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12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 30^th June, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with light rain.

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

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.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-southeast at 28 mph or

44 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.7 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: 12.0 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 72.5 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 160.7 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 and east-southeast near 23 mph or 37 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Generally cloudy and windy with some moderate to heavy showers and rain as well as a chance of 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 2:25 pm… High at 08:59 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 3:52 pm… High at 10:06 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

brisk winds and rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

An active tropical wave, together with a low pressure centre will generate  cloudy to overcast skies, scattered showers and thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.  Significant development of this system is unlikely while it moves quickly west near 26 mph or 43 km/h.

  Further east, a second active tropical wave associated with a low pressure area, is located over the central Tropical Atlantic. The system moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h and expected to produce heavy showers and thunderstorms over the Windward Islands, from Friday into Saturday. Environmental conditions appear favorable for development and this system may be at least a tropical depression by the time it gets to the islands.

The alert level at the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains at Orange.

Interests in Saint Lucia and the Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official sources for updates.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 30^th June, 2021

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 26°C or 79°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 15 mph or 24 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.5 mm.        

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 72.3 mm.  

Sunset today: 6:35 pm          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:40 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 23 mph or 37 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Generally cloudy skies with some moderate to heavy showers 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: High at 7:44 am… Low at 2:25 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 8:51 am… Low at 3:52 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 brisk winds and rough seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy to overcast skies with moderate to heavy showers, brisk winds and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with a tropical wave, together with a low pressure centre will cause cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles. This system is a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles and is moving westward near 23 mph or 37 km/h. Some slow development of this disturbance is possible later this week.

A second tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h. This system is expected to produce heavy showers and thunderstorms over the Windward Islands, from Thursday night into Friday. Environmental conditions appear favorable for development. There is a medium chance that this system may be at least a tropical depression by the time it gets to the islands. 

The alert level at the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains at Orange. Interests in Saint Lucia and the South-Eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official sources for updates.

       

Date: 29^th June, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

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 30°C or 86°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeast at 21 mph or 33 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.6 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: 0.9 mm. 

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 68.8 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 148.7 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 and east-northeast near 23 mph or 37 km/h, with occasional gusts.

Weather: Generally cloudy skies with some moderate to heavy showers and a chance of 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: High at 8:13 pm… Low at 1:29 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 9:20 pm… Low at 2:56 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 brisk winds and above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Cloudy to overcast skies with moderate to heavy showers, brisk winds and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability ahead of an approaching tropical wave, together with a low pressure centre will cause cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles, from late tonight into tomorrow. This system is about 650 miles east of the Lesser Antilles and is moving westward near 23 mph or 37 km/h. Some slow development of this disturbance is possible later this week and this weekend.

A second tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h. Additional slow development of this system is possible during the next several days.

The alert level at the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains at Orange. Interests in Saint Lucia and the South-Eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official sources for updates.

12:00 noon Weather Report
Date: 29th June, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy with light haze.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 30°C or 86°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 26°C or 79°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east northeast at
22 mph or 35 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 0.6 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 1.0 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of June so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 68.8 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 148.7 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 between the east and northeast near 22 mph or
35 km/h, with a few gusts.
Weather: Fair and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered
showers at first. Generally cloudy skies with some moderate to heavy
showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms is expected from late
tonight into tomorrow.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to 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 1:40 pm… High at 8:13 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 3:07 pm… High at 9:20 pm.
Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 4 to 7 feet or 1.2 to 2.1 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to
brisk winds and above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Fair skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers at first. A gradual increase in cloudiness with showers and isolated thunderstorms is expected from tonight into tomorrow.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moisture and instability associated with an approaching tropical wave together with a low pressure centre will cause cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles from tonight into Wednesday. This system is about 750 miles east of the Lesser Antilles and is moving westward near 23 mph or 37 km/h. Some slow development of this disturbance is possible later this week and this weekend.

A second tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 21 mph or 33 km/h. Additional slow development of this system is possible during the next several days.

The alert level at the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains at Orange.
Interests in Saint Lucia and the South-Eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official sources for updates.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 28^th June, 2021

Forecaster: Vgil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair 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.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 20 mph or 31 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 June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 68.8 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 between the east and east-northeast near 23 mph or 37 km/h, with a few gusts.

Weather: Fair, hazy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers at first. An increase in cloudiness and showers with a chance of isolated thunderstorms can be expected from late tonight and into tomorrow.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to exercise caution due to poor air quality.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to 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 6:47 am… Low at 1:40 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 7:54 am… Low at 3:07 pm.

Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres becoming moderate to locally rough with waves 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to 2.1 meters by this evening.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to brisk winds, reduced visibility and above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers.  A gradual increase in cloudiness, showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms overnight and into Wednesday.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A gradual increase in cloudiness and shower activity is expected over the Lesser Antilles ahead of an approaching tropical wave from late evening Tuesday and into Wednesday. A broad area of low pressure associated with this tropical is moving west to west-northwestward near 17 mph or 28 km/h. This system is expected to affect the Lesser Antilles from Wednesday and has a low chance of tropical cyclone formation over the next two days.

A plume of Saharan dust haze is expected to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over our region during the next few days.

A second active tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

The alert level at the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains at Orange.

Interests in Saint Lucia and the South-Eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official sources for updates.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 28^th June, 2021

Forecaster: Andre Joyeux

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 28°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 23 mph or 37 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: 0.9 mm.      

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 68.2 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 147.8 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 between the east and east-southeast near 23 mph or

37 km/h, with a few gusts.

Weather: Fair and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with a few brief showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to exercise

caution due to poor air quality.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 7:27 pm… Low at 12:17 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 8:34 pm… Low at 1:44 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers.  

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability in the wake of a weak tropical wave will produce an occasional shower over the lesser Antilles today. A plume of Saharan dust haze

is expected to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over our region during the next few days.

A broad area of low pressure associated with another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h. This system is expected to affect the Lesser Antilles from Wednesday and has a medium chance of tropical cyclone formation over the next five days.

A third tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

The alert level at the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains at Orange.

Interests in Saint Lucia and the South-Eastern Caribbean region are advised to

continue monitoring official sources for updates.

Date: 28^th June, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

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. 

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

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 29 mph or 46 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: 0.8 mm.      

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 68.2 mm.        At GFL Charles Airport: 147.7 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 between the east and east-northeast near 23 mph or 37 km/h, with a few gusts.

Weather: Fair and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with a few brief showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to exercise caution due to poor air quality.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 12:53 pm… High at 7:27 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 02:20 pm… High at 8:34 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers.  

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A weak tropical wave will continue to produce occasional showers over the lesser Antilles today. Following the passage of this tropical wave, a plume of Saharan dust haze is expected to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over our region during the next few days.

A broad area of low pressure associated with another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h. This system is expected to affect the Lesser Antilles from Wednesday and has a medium chance of tropical cyclone formation over the next five days.

A third tropical wave located over the far eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

The alert level at the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains at Orange. Interests in Saint Lucia and the South-Eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official sources for updates.

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 28th June, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

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.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east northeast at
22 mph or 35 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 June so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 68.2 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 between the east and east northeast
near 21 mph or 33 km/h.
Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times 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 Present…Low at 12:53 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 7:01 am…Low at 02:20 pm.
Seas: Moderate with waves 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 some scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A weak tropical wave will cause some scattered showers over parts of the lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours. A plume of Saharan dust haze is expected to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over our region following the passage of this tropical wave.

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

A third tropical wave located over the far eastern tropical Atlantic is also moving westward.

The alert level at the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains at Orange.
Interests in Saint Lucia and the South-Eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official sources for updates.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

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 31°C or 88°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 17 mph or 28 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil.     At GFL Charles Airport: trace.       

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 68.0 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 146.9 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:38 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 at times 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 6:41 pm… Low at 11:15 pm…High at 5:54 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 7:48 pm… Low at 12:42 am…High at 7:01 am.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves 4 to 7 feet or 1.2 to 2.1 metres.

Small craft operators are advised to exercise caution due to above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers.  

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A weak tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles will cause some cloudy periods with a few showers mainly over the southern half of the region during the next 24 hours.

A second tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h. This system has a low chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next five days.

A third tropical wave has just emerged off the west African coast.

The alert level at the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains at Orange. Interests in Saint Lucia and the South-Eastern Caribbean region are advised to continue monitoring official sources for updates.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 27^th June, 2021

Forecaster: Andre Joyeux

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 26°C or 79°F.

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

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil.       at GFL Charles Airport: nil.

Total rainfall for the month of June so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 68.0 mm.        at GFL Charles Airport: 146.9 mm.

Sunset today: 6:35 pm.        Sunrise tomorrow: 5:38 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 to partly cloudy and hazy 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: High at 6:41 pm… Low at 11:15 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 01:33 pm… High at 7:48 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair and hazy skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers.  

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK    

A weak tropical wave located over the western Tropical Atlantic is moving

westward near 12 mph or 19 km/m. This wave is expected to affect mainly the southern half of the region from late today into Monday.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving

westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

A third tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving

westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This system has a low chance of tropical cyclone

formation during the next five days.

The alert level at the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent remains at Orange.

Interests in Saint Lucia and the South-Eastern Caribbean region are advised to

continue monitoring official sources for updates.