PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN 

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) October 12, 2022 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.  

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

Sunset Today: 5:52 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:04 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 05 to 14 mph and higher gusts possible near showers. 

SYNOPSIS:   

A plume of Saharan dust will affect visibility and air quality across the region during the next few days. Persons with allergies and/or respiratory illnesses should take the necessary precautions. Additionally, weak instability along with pockets of moisture at the lower levels of the atmosphere will cause isolated showers.   

Seas are expected to peak at 5 feet during the next few days. 

STATE OF THE SEA:  Slight to moderate      WAVES/SWELLS: 3 to 5 feet  

SPECIAL FEATURE:  None. 

OUTLOOK through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and hazy with isolated showers possible.  

FORECASTER: Albert 

3-DAY FORECAST