PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Monday, July 03, 2017 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) July 04, 2017
WEATHER:
This afternoon: Cloudy, hazy and breezy with a local shower possible.
Tonight through Tuesday midday: Cloudy and breezy with scattered showers and isolated thunder.
Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F
Sunset Today: 6:52 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:41 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
Today through Tuesday midday: Northeast to east southeast with a gentle to fresh breeze of 08 to 18 mph and higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
An approaching tropical wave is expected to pass through the region tomorrow. However, moisture and instability will increase across the local area from overnight into Tuesday morning. Consequently, increasing cloudiness with showers, some of which may be heavy at times and isolated thunderstorms are expected. Motorists and persons living in low lying areas should remain vigilant due to possible flooding.
Slight to moderate seas are expected for the next several days. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Slight to Moderate WAVES/SWELLS: 4 to 7 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Wednesday midday: Cloudy and breezy with scattered showers and possible isolated thunderstorms, improving towards the end of the forecast period.
FORECASTER: Gordon
