PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, October 24, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) October 25, 2023

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers and possible isolated thunderstorms.

Forecast High: 31°C / 88°F             Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F

Sunset Today: 5:44 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:09 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Southwesterly to westerly with a light to gentle breeze of 4 to 10 mph and occasional higher gust possible.

SYNOPSIS: 

Instability and lingering moisture associated with Hurricane Tammy will cause cloudy periods, showers and possible thunderstorms across the region. Some of these showers may be moderate to heavy, therefore, residents and users of areas prone to flooding should remain vigilant.

Seas are expected to be slight to moderate through the next few days.

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

SPECIAL FEATURE: None

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

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

FORECASTER: Albert/Eugenio

3-DAY FORECAST