DATE ISSUED: Monday, July 29, 2019 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) July 30, 2019
…A HEAVY RAINFALL ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL 6:00PM TODAY…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through tonight: Mainly cloudy to overcast and breezy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Tuesday morning through midday: Cloudy and breezy with isolated showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F
Sunset Today: 6:48 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:50 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-northeast to southeast with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 20 miles per hour and higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
Abundant moisture and instability associated with an active tropical wave will continue to influence inclement weather across the local area. Heavy showers accompanied by thunderstorms will prolong flooding in low-lying areas as well as rock falls/landslides along hillsides. Residents and users of areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to be vigilant and/or avoid these areas whenever possible. A heavy rainfall advisory is in effect issued for St. Maarten until this evening.
Moderate marine conditions will prevail for the next few days, with wave heights up to 7 feet. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 7 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.
FORECASTER: Gordon
