Cloudy to overcast, with periods of rain, scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected from noon tomorrow

Cloudy to overcast, with periods of rain, scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected from noon tomorrow.

By SLUMET

6:00 pm Weather Report 27th October, 2022

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.

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 21 mph or 33 km/h

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.8 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 1.0 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 194.0 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 238.2 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:57 am Sunset tomorrow: 5:37 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, with a few gusts.

Weather: Generally cloudy and hazy, with a few showers tonight into tomorrow morning. Cloudy to overcast, with periods of rain, scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected from noon tomorrow.

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 11:20 pm… High at 6:06 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 12:47 am… High at 7:13 am.

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the Windward Islands and areas further south, generally cloudy to overcast with periods of rain, scattered moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms. Elsewhere, partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

An approaching tropical wave just east of the Lesser Antilles enhanced by favourable upper level conditions, is expected to cause an increase in cloudiness, periods of rain, moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms mainly over the southern half of the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

6:00 pm Weather Report 27th October, 2022

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.

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 21 mph or 33 km/h

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.8 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 1.0 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 194.0 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 238.2 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:57 am Sunset tomorrow: 5:37 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, with a few gusts.

Weather: Generally cloudy and hazy, with a few showers tonight into tomorrow morning. Cloudy to overcast, with periods of rain, scattered moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected from noon tomorrow.

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 11:20 pm… High at 6:06 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 12:47 am… High at 7:13 am.

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

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Over the Windward Islands and areas further south, generally cloudy to overcast with periods of rain, scattered moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms. Elsewhere, partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

An approaching tropical wave just east of the Lesser Antilles enhanced by favourable upper level conditions, is expected to cause an increase in cloudiness, periods of rain, moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms mainly over the southern half of the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

The ITCZ (Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone) will remain active over the southern portion of the region during the next 24 hours.