PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) July 20, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy, breezy, and hazy. 

Forecast High: 33°C / 91°F             Forecast Low: 28°C / 82°F 

Sunset Today: 6:51 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:47 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeast to east with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 20 mph and occasional higher gusts. 

SYNOPSIS:   

A tight pressure gradient will account for brisk winds. Meanwhile, a combination of drier air and a thick plume of Saharan dust will restrict shower activity and affect air quality and visibility. Persons with allergies and/or respiratory illnesses should be vigilant and take the necessary precautions.  

Seas will remain slight to moderate during the next few days. 

STATE OF THE SEA:  Slight to moderate        WAVES/SWELLS: 4 to 6 feet 

SPECIAL FEATURES:  None.  

OUTLOOK through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy. 

FORECASTER: Gordon 

3-DAY FORECAST