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- Update
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- By Frans Van Santbrink <j69ds at candw.lc>
- Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 07:48:05 -0400
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Bad weather between slu n martinique.. Attachment:
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- tis the season again
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- By "Frans van Santbrink" <j69ds at candw.lc>
- Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 06:51:15 -0400
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Hi All from sweet Saint Lucia, The season is really kicking into gear with storm after storm making its way across the great blue… but so far so good. I just hope they keep turning far north and miss us all, we won’t miss them I am sure LOL We got our eyes on the one out in the Atlantic (a 50% chance of cyclone dev) and making sure we are as ready as can be; canned foods, water materials etc etc.. It has been so long since we got hit by a big one that it is likely to happen anytime now L Anyways have a blessed day everybody, God Bless, Frans van Santbrink |
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- Earl
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- By The Edge Restaurant <edgerestaurant at gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 08:52:24 -0400
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Hi all
I certainly agree with Chris before me. It looks like Earl has difficulty to make up his mind, wobbling back and forth. His latest dip to the southwest made me concerned as it looked like he was racing just towards us. Earl is still 800 miles out from our islands and everyone certainly hope for a quick turn to the north. If not quick enough, be prepared and stay safe up in the north and for us further south lets make sure we have our things in place for what might be on our door step any time soon.
Annika
Please be advised that The Edge Restaurant Bar & Sushi will be closed for it's annual vacation from August 30, 2010 to September 30, 2010. We look forward to see you again from Friday October 1, 2010!
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Harmony Suites Hotel
Flamboyant Drive
Rodney Bay Village
St Lucia W.I.
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- Earl doesn't listen to computer models!!
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- By Christopher Jenkins <chrissjuk at aol.com>
- Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 08:05:35 -0400
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Despite all model forecasts of earlier this week, Earl is still
winging his way due west and it seems unlikely he will gain latitude
until 60W so the track is ever closer to the Leewards and maybe here
in St Lucia we will fall within the cone. Was hoping to have watched
Earl curve away to the North some time ago. As he's carried on West,
time to think of Fiona and Gaston which seem likely be coming this way
from Africa sometime soon. I suspect St Lucia will be on the edge of
whatever Earl has to offer us so maybe we will have time to prepare
for the next storm. For now, thoughts are with all of those in the
Leewards and prayers are for a recurve north SOON!
Chris Jenkins
www.zaravillas.com
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- Time to get ready...
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- By Christopher Jenkins <chrissjuk at aol.com>
- Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 18:39:30 -0400
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Well, things have been quiet so far but it does look as if there is every reason to check on how ready we are for severe weather in the coming days. Crown Weather posted this today: Eastern Atlantic Development This Week Through Next Week With Up To Two To Three Named Storms Possible:
Looking at the long range prospects. If the model guidance is to be believed, we are looking at a very busy 10 to 15 days across the Atlantic Basin with up to 3 additional tropical cyclones forecast. The latest GFS model is forecasting the following: A major hurricane to track out into the open Atlantic in about 8 to 10 days. A second major hurricane to impact the northern Leeward Islands around August 27th and then impact the Bahamas and threaten Florida around August 30th. The GFS model is also forecasting a third tropical cyclone to form around August 25th and impact the Windward Islands and Barbados around August 30th.
The last time Barbados was hit by a Hurricane was in 1995, but in 1960, 1963 and in 1980 it was hit by Hurricanes that then intensified and went on to hit St Lucia - Allen in 1980 was a Cat 3 over Barbados and a Cat 4, 132 mph winds, over St Lucia, the worst storm here for over 150 years.
Crown is not alone in forecasting this surge in activity in the last week of August, even if the models are far from clear as to storm path as yet. Don't leave it to fate, get ready now, better safe than sorry and I hope you can all complain about us being alarmist when these storms curve out into the Atlantic (Yes, Please!!!)
Chris Jenkins Zara Villas St Lucia
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- Rain and confusion
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- By Christopher Jenkins <chrissjuk at aol.com>
- Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:10:00 -0400
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Heavy rains from a series of tropical waves, including Invests 92 and
93, have produced a week of heavy rain and today we're seeing local
flooding in the north of St Lucia. Drainage systems are not coping
well with the sheer volume of water. The highway between Gros Islet
and Pigeon Island is under water and people are pumping out their
drains which cannot cope - but right now it's difficult to work out
where to pump any water to as every where is saturated.
With the next wave due in a couple of days time, I'm certain that we
will see landslips here as the soil in places cannot absorb the volume
of water. Looking at the current satellite images, we seem to be
getting weather from all directions, hence my confusion as we see
clouds heading east and south east over the Eastern Caribbean as well
as west and north west.
Here at Zara Villas, this is the first rainy season since people moved
in so it is a "learning experience" watching exactly where the water
is coming from and going to. And it is only two months since the
drought restrictions were lifted - ain't the tropics wonderful!
Good luck to all, especially those getting the full brunt of Invest 93.
Chris Jenkins
www.zaravillas.com
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- Tropical Wave passing through
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- By Christopher Jenkins <chrissjuk at aol.com>
- Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 11:46:49 -0400
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Hello to all weather watchers out there. Dire forecasts for this
season and I can only hope enough resources reach Haiti to prevent
further disaster, the rain alone threatens many lives. As a tropical
wave passes through here with winds currently around 30kph, it was
time to carry out an initial check of whether our site clear up had
left any loose materials around. So far so good, but I can see
downpipes from the roof terraces that need better clipping before they
sail away. Winds tonight forecast to increase to around 40kph and the
rest of the week will be pretty windy. I read Jeff Master's blog today
and he is suggesting La Nina will bring us additional rainfall this
year in the region, as if the Hurricane forecast wasn't enough! So, as
Gert always reminds us, prepare now - it's looks like being one heck
of a season
Regards to all
Chris Jenkins
www.zaravillas.com
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- Wow..
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- By Michael Lascaris <mike_7800 at hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2010 15:03:47 +0000
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We were awoken in the wee hours yesterday morning by the barking of the dogs outside to the pleasantries of A LOT of rain. More than I've seen in the past year in SLU, and accompanied by lightning and thunder. After the drought earlier this year, rain is always welcome.. The season is on, be prepared, it doesn't have to be wind to cause major damage.
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 10:40:22 EDT
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So an up to date weather report, hmmmmmmmmmm let me see, oh yes
Rain
COLD
Cloud
COLD
Windy
COLD
Sunny
Warm
Cloud
COLD
And that's just in the last 36 hours, but of course I am in the UK!
Looking forward to heading back to St Lucia to warm up and of course my rum on
the beach ...................
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 15:00:57 EDT
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Well, what can I say, St Lucia is still having beautiful breezes, lovely
sunshine and gorgeous blue seas, what more can you want!
I hope it stays that way for a couple of weeks as I am off on my hols so I
wont be here to keep everyone informed for a bit. I know, life is just one
big holiday here in St Lucia but I am off to see my family and very much looking
forward to catching up and seeing friends as well. The weather will seem
soooooooooo cold after here though, so will pack my thermals!
Everyone be safe out there, see you all in a few weeks.
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Mon, 3 May 2010 06:59:18 EDT
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A very good morning to everyone around the world. The weather here is
getting back to a very predictable, very dry and very hot time of year.
There have been no showers to speak of for a good few weeks now and things are
starting to get parched again.
The winds have been strong and gusty the last few days and they still are
today, but I dont see any clouds on the horizon so its not likely that any rain
is heading our way, so I guess I shall just have to get the hosepipe out
today!
I did at least finally get all my new trees and shrubs planted, it took a
while as I had a good selection to get in. I now get to sit back and
hopefully reap the rewards - and the crops of course!
Thought for the Week
Accept that some days you are the pigeon and some
days the statue.
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- By SWhite3726 at aol.com
- Date: Sat, 1 May 2010 12:45:50 EDT
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So another new month, May is here, how come the time goes by so fast in the
Caribbean. I moved here for a slow and relaxing pace of life but somehow
the days go by even faster!
The weather here has settled into yet another dry spell, hardly any rain
for a good while now, an odd shower during the night but that is about it.
A good brisk wind, plenty of sunshine and hot temperatures, perfect for a rum on
the beach!
We have some lovely guests in our rental house right now from the States,
it really is the perk of the job meeting lots of new people and swapping life
experiences. They are enjoying all our beautiful island has to offer,
today they are off diving at Anse Le Raye which is a stunning beach and it has
plenty more for them to discover under the sea.
Dont forget to check out my website if you fancy visiting!
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