DATE ISSUED: Thursday, August 12, 2021 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) August 13, 2021
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with a brief shower possible.
Forecast High: 32°C / 90°F Forecast Low: 27°C / 81°F
Sunset Today: 6:40 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:54 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Friday midday: East northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 16 mph.
SYNOPSIS:
Low moisture levels and a relatively stable atmosphere will continue to restrict precipitation across the region. Additionally, the Atlantic high pressure system will maintain gentle to moderate winds.
Seas are expected to peak at 7 feet. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 7 feet
SPECIAL FEATURES:
1. A tropical wave located about 1400 miles east of the Lesser Antilles, continues to produce disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions are expected to become more conducive for development and a tropical depression could form by early next week. This disturbance is moving generally westward near 20 mph and could reach portions of the Leeward Islands by late Saturday or early Sunday.
The Meteorological Department of St. Maarten will continue to monitor the progress of this system and update the public accordingly.
OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.
FORECASTER: Albert
