Meteorological Department St. Maarten
DATE ISSUED: Sunday, September 04, 2016 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Monday midday (12:00 LST) September 05, 2016
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN…
WEATHER: This afternoon through Monday midday: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming
cloudy and breezy at times with isolated showers possible.
Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F
Sunset Today: 6:23 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:59 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS: Today through Monday morning: Northeast to east with a moderate
to fresh breeze of 14 to 20 miles per hour, and higher gusts possible.
SYNOPSIS: Significant precipitation will be restricted as the majority of
weather associated with the passing tropical wave remains south of the local
region. However, breezy conditions and a chance of isolated showers remain.
Seas are peaking near 9 feet, but expected to begin gradually subsiding tonight.
Therefore small craft operators and beach goers are advised to maintain caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 9 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: A tropical wave passing through the Caribbean Islands still
has a low chance of formation within the next 2 to 5 days. Regardless of
development, shower activity is expected across the Southern Caribbean today.
OUTLOOK through Tuesday morning: Generally cloudy, hazy and breezy with isolated
showers possible.
FORECASTER: Connor
