PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) September 14, 2023

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

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy with a few brief showers possible.

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

Sunset Today: 6:16 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:00 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Thursday midday: South southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 12 mph.

SYNOPSIS:

A relatively stable atmosphere will continue to restrict precipitation across the local area.

Seas are expected to peak at 8 feet during this forecast period. Swimmers and small craft operators should continue to exercise caution.

STATE OF THE SEA:  Moderate to rough     WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet

SPECIAL FEATURE:  An area of low pressure located over the eastern tropical Atlantic has a high(80%) formation chance over the next 7 days.

The Meteorological Department St. Maarten will continue to monitor the progress of this system and update the public accordingly.

OUTLOOK through Friday midday:Partly cloudy with brief isolated showers possible.

FORECASTER: Albert

3-DAY FORECAST