The hurricane season is only a few weeks away from its official close

Steady rainfall has also been experienced in St Lucia. Some showers and thunderstorms are expected during the next 24 hours. The Met Office has advised residents in areas prone to flooding and landslides to exercise due caution. The hurricane season is only a few weeks away from its official close. Conditions have been quiet over the tropical Atlantic for weeks. However, there is the potential for another system to develop prior to the end of November. On average, one tropical storm forms every two years during November. Major Category 3 or higher hurricanes are very rare during November. The major November hurricanes were Paloma in 2008, Michelle in 2001, and Lenny in 1999. The Atlantic hurricane season will officially end on Nov. 30.