Tropical weather update for st lucia

On the forecast track, the center of Dorian is expected to pass near Saint Lucia tonight, and move over the eastern Caribbean Sea on Tuesday.

Slow strengthening is forecast during the next few days, and Dorian could be near hurricane strength on Tuesday. The island is expecting as much as 10 inches of rain in some areas, and hurricane force winds. The eye of the storm is predicted to pass south of the island at 2 a.

It is expected that the island will begin to feel the effects of the storm early this evening. The role of NEMO is to develop, test and implement adequate measures to protect the population of Saint Lucia from the physical, social, environmental and economic effects of both natural and man-made disasters. Register Login. Call Us Email Address admin nemo.

National Emergency Management Plan. General Info. Apply for Assistance. A relatively dry and stable atmosphere will prevail over our region, thus limiting any significant shower activity over the islands, during the forecast period. The Atlantic High-Pressure System will continue to generate light to moderate easterly winds around the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next few days.

The atmosphere continues to remain relatively dry and stable which will result in a few showers over portions of the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period. At Hewanorra Airport: nil. Sunrise tomorrow: am Sunset tomorrow: pm.

Patches of low-level clouds traversing the region will cause a few isolated showers over portions of the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period. Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy. Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few brief light showers. Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 5 feet or 0. A weak low level trough will produce a few scattered showers over the northern portion of the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

Rainfall in the hour period that ended at am today: At Hewanorra Airport: trace Total rainfall for the month of January so far: At Hewanorra Airport: Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 6 feet or 0. Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy skies with some scattered showers across the Leeward Islands. Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers. Wind speeds are expected to gradually decrease as Tropical Storm Elsa moves away from the island. Weather: Cloudy to overcast skies, with periods of rain, moderate to heavy showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds.

An improvement in conditions is expected late tonight as Elsa moves away from the island. Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to take all necessary precautions. Small craft operators are strongly advised to remain in port. Residents are also advised not to venture near beaches or coastal areas.