PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) April 20, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with light haze and a brief shower possible. 

Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F             Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F 

Sunset Today: 6:30 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:53 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Thursday midday: East northeast to east southeast with a light to moderate breeze of 05 to 13 mph. 

SYNOPSIS:   

The Atlantic high-pressure system is influencing a dry and stable atmosphere across the region. Therefore, no significant shower activity is expected. Furthermore, persons with allergies and/or respiratory illnesses should remain vigilant as varying concentrations of Saharan dust will continue to affect air quality. 

Slight to moderate seas can be expected to peak at 6 feet. 

STATE OF THE SEA:  Slight to moderate       WAVES/SWELLS: 4 to 6 feet 

SPECIAL FEATURE: None. 

OUTLOOK through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with a brief shower possible. 

FORECASTER: Gordon 

3-DAY FORECAST