Tropical wave approaching the island

Alert Severity:

Extreme

Severe

Moderate

Minor

Heavy Rain

Weak tropical wave expecting to impact St. Lucia during the next 24 hours

Expired: Heavy Rain

Yellow severity

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Category:

Met

Urgency:

Expected

Severity:

Moderate

Certainty:

Likely

Time period

Issued Oct. 18, 2025, 2:04 p.m.
Effective: Oct. 18, 2025, 6 p.m.
Onset: Oct. 18, 2025, 8 p.m.
Expires: Oct. 19, 2025, noon

Area

St. Lucia and surrounding waters

Event Description

A tropical wave is expected to bring moderate rainfall and possible thunderstorms at various locations around the island from tonight into tomorrow. Areas that will be most impacted are low lying areas as well as areas prone to landslides and falling rocks. Gusty winds are expected in the vicinity of heavy downpours. Impacts include slow traffic flow, poor visibility on highway and at sea, and gusty winds may cause objects to be displaced.

Instructions

Secure loose objects. Motorists and pedestrians should exercise caution when traversing the roadways especially in areas prone to flooding and landslides. Fishermen should not venture out. Fishing vessels should be secured at port. Monitor official weather updates from slumet.gov.lc