazy, becoming cloudy at times, with scattered light to moderate showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 11:32 am… Low at 3:54 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 6:43 am… High at 12:39 pm.

Seas: Moderate with waves and northeasterly to easterly swells 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times, with scattered light to moderate showers and a low chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions associated with a trough system, will cause cloudiness, showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

Saharan dust in varying concentrations will affect visibility and air quality across the region, during the next few days.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 21 mph or 33 km/h.  This wave is expected to begin affecting the region late Tuesday into Wednesday.

A second tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic, is also moving westward near 21 mph or 33 km/h. Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic, during the next seven (7) days.

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 30°C or 86°F.

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 70%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 13 mph or 20 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: 4.2 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of July thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 142.0 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 180.7 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:43 am.            Sunset tomorrow: 6:36 pm.          

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east-southeast near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times, with some scattered light to moderate showers.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 09:49 pm… Low at 5:16 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 10:56 pm… Low at 6:43 am.

Seas: Moderate with waves and northeasterly to easterly swells 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times, with scattered light to moderate showers and a low chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weak unstable conditions associated with a mid to upper-level trough system, will cause cloudiness, showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 21 mph or 33 km/h.

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

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic, during the next seven (7) days.

Date: 14th July, 2024
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy and hazy.
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 72%.
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 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 3.8 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 1.0 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of July thus far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 142.0 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 176.5 mm.

Sunset today: 6:36 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:43 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near 16 mph or 26 km/h.
Weather: Fair and hazy, becoming cloudy at times, with a few scattered showers.
Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies should take the necessary caution due to reduced air quality.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 3:09 pm…High at 09:49 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 4:36 pm…High at 10:56 pm.
Seas: Moderate with waves and northeasterly to easterly swells 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres.
Small craft operators should exercise caution due to reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Mostly cloudy and hazy, with scattered light to moderate showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms over the Leeward Islands. Further south, fair to occasionally cloudy and hazy, with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Weak unstable conditions associated with an upper-level trough, will cause cloudiness, showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the northern portion of the region, during the forecast period. Meanwhile, patches of low-level cloud drifting along a moderate easterly wind flow, will produce some showers over the remainder of the region.
Saharan dust haze in varying concentrations will affect air quality and visibility across the region, during the next few days.
A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.
A second tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic, during the next seven (7) days.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 14^th July, 2024

Forecaster: Lucious Frederick

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 27°C or 81°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 84%.

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 2:00 am today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 5.9 mm.     

Total rainfall for the month of July thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 142.0 mm. 

Sunset today: 6:36 pm.   Sunrise tomorrow: 5:43 am.         

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

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

26 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times, with a few

         showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies should take the necessary caution due to reduced air quality.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 9:58 am… Low at 3:09 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  High at 11:05 am… Low at 4:36 pm.

Seas: Moderate with waves and northeasterly to easterly swells

      4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres.

Small craft operators should exercise caution due to reduced visibility.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy and hazy, with widely scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Atlantic high-pressure system will maintain a moderate easterly wind flow across the Eastern Caribbean during the next 24 hours. Patches of low-level cloud drifting along the flow will produce some showers over the region during the next 24 hours.

Saharan dust haze in varying concentrations will affect air quality and visibility across the region, during the next few days.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic, during the next seven (7) days.