PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Monday, September 19, 2016 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) September 20, 2016
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly to occasionally cloudy with isolated showers possible.
Forecast High: 31°C / 88°F Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F
Sunset Today: 6:11 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:01 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East to southeast with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 12 miles per hour.
SYNOPSIS:
Weak instability and available low level moisture will account for cloudy periods and possible isolated showers across the local area during this forecast period.
Additionally, a deteriorating trend in sea condition is expected from tomorrow.
STATE OF THE SEA: Slight to moderate WAVES/SWELLS: 3 to 5 feet
SPECIAL FEATURES:
At 11 am, Tropical Storm Karl was located about 840 miles east of St. Maarten. Karl is moving towards the west at 13 mph with maximum sustained winds near 40 mph. Karl is expected to turn toward the west northwest on Tuesday. This system is forecast to pass north of the Lesser Antilles on Wednesday. Residents are advised to keep updated on its progress.
A broad area of low pressure located in the Eastern Atlantic continues to produce disorganized showers and thunderstorms and a tropical depression could form later today.
This system has 70%(high) chance for formation during the next 48 hours and a 80%(high) chance during the next 5 days.
The Meteorological Department of St. Maarten will continue to monitor the progress of these systems.
OUTLOOK through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to with isolated showers possible and a risk of thunder.
FORECASTER: Gordon
The next weather forecast will be issued today at 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC).
