PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN 

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, October 21, 2021 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) October 22, 2021  

WEATHER:       

This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy, hazy, and breezy.   

Forecast High: 32°C / 90°F             Forecast Low: 27°C / 81°F   

Sunset Today: 5:46 P.M.                 Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:08 A.M.     

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly to east southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 09 to 18 mph.  

SYNOPSIS:     

A drier and more stable air mass has settled over the region, this will keep the chances of any shower activity at a minimal. Also, a tightening pressure gradient will result in brisk winds over the next several days.  

Additionally, Saharan dust within this air mass will reduce visibility and lower air quality. Persons with allergies and/or respiratory illnesses should take the necessary precautions.   

Seas will increase during the next few days. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.   

STATE OF THE SEA:  Moderate           WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 7 feet    

SPECIAL FEATURE:  None.  

OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy, hazy, and breezy.   

FORECASTER: Pierre.  

3-DAY FORECAST