PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN

DATE ISSUED: Saturday, September 17, 2022 @ 12:00 LST (16:00UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Sunday midday (12:00 LST) September 18, 2022 


…A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN… 

…A SMALL CRAFT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE… 

…A FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE… 

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WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Sunday midday: Generally cloudy to overcast and windy with scattered showers and thunderstorms.  

Forecast High: 28°C / 82°F             Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F 

   

Sunset Today: 6:12 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:00 A.M.   

   

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Sunday midday: East northeasterly to southeasterly with strong winds of 20 to 30 mph and higher gusts. 

SYNOPSIS:   

Tropical storm Fiona will continue to cause moderate to heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds across the local area. These showers will cause flooding and possible rock falls, therefore a flood advisory has been issued for St. Maarten. People in areas prone to flooding and rock slides should take the necessary precautions. 

Hazardous sea conditions are expected with swells peaking at 15 feet. Therefore, a small craft warning will remain in effect for St. Maarten until further notice. Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to stay out of the water until further notice. The public and in particular residents in areas prone to flooding or near the coast should remain vigilant and monitor the updates from the Meteorological Department and Disaster Management. 

STATE OF THE SEA:  Rough to very rough    WAVES/SWELLS: 9 to 15 feet    

 

 

SPECIAL FEATURE:  

At 11:00 AM (1500 UTC), the center of tropical storm Fiona was located near latitude 16.3 North, longitude 63.5 West or about 120 miles south of St. Maarten. 

Fiona is moving toward the west near 08 mph (13 km/h). Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts.   

The Meteorological Department of St. Maarten will continue to monitor this system and keep the public updated on impacts. 

OUTLOOK through Monday midday: Generally cloudy and breezy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. 

   

FORECASTER: Albert 

  

 

3-DAY FORECAST 

 

DAY  

Saturday 

Sunday 

Monday 

  

WEATHER 

Cloudy/Overcast, strong Winds, 

scattered Showers, & Thunderstorms 

Cloudy/Overcast, Windy, 

scattered Showers, & Thunderstorms  

Cloudy, breezy,  

isolated Showers 

HIGH TEMP 

28°C / 82°F 

28°C / 82°F 

30°C / 86°F 

LOW TEMP 

24°C / 75°F 

24°C / 75°F 

26°C / 79°F 

SUNRISE 

06:00 AM 

06:00 AM 

06:00 AM 

SUNSET 

06:12 PM 

06:11 PM 

06:10 PM 

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