PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) September 13, 2023

…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Occasionally cloudy with brief isolated showers possible.

Forecast High: 33°C / 91°F             Forecast Low: 28°C / 82°F

Sunset Today: 6:17 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:00 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: South southwesterly to south southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS:

Warm southerly winds along with available moisture at the lower levels of the atmosphere may cause a few isolated showers across the local area.

Seas will continue to peak at 8 feet with long period swells during the next few days. Swimmers and small craft operators should continue to exercise caution.

STATE OF THE SEA:  Moderate to rough      WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet

SPECIAL FEATURE:  None.

The Meteorological Department St. Maarten will continue to monitor the Atlantic and update the public accordingly. 

OUTLOOK through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy with brief isolated showers possible.

FORECASTER: Albert

3-DAY FORECAST