Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Date: 01^st July, 2024

Forecaster: Lucious Frederick

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is overcast with showers.

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

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 25°C or 77°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 86%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-southeast at 63 mph or 102 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 16.3 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 4.9 mm.   

Total rainfall for the month of June thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 123.1 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 129.1 mm. 

Sunset today: 6:36 pm.       Sunrise tomorrow: 5:39 am.         

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the northeast to east-southeast near 40 mph or 65 km/h, with higher gusts.

Weather: Cloudy to overcast with moderate to heavy showers, periods of rain,

         thunderstorms and strong gusty winds.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to exercise extreme caution. All persons are advised to take all necessary precautions against the hazards associated with severe weather conditions.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 1:07 pm…. Low at 5:07 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 2:14 pm…. Low at 6:34 pm.

Seas: Very rough with waves and swells 13 to 20 feet or 4.0 to 6.1 metres, from

      this morning.

Residents are advised to stay away from the beaches and coastlines.  Small craft operators are advised to remain in port and secure all vessels and equipment.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy to overcast with gusty winds, thunderstorms, scattered moderate to heavy showers and periods of rain.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Beryl was located

near latitude 12.4 North, longitude 61.3 west or about 112 miles 181 km south of St Lucia. Beryl is moving toward the west-northwest near 20 mph (31 km/h). The eyewall of Beryl is moving across the southern Windward Islands. Maximum sustained winds are near 140 mph (220 km/h) with higher gusts. This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. Winds will rapidly increase within the eyewall of Beryl.

Showers and thunderstorms continue in association with an area of low pressure located about 1000 miles 1600 km east-southeast of the Windward Islands.  Environmental conditions appear marginally conducive for additional development of this system, and a tropical depression could form by the middle part of this week while it moves generally westward at 15 to 20 mph across the central and western tropical Atlantic. 

Interests in the Windward and southern Leeward Islands are strongly advised to closely monitor the progress of these systems and take all the necessary precautions.

For the latest advisory on Hurricane Beryl, please visit www.slumet.gov.lc.

Date: 01st July, 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 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 94%.
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 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 11.5 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of June thus far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 123.1 mm.

Sunset today: 6:36 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:39 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from the northeast to east-southeast near 40 mph or 65 km/h, near hurricane strength with higher gusts.
Weather: Cloudy to overcast with moderate to heavy showers, periods of rain, thunderstorms and strong gusty winds.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to exercise extreme caution. All persons are advised to take all necessary precautions against the hazards associated with severe weather conditions.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 6:18 am…High at 1:07 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 7:45 am…High at 2:14 pm.
Seas: Very rough with waves and swells 13 to 20 feet or 4.0 to 6.1 metres, from
this morning.
Residents are advised to stay away from the beaches and coastlines. Small craft operators are advised to remain in port and secure all vessels and equipment.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Cloudy to overcast with gusty winds, thunderstorms, scattered moderate to heavy showers and periods of rain.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
BERYL TAKING AIM AT THE WINDWARD ISLANDS…
LIFE-THREATENING WINDS AND STORM SURGE TO BEGIN THIS MORNING.
At 5:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Beryl was located near latitude 11.7 North, longitude 59.9 West or about 175 miles or 282 Kilometres southeast of Saint Lucia. Beryl is moving quickly toward the west near 20 mph (31 km/h). A quick westward to west-northwestward motion is expected during the next few days. On the forecast track, the center of Beryl is expected to move across the Windward Islands this morning and across the southeastern and central Caribbean Sea late today through Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 120 mph (195 km/h), with higher gusts.
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Barbados, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada and Tobago. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Martinique and Trinidad. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Dominica.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 21 mph or 33 km/h. This wave has a high chance of development over the next seven (7) days, and a tropical depression could form by the middle of next week.
Interests in the Windward and southern Leeward Islands are strongly advised to closely monitor the progress of these systems and take all the necessary precautions.

For the latest advisory on Hurricane Beryl, please visit www.slumet.gov.lc.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy and hazy.

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

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 32°C or 90°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 77%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 25 mph or 41 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: 13.5 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of June thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 112.8 mm.     At GFL Charles Airport: 89.5 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:39 am.            Sunset tomorrow: 6:36 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the northeast near 25 mph or 41 km/h, becoming near hurricane force with higher gusts from late tonight. From tomorrow afternoon winds will be blowing from the southeast near hurricane strength with higher gusts.

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy, with a few showers at first, becoming cloudy to overcast with heavy showers, thunderstorms and strong gusty winds from late tonight into tomorrow.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to exercise extreme caution from tonight. All persons are advised to take all necessary precautions against the hazards associated with severe weather conditions.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 11:06 pm…Low at 6:18 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 12:13 am…Low at 7:45 am.

Seas: Very rough to extremely rough with waves and swells 16 to 20 feet or 4.9 to 6.1 metres from late tonight into tomorrow.

Residents are advised to stay away from the beaches and coastlines.  Small craft operators are advised to remain in port and secure all vessels and equipment.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy and hazy, with a few brief showers at first, becoming increasingly cloudy with gusty winds, thunderstorms and scattered moderate to heavy showers from late tonight into tomorrow.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CATEGORY 4 BERYL APPROACHING THE WINDWARD ISLANDS

LIFE-THREATENING WINDS AND STORM SURGE EXPECTED IN THE WINDWARD ISLANDS BEGINNING EARLY MONDAY MORNING.

At 5:00 PM today, the center of Hurricane Beryl was located near latitude 11.1 North, longitude 56.5 West or about 363 miles or 585 Kilometres east-southeast of Saint Lucia.  Beryl is moving quickly toward the west near 18 mph (30 km/h).  A continued quick westward to west-northwestward motion is expected during the next few days. On the forecast track, the center of Beryl is expected to move across the Windward Islands Monday morning and across the southeastern and central Caribbean Sea late Monday through Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 130 mph (215 km/h) with higher gusts.

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Barbados, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Martinique and Tobago. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Dominica and Trinidad.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave has a high chance of development over the next seven (7) days, and a tropical depression could form by the middle of next week. 

Interests in the Windward and southern Leeward Islands are strongly advised to closely monitor the progress of these systems and all take the necessary precautions.

For the latest advisory on Hurricane Beryl, please visit www.slumet.gov.lc.

Date: 30^th June, 2024

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy 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 26°C or 79°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 72%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 20 mph or 37 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 8.3 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 14.6 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of June thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 112.8 mm.     At GFL Charles Airport: 89.5 mm.

Sunset today: 6:36 pm.              Sunrise tomorrow: 5:39 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near 25 mph or 41 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy, with a few isolated showers today. An increase in cloudiness, gusty winds and scattered showers, some of which may be heavy, is expected from late tonight into tomorrow.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to exercise extreme caution from tonight. All persons are advised to take all necessary precautions against the hazards associated with severe weather conditions.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at present…Low at 4:16 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  High at 12:51 pm…Low at 5:43 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to 2.1 metres today, becoming extremely rough with waves and swells 16 to 20 feet or 4.9 to 6.1 metres from late tonight into tomorrow.

Residents are advised to stay away from the beaches and coastlines.  Small craft operators are advised to remain in port and secure all vessels and equipment.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy and hazy, with a few brief showers at first, becoming increasingly cloudy with gusty winds and scattered moderate to heavy showers from late tonight into tomorrow.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

BERYL CONTINUING TO RAPIDLY INTENSIFY AND IS NOW AN EXTREMELY DANDEROUS CATEGORY 4 HURRICANE.

FORECAST TO BRING LIFE-THREATENING WINDS AND STORM SURGE TO THE WINDWARD ISLANDS.

At 11:35 AM today, the center of Hurricane Beryl was located near latitude 10.8 North, longitude 54.9 West or about 467 miles or 751 Kilometres east-southeast of Saint Lucia.  Beryl is moving quickly toward the west near 21 mph (33 km/h).  A continued quick westward to west-northwestward motion is expected during the next few days. On the forecast track, the center of Beryl is expected to move across the Windward Islands Monday morning and across the southeastern and central Caribbean Sea late Monday through Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 130 mph (215 km/h) with higher gusts.

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Barbados, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Martinique and Tobago. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Dominica and Trinidad.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave has a high chance of development over the next seven (7) days, and a tropical depression could form by the middle of next week. 

Interests in the Windward and southern Leeward Islands are strongly advised to closely monitor the progress of these systems and all take the necessary precautions.

For the latest advisory on Hurricane Beryl, please visit www.slumet.gov.lc.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 30^th June, 2024

Forecaster: Glenn Antoine

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

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 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: 16.2 mm.    

Total rainfall for the month of June thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 111.6 mm.  

Sunset today: 6:36 pm.               Sunrise tomorrow: 5:39 am.            

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near 23 mph or 37 km/h.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy, with a few isolated showers today. An increase in cloudiness with gusty winds and light to moderate showers is expected late tonight into tomorrow.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 11:44 am… Low at 4:16 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 12:51 am… Low at 5:43 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 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, fair to partly cloudy skies, with a few brief showers at first, becoming increasingly cloudy with gusty winds and light to moderate showers late tonight into tomorrow. Elsewhere, fair to occasionally cloudy, with widely scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

BERYL CONTINUING TO RAPIDLY INTENSIFY.

FORECAST TO BRING LIFE-THREATENING WINDS AND STORM SURGE TO THE

WINDWARD ISLANDS AS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS HURRICANE. At 5:00 AM today, the center of Hurricane Beryl was located near latitude 10.7 North, longitude 53.1 West or about 579 miles or 932 Kilometres east-southeast of Saint Lucia.  Beryl is moving quickly toward the west near 21 mph (33 km/h). A continued quick westward to west-northwestward motion is expected during the nextfew days. On the forecast track, the center of Beryl is expected to move across the Windward Islands early on Monday and across the southeastern Caribbean Sea on Monday night and Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 100 mph (155 km/h) with higher gusts.  Over the next day or so, rapid strengthening is forecast, and Beryl is expected to become an extremely dangerous hurricane before it reaches the Windward Islands.

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Barbados, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Martinique and Tobago. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Dominica.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave has a high chance of development over the next seven (7) days, and a tropical depression could form by the middle of next week. 

Interests in the Windward and southern Leeward Islands are advised to closely monitor the progress of these systems and take the necessary precautions.

Date: 29^th June, 2024

Forecaster: Shemma Joseph

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with light showers.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is overcast with showers.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 29°C or 84°F.

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 31°C or 88°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 81%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 24 mph or 39 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 17.8 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 6.3 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of June thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 111.6 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 76.0 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:39 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 near 21 mph or 33 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy, with 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 10:15 pm… Low at 5:09 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 11:22 pm… Low at 6:36 am.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 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, with scattered light to moderate showers and isolated thunderstorms over the central Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere, fair to occasionally cloudy, with widely scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave will continue to affect mainly the southern half of the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

BERYL IS NOW A HURRICANE AND FORECAST TO INTENSIFY QUICKLY..

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Hurricane Beryl was located near latitude 10.1 degrees north, longitude 49.3 degrees west or about 834 miles or 1343 kilometres southeast of Saint Lucia. Beryl is moving toward the west near 22 mph or 35 km/h. A relatively quick westward to west-northwestward motion is expected during the next few days. On the forecast track, the system is expected to move across the Windward Islands late Sunday night and Monday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 75 mph or 120 km/h, with higher gusts. Rapid strengthening is forecast, and Beryl is expected to become a dangerous major hurricane before it reaches the Windward Islands. Hazardous swells generated by the system are expected to reach the Windward and southern Leeward Islands by late Sunday.

A Hurricane warning is in effect for Barbados.  A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada.  A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Martinique, Dominica and Tobago.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave has a high chance of development over the next seven (7) days, and a tropical depression could form by the middle of next week. 

Interests in the Windward and southern Leeward Islands are advised to closely monitor the progress of these systems and take the necessary precautions.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy and hazy with recent showers.

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 80%.

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: 10.7 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 5.2 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of June thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 104.5 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 74.9 mm.

Sunset today: 6:35 pm.       Sunrise tomorrow: 5:39 am.               

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times, with 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 3:28 pm… High at 10:15 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 4:55 pm… High at 11:22 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 light to moderate showers and isolated thunderstorms over the central Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere, fair to occasionally cloudy, with widely scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave will continue to affect mainly the southern half of the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

At 11:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Beryl was located near latitude 10.0 degrees north, longitude 47.8 degrees west or about 933 miles or 1502 kilometres southeast of Saint Lucia. Beryl is moving toward the west near 23 mph or 37 km/h. A relatively quick westward to west-northwestward motion is expected during the next few days. On the forecast track, the system is expected to move across the Windward Islands late Sunday night and Monday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 65 mph or 100 km/h, with higher gusts. Rapid strengthening is now expected and Beryl is forecast to become a major hurricane before it reaches the Windward Islands. Hazardous swells generated by the system are expected to reach the Windward and southern Leeward Islands by late Sunday.

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados and Grenada.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Martinique and Tobago.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This wave has a medium chance of development, and a tropical depression could form by the middle of next week. 

Interests in the Windward and southern Leeward Islands are advised to closely monitor the progress of these systems and take the necessary precautions.

Date: 29^th June, 2024

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.

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 89%.

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: 1.6 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of June thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 95.4 mm.

Sunset today: 6:35 pm.       Sunrise tomorrow: 5:39 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times, with 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 10:08 am…Low at 3:28 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 11:15 am…Low at 4:55 pm.

Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy, with scattered light to moderate showers and isolated thunderstorms over the central Windward Islands and areas further south. Elsewhere, fair to occasionally cloudy, with widely scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave will continue to affect mainly the southern half of the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

Tropical Depression Two has been upgraded to a tropical storm.

At 5:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm Beryl was located near latitude 9.8 degrees north, longitude 45.5 degrees west or about 1086 miles or 1748 kilometres east-southeast of Saint Lucia. Beryl is moving toward the west near 21 mph or 33 km/h. A relatively quick westward to west-northwestward motion is expected during the next few days. On the forecast track, the system is expected to move across the Windward Islands late Sunday night and Monday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph or 85 km/h, with higher gusts. Additional steady to rapid strengthening is expected during the next couple of days, and Beryl is expected to become a hurricane tonight or Sunday. Hazardous swells generated by the system are expected to reach the Windward and southern Leeward Islands by late Sunday.

A hurricane watch has been issued for Barbados and additional watches and warnings will likely be required for Saint Lucia and portions of the Windward Islands later today.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This wave has a medium chance of development, and a tropical depression could form by the middle of next week. 

Interests in the Windward and southern Leeward Islands are advised to closely monitor the progress of these systems and take the necessary precautions.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 28^th June, 2024

Forecaster: Lucious Frederick

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

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 east at 18 mph or 30 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.0 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 2.8 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of June thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 93.8 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 69.7 mm.    

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:39 am.   Sunset tomorrow: 6:35 pm.            

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy to overcast at times with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 9:26 pm….Low at 3:51 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 10:33 pm… Low at 5:18 am.

Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Mostly cloudy with scattered showers which may be locally heavy and isolated thunderstorms from tonight into tomorrow.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A tropical wave located just east of the Lesser Antilles, is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.  This wave is expected to cause an increase in cloudiness and showers, with isolated thunderstorms over the region from tonight.

Tropical Disturbance becomes Tropical Depression #2

At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Two was

located near latitude 9.1 North, longitude 41.9 West. The depression

is moving toward the west near 17 mph (28 km/h). A relatively quick westward to west-northwestward motion is expected during the next few days. On the forecast track, the system is expected to move across the Windward Islands late Sunday night and Monday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Steady strengthening is forecast, and the depression is expected to become a tropical storm tonight or early Saturday and a hurricane in a couple of days.

Another tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave has a low chance of development during the next seven (7) days. 

Interests in the Lesser Antilles should continue to monitor the progress of these systems.

Date: 28^th June, 2024

Forecaster: Shemma Joseph

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

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 27°C or 81°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 69%.

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: 3.8 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 2.8 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of June thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 93.8 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 69.7 mm.    

Sunset today: 6:35 pm.           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:39 am.              

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Weather: Fair skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few brief showers at first, becoming mostly cloudy with scattered showers, some of which may be heavy and isolated thunderstorms, from tonight into tomorrow.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 2:42 pm… High at 9:26 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 4:09 pm… High at 10:33 pm.

Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few showers at first, becoming mostly cloudy with scattered showers which may be locally heavy and isolated thunderstorms from tonight into tomorrow.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Patches of low-level clouds drifting along a moderate easterly wind flow, will cause occasional showery periods over the region, during the afternoon.

A tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles, is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.  This wave is expected to cause an increase in cloudiness and showers, with isolated thunderstorms over the region from tonight.

A second tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is gradually becoming better defined, with showers and thunderstorms showing signs of organization. Environmental conditions are conducive for further development of this system and a tropical depression or tropical storm is likely to form later today or on Saturday, while the system moves westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h. This system is expected to impact our region from Monday.

A third tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This wave has a low chance of development during the next seven (7) days. 

Interests in the Lesser Antilles should continue to monitor the progress of these systems.