Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Date: 07th October, 2024
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 29°C or 86°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 south at 6 mph or 9 km/h.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 4.5 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 16.7 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 4.5 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 29.3 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am Sunset tomorrow: 5:48 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and south near 10 mph or 17 km/h, becoming variable or calm at times.
Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with scattered showers which may be heavy in some locations and isolated thunderstorms.
Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding are advised to be vigilant and exercise caution.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 12:52 am…High at 7:31 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 6:47 pm…Low at 02:19 am.
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 at times, with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A light wind regime will persist across the Lesser Antilles, for the next few days. Moisture and instability over the region, will cause scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, during the next 24 hours.

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Hurricane Leslie was located near latitude 17.4 north, longitude 42.1 west. Leslie is moving toward the northwest near 14 mph or 22 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 80 mph or 130 km/h, with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is forecast over the next few days. Leslie does not pose a threat to our region at this time.

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

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 07^th October, 2024

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 31°C or 88°F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 24°C or 75°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 78%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-southeast at 8 mph or 13 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 4.5 mm     At GFL Charles Airport: 12.3 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 4.5 mm     At GFL Charles Airport: 16.4 mm.

Sunset today: 5:49 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am       

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and south near 9 mph or 15 km/h, becoming variable or calm at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers, which may be heavy in some locations and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding are advised to be vigilant and exercise caution.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 5:40 pm…Low at 12:52 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 12:35 pm…High at 6:47 pm

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves and northeasterly to easterly swells 3 to 6 feet or 0.9 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern half of the region.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A light wind regime will persist across the Lesser Antilles, for the next couple of days. Moisture and instability over the region, will cause scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, during the next 24 hours.

At 11:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Leslie was located near latitude 16.4 north, longitude 41.2 west. Leslie is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 85 mph or 140 km/h, with higher gusts. A gradual weakening trend is forecast to begin today and continue through the week. Leslie does not pose a threat to our region at this time.

A tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 9 mph or 15 km/h.

Date: 07^th October, 2024

Forecaster: Shemma Joseph

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy with showers nearby.

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.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 90%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the north-northeast at 6 mph or 9 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.1 mm

Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 2.1 mm    

Sunset today: 5:49 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am      

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and south near 7 mph or 11 km/h, becoming variable or calm at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies, with scattered showers, which may be heavy in some locations and isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding are advised to be vigilant and exercise caution.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 6:36 am… Low at 11:08 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 7:43 am… Low at 12:35 pm.

Seas: Moderate with waves and northeasterly to easterly swells 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with scattered showers which may be heavy in some locations, and isolated thunderstorms mainly over the southern half of the region.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A light wind regime will persist across the Lesser Antilles, for the next couple of days. Moisture and instability over the region, will cause scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, during the next 24 hours.

At 5:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Leslie was located near latitude 15.6 north, longitude 40.4 west. Leslie is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph or 20 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph or 150 km/h, with higher gusts. A gradual weakening trend is forecast to begin today and continue through the week. Leslie does not pose a threat to our region at this time.

A tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 9 mph or 15 km/h.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 06^th October, 2024

Forecaster: Glenn Antoine

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is cloudy.

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

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 33°C or 91°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 92%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the north at 7 mph or 11 km/h.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil        At GFL Charles Airport: 8.5 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: trace      At GFL Charles Airport: 12.6 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am           Sunset tomorrow: 5:49 pm               

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and south near 7 mph or 11 km/h, becoming variable and calm at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies, with some scattered showers, which may be   

         Heavy in some locations, and isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding are advised to be vigilant and exercise caution.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 12:01 am…High at 6:36 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 01:28 am…High at 7:43 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy with a few showers over the Leeward Islands. Over the Windward Islands and areas further south, partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with some scattered showers which may be heavy in some locations, and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A light wind regime will persist across the Lesser Antilles, for the next few days. Moisture and instability over the southern half of the region, will cause scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over that area, during the next 24 hours.

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Hurricane Leslie was located near latitude 14.0 north, longitude 38.6 west. Leslie is moving toward the northwest near 9 mph or 15 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph or 150 km/h, with higher gusts. A gradual weakening trend is forecast to begin on Monday. Leslie does not pose a threat to our region at this time.

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

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 06^th October, 2024

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

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

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 32°C or 90°F.

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 74%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the southeast at 12 mph or 19 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 October thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: trace      At GFL Charles Airport: 4.1 mm.

Sunset today: 5:49 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and south near 7 mph or 11 km/h, becoming variable and calm at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy becoming cloudy at times, with some scattered showers which may be heavy in some locations, and isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding are advised to be vigilant and exercise caution.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 5:05 pm… Low at 12:01 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 12:10 pm… High at 6:12 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy with a few showers over the Leeward Islands. Over the Windward Islands and areas further south, partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with some scattered showers which may be heavy in some locations, and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A light wind regime will persist across the Lesser Antilles, for the next few days. Moisture and instability over the southern half of the region, will cause scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over that area, during the next 24 hours.

At 11:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Leslie was located near latitude 13.3 north, longitude 37.9 west. Leslie is moving toward the northwest near 9 mph or 15 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph or 150 km/h, with higher gusts. A gradual weakening trend is forecast to begin on Monday. Leslie does not pose a threat to our region at this time.

A tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 9 mph or 15 km/h.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 06^th October, 2024

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

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.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 93%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil

Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: trace

Sunset today: 5:49 pm      Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and south near 7 mph or 11 km/h, becoming variable and calm at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy becoming cloudy at times, with some scattered showers which may be heavy in some locations, and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding are advised to be vigilant and exercise caution.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 10:43 am…High at 5:05 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:58 am…Low at 12:10 pm.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy with a few showers over the Leeward Islands. Over the Windward Islands and areas further south, partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with some scattered showers which may be heavy in some locations, and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A light wind regime will persist across the Lesser Antilles, for the next few days. Moisture and instability over the southern half of the region, will cause scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over that area, during the next 24 hours.

Major Hurricane Kirk continues its northward movement away from our region. However, swells generated by Kirk will continue to affect portions of the Leeward Islands during the forecast period.

At 5:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Leslie was located near latitude 12.9 north, longitude 37.3 west. Leslie is moving toward the northwest near 10 mph or 17 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 85 mph or 140 km/h, with higher gusts. A gradual weakening trend is forecast to begin on Sunday. Leslie does not pose a threat to our region at this time. A tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 9 mph or 15 km/h.

Date: 05^th October, 2024

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

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 33°C or 91°F.

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 85%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

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

At Hewanorra Airport: nil.          At GFL Charles Airport: 4.1 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:

At Hewanorra Airport: trace.        At GFL Charles Airport: 4.1 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.          Sunset tomorrow: 5:49 pm.            

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and south near 7 mph or 11 km/h, becoming variable and calm at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy becoming cloudy at times, with some scattered showers which may be heavy in some locations, and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding are advised to be vigilant and exercise caution.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 11:19 pm…High at 5:51 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 12:46 am…High at 6:58 am.

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy with a few showers over the Leeward Islands. Over the Windward Islands and areas further south, partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with some scattered showers which may be heavy in some locations, and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A light wind regime will persist across the Lesser Antilles, for the next few days. Moisture and instability over the southern half of the region, will cause scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over that area, during the next 24 hours.

Major Hurricane Kirk continues its northward movement away from our region. However, swells generated by Kirk will continue to affect portions of the Leeward Islands during the forecast period.

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Hurricane Leslie was located near latitude 11.6 north, longitude 36.0 west. Leslie is moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph or 13 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph or 130 km/h, with higher gusts. A gradual weakening trend is forecast to begin on Sunday. Leslie does not pose a threat to our region at this time.

A tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic, is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 05^th October, 2024

Forecaster: Glenn Antoine

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy with showers nearby.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 32°C or 90°F.

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

Relative humidity at Hewanorra Airport is 70%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the southeast at 12 mph or 19 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 October thus far:

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

Sunset today: 5:50 pm.     Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.          

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and southwest near 7 mph or 11 km/h, becoming variable and calm at times.

Weather: Fair skies, becoming cloudy at times, with showers which may be

         heavy in some locations, and a chance of isolated thunderstorms, mainly

         during the afternoon.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 4:36 pm…Low at 11:19 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 5:43 pm…Low at 12:46 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy skies, with a few localized heavy showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A light wind regime will persist across the Lesser Antilles, for the next few days. Weak unstable conditions and strong daytime heating will result in a few localized heavy showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the islands, during the forecast period.

Major Hurricane Kirk continues its northwestward movement away from our region. However, swells generated by Kirk are affecting portions of the Leeward Islands.

At 11:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Leslie was located near latitude 11.1 north, longitude 35.4 west. Leslie is moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph or 11 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 80 mph or 130 km/h, with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast by tonight, followed by weakening on Sunday. Leslie does not pose a threat to our region at this time.

Date: 05th October, 2024
Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.
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 92%.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.
Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: nil.
Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:
At Hewanorra Airport: trace.

Sunset today: 5:50 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and southwest near 7 mph or 11 km/h, becoming variable and calm at times.
Weather: Fair to occasionally cloudy skies, with showers which may be locally heavy and a chance of isolated thunderstorms, mainly during the afternoon.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 10:20 am…High at 4:36 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 11:47 am…High at 5:43 pm.
Seas: Moderate with waves 4 to 6 feet or 1.2 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Fair to occasionally cloudy skies, with a few localized heavy showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A light wind regime will persist across the Lesser Antilles, for the next few days. Weak unstable conditions and strong daytime heating will result in a few localized heavy showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the islands, during the forecast period.

Major Hurricane Kirk continues its northwestward movement away from our region this morning. However, swells generated by Kirk are affecting portions of the Leeward Islands.

…LESLIE STRENGTHENS SLIGHTLY…
At 5:00 am today, the center of Hurricane Leslie was located near latitude 10.7 north, longitude 34.8 west. Leslie is moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph or 11 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 80 mph or 130 km/h, with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast by tonight, followed by weakening on Sunday. Leslie does not pose a threat to our region at this time.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 04^th October, 2024

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

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 73%.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

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

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

Total rainfall for the month of October thus far:

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

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.       Sunset tomorrow: 5:50 pm.              

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be light and variable, becoming calm at times.

Weather: Mostly fair skies tonight. Tomorrow, fair skies becoming cloudy at times with a few showers, which may be locally heavy, and a chance of isolated thunderstorms mainly during the afternoon.

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

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 10:42 pm… High at 5:12 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 12:09 am… High at 6:19 am.

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

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy skies, with a few localized heavy showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A light wind regime will persist across the Lesser Antilles, for the next few days. Weak unstable conditions and strong daytime heating will result in a few localized heavy showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over the islands, during the forecast period.

…KIRK WEAKENS SLIGHTLY…

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Hurricane Kirk was located near latitude 23.7 north, longitude 49.4 west. Kirk is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph or 19 km/h and this general motion is expected to continue today. Maximum sustained winds are near 130 mph or 215 km/h, with higher gusts. Additional weakening is forecast to begin tomorrow and continue through early next week. Swells generated by Kirk are expected to reach portions of the Leeward Islands today.

…LESLIE STRENGTHENS A LITTLE MORE…

At 5:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm Leslie was located near latitude 10.3 north, longitude 33.6 west. Leslie is moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph or 11 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 70 mph or 110 km/h, with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast, and Leslie is expected to become a hurricane tonight or tomorrow. Leslie does not pose a threat to our region at this time.