PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) October 26, 2023

WEATHER:    

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

Forecast High: 32°C / 90°F             Forecast Low: 27°C / 81°F

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

SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northwesterly to northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 4 to 8 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.

SYNOPSIS: 

A multi layered trough will account for isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms across the region. Meanwhile, a loose surface pressure gradient will continue to produce light winds.
Seas are expected to gradually deteriorate for 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 Friday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers.

FORECASTER: Albert/Eugenio

3-DAY FORECAST