PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN

DATE ISSUED: Sunday, September 18, 2022 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Monday midday (12:00 LST) September 19, 2022 

...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6:00 AM MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19^TH... 

…A FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6:OO PM TODAY… 

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Monday midday: Cloudy to overcast and breezy with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.  

Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F             Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F 

Sunset Today: 6:11 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:00 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Monday midday: East southeasterly to southeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 21 mph and higher gusts possible. 

SYNOPSIS:   

Instability and abundant moisture trailing Fiona will account for cloudiness, showers and possible thunderstorms across the local area. Some showers may be moderate to heavy. Therefore, people in areas prone to flooding and rock slides should remain vigilant. 

A small craft advisory is in effect for St. Maarten as seas are expected to peak at 10 feet during the next 24 hours. Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise extreme caution.

 

STATE OF THE SEA:  Rough                WAVES/SWELLS: 8 to 10 feet  

SPECIAL FEATURE:  

Fiona becomes a hurricane. At 11:00 AM (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Fiona was located about 230 miles southwest of St. Maarten.   

Fiona is slowly moving away from St. Maarten toward the west northwest near 08 mph (13 km/h).  

The Meteorological Department of St. Maarten will continue to monitor the Atlantic and keep the public updated accordingly. 

OUTLOOK through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers. 

FORECASTER: Albert 

3-DAY FORECAST