Weather Forecast: Thursday to Saturday

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN 

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Thursday evening (18:00 LST) April 15, 2021 

WEATHER:     

Tonight through Thursday evening: Partly cloudy and hazy with a brief local shower possible. 

Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F             Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F 

Sunset Today: 6:28 P.M.                 Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:55 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS: 
Tonight through Thursday evening: Northwesterly veering to northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 03 to 12 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times. 

SYNOPSIS:    

A loose surface pressure gradient will maintain light winds across the region during this forecast period. Additionally, limited moisture in the wake of a weak frontal boundary and the presence Sharan dust will limit the chances shower activity.  

Seas will remain slight to moderate during the next few days. 

STATE OF THE SEA: Slight to moderate           WAVES/SWELLS: 3 to 5 feet  

SPECIAL FEATURES: Based on model outputs, very fine particles of volcanic ash from the La Soufriere volcano could reach close to or possibly over the local area during the next few days. This volcanic ash may be combined with low concentrations of Saharan dust further limiting visibility and affecting sensitive persons. Therefore, persons with allergies and/or respiratory illnesses should take the necessary precautions.  

The Meteorological Department of St. Maarten will continue to monitor the situation and update the public accordingly. 

OUTLOOK through Friday evening: Partly cloudy to cloudy, slight haze with isolated showers. 

3-DAY FORECAST