PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN 

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) August 31, 2022 

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with few brief showers possible. 

Forecast High: 33°C / 91°F             Forecast Low: 27°C / 81°F 

Sunset Today: 6:27 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:57 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly to east northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 13 mph. 

SYNOPSIS:   

A relatively stable atmosphere with low moisture levels will continue to restrict precipitation and deep cloud formation across the region. Additionally, varying concentrations of Saharan dust will affect air quality and visibility. Persons with allergies and/or respiratory illnesses should be vigilant.  

Seas are expected to peak at 5 feet during the next few days. 

STATE OF THE SEA:  Slight to moderate        WAVES/SWELLS: 3 to 5 feet  

SPECIAL FEATURES: An area of low pressure located several hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles is forecast to gradually develop over the next several days. This system has a high chance (80%) of formation and a tropical depression is likely to form later this week. 

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

OUTLOOK through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy with local showers possible. 

FORECASTER: Albert 

3-DAY FORECAST