PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Saturday, August 27, 2016 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Sunday midday (12:00 LST) August 28, 2016
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Sunday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers possible.
Forecast High: 31°C / 88°F Forecast Low: 27°C / 81°F
Sunset Today: 6:30 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:57 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Sunday midday: East northeasterly to southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 12 miles per hour, becoming lighter and variable at times.
SYNOPSIS:
The atmosphere across the region remains sufficiently moist and unstable to support the development of isolated showers during this forecast period.
Seas are peaking near 6 feet but expected to subside tonight. Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to maintain caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Slight to moderate WAVES/SWELLS: 4 to 6 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: Tropical Storm Gaston continues to move away from the Lesser Antilles with maximum sustained winds near 70 mph. Gaston poses no threat to St. Maarten.
The St. Maarten Meteorological Department will continue to monitor the progress of this system.
OUTLOOK through Monday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.
FORECASTER: Albert
The next weather forecast will be issued today at 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC).
For further information visit our website: www.meteosxm.com.
