PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN 

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) October 27, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon: Partly cloudy with brief showers possible. 

Tonight through Friday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers and possible thunder.  

Forecast High: 31°C / 88°F             

Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F 

Sunset Today: 5:43 P.M.                

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:10 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon: East-northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 4 to 8 mph, becoming variable and/or calm at times. 

Tonight through Friday midday: Easterly to east-southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 5 to 12 mph, and possible higher gusts. 

SYNOPSIS:   

Increasing moisture from a tropical wave in the vicinity, as well as instability due to a mid- to upper-level trough will provide increasingly cloudy skies, isolated showers, and possible thunder. Some of these showers may be heavy and can lead to localized flooding and/or rockslides along hillsides. Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.   

Gradually deteriorating seas are also expected with seas peaking up to 8 feet through the next few days. Small craft operators and swimmers are advised to be vigilant and exercise caution. 

STATE OF THE SEA:  Slight to moderate        

WAVES/SWELLS: 4 to 7 feet 

SPECIAL FEATURE: None. 

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

OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. 

FORECASTER: Connor 

3-DAY FORECAST