PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Thursday, June 29, 2017 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) June 30, 2017
A FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN FOR THE NEXT 12 HOURS
WEATHER:
This afternoon: Cloudy and breezy with scattered showers, some of which could be heavy and isolated thunderstorms.
Tonight through Friday morning: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.
Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F
Sunset Today: 6:52 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:40 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast with a gentle to fresh breeze of 10 to 20 mph and higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
A tropical wave is currently passing through the Eastern Caribbean, coupled with favorable upper level conditions over our local area and the accompanying surge of moisture will cause unsettled weather. As a result, cloudy skies, breezy conditions isolated showers, some of which could be heavy, and isolated thunderstorms are expected today. Therefore, motorists and persons living in low-lying areas should remain vigilant due to possible street flooding and localized flooding.
After the wave exits the region, the Saharan dust and Atlantic high pressure system will reestablish across the local area and limit significant precipitation.
Moderate seas are expected, with waves peaking near 7 feet today, conditions will start improving from Friday morning. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 7 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and hazy with isolated showers possible.
FORECASTER: Connor
