DATE ISSUED: Friday, October 01, 2021 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) October 02, 2021
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with brief isolated showers.
Forecast High: 32°C / 90°F Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F
Sunset Today: 6:00 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:02 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Saturday midday: Southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 15 mph.
SYNOPSIS:
The strengthening Atlantic high-pressure ridge will account for increasing winds. Available moisture and instability across the region are producing isolated showers.
Moderate marine conditions are forecast with seas peaking up to 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. At 11:00 am, hurricane Sam was moving further away from St. Maarten, and does not pose a threat to the island. This is the final update on Sam.
2. At 11:00 am, Tropical Storm Victor was located over the eastern tropical Atlantic about 2030 miles southeast of St. Maarten. Victor is moving towards the west northwest at 15 mph and does not pose a threat to St. Maarten.
The Meteorological Department of St. Maarten will continue to monitor the Atlantic update the public accordingly.
OUTLOOK through Sunday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, with passing showers possible.
FORECASTER: Gordon
