PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN 

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, September 07, 2022 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) September 08, 2022 

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times and slightly hazy with a few local showers possible. 

Forecast High: 32°C / 90°F             

Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F 

Sunset Today: 6:21 P.M.                

Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:59 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Southerly to southeasterly with light air to gentle breeze of 01 to 10 mph, becoming calm and variable at times, and gusts in or near showers. 

SYNOPSIS:   

Available moisture and decreasing instability as well as a light and warm southerly wind flow may produce cloudy periods and a few brief local showers. Furthermore, light concentrations of Saharan dust will limit significant shower activity, while affecting air quality and visibility. Persons with allergies and/or respiratory illnesses should be vigilant. 

Slight to moderate seas are expected for the next few days. However, sea bathers and small craft operators are advised to exercise caution as long period swells are predicted for this forecast period. 

STATE OF THE SEA:  Slight to moderate         

WAVES/SWELLS: 3 to 5 feet  

SPECIAL FEATURE: None. 

OUTLOOK through Friday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers. 

FORECASTER: Connor 

3-DAY FORECAST