PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN 

DATE ISSUED: Monday 23^rd October 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)   

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) October 23, 2023  

...THE FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT… 

…THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS DISCONTINUED... 

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through tonight: Cloudy to overcast and breezy with periods of rain and isolated thunderstorms.   

Tuesday morning, through midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers.  

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

Sunset Today: 6:45 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:09 A.M.    

SURFACE WINDS:  

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Southerly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 12 to 18 mph and occasional higher gusts.  

SYNOPSIS:    

Rainbands feeding into Hurricane Tammy, results in unstable and wet conditions over the region. This will maintain cloudiness, rains, occasional wind gusts, and thunderstorms during this forecast period. Combined with accumulated precipitation over the last 24 hours, further flooding and ponding are expected in flood prone areas; this also increases the likelihood of rockslides. Residents and users of flood prone areas should continue exercising caution. The Flood Watch remains in effect!  

Gradual improvement in sea conditions is noted with waves peaking at 6 feet. Seacraft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution. 

STATE OF THE SEA:  Moderate to rough        WAVES/SWELLS: 4 to 6 feet  

SPECIAL FEATURE:   

Although the center of Hurricane Tammy continues to move away from St. Maarten, its feeder-bands will linger providing cloudy and rainy conditions. Gradual improvement is expected by Tuesday.  

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

OUTLOOK through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers.  

FORECASTER: Craig  

3-DAY FORECAST