PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN 

DATE ISSUED: Monday, August 08, 2022 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) August 09, 2022 

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and slightly hazy with a brief shower possible. 

Forecast High: 32°C / 90°F             

Forecast Low: 27°C / 81°F 

Sunset Today: 6:42 P.M.                

Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:53 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 18 mph, and higher gusts possible. 

SYNOPSIS:   

A relatively drier and more stable atmosphere will restrict shower activity across the local region. Meanwhile, varying concentrations of Saharan dust will affect air quality and visibility. Persons with allergies/respiratory illnesses should be vigilant.    

Slight to moderate seas are expected through the next few days. 

STATE OF THE SEA:  Slight to moderate          

WAVES/SWELLS: 4 to 6 feet  

SPECIAL FEATURES: Environmental conditions appear favorable for gradual development of a tropical wave located just off the west coast of Africa. A tropical depression could form later this week.   

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

OUTLOOK through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and slightly hazy with a few passing showers possible. 

FORECASTER: Connor 

3-DAY FORECAST