DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 12th August 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 13th August 2026
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy, slightly hazy and slightly breezy with isolated showers.
Forecast High: 33°C / 91°F Forecast Low: 28°C / 82°F
Sunset Today: 6:41 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:54 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly to southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph; higher gusts are likely.
SYNOPSIS:
A high-pressure system will maintain a relatively stable atmosphere and slightly breezy conditions over the area. Additionally, hot and humid conditions will prevail. Remember to stay hydrated, keep cool & shaded whenever possible. Meanwhile, a plume of Saharan dust will affect air quality. Those with allergies and/or respiratory illnesses should be aware.
Smooth to moderate sea conditions will prevail.
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SEA CONDITIONS: |
STATE: |
WAVES/SWELLS: |
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Sheltered Areas |
Smooth |
Below 2ft |
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Open Waters |
Slight to moderate |
2 – 5ft |
SPECIAL FEATURE:
1. An area of low pressure located over the Central Tropical Atlantic has a high chance of formation over the next 2 days.
2. A tropical wave located just offshore of the coast of west Africa has a low chance of formation over the next 7 days.
The Meteorological Department of St. Maarten will continue to monitor both systems and update the public accordingly.
OUTLOOK through Friday midday: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with brisk showers.
3-DAY FORECAST
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DAY |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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WEATHER |
Partly Cloudy Sl. Breezy & Sl. Hazy Isolated Showers |
Partly Cloudy Hazy & Breezy Brisk Showers |
Partly Cloudy Hazy & Breezy Isolated Showers Possible |
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HIGH TEMP |
33°C / 91°F |
33°C / 91°F |
33°C / 91°F |
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LOW TEMP |
28°C / 82°F |
28°C / 82°F |
27°C / 81°F |
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SUNRISE |
05:54 AM |
05:54 AM |
05:55 AM |
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SUNSET |
06:41 PM |
06:40 PM |
06:39 PM |
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FORECASTER: Eugenio |
