Weather Forecast: Sunday to Tuesday

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN 

DATE ISSUED: Saturday, September 04, 2021 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Sunday evening (18:00 LST) September 05, 2021  

WEATHER:         

Tonight through Sunday evening: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a brief shower possible.  

Forecast High:   33°C / 91°F             Forecast Low:   28°C / 82°F     

Sunset Today:   6:23 P.M.                 Sunrise Tomorrow:   5:58 A.M.       

SURFACE WINDS:        
Tonight through Sunday evening: Northeast to east northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 14 mph.  

SYNOPSIS:   
Low moisture levels and a relatively stable atmosphere will restrict rainfall across the local area. Additionally, varying concentrations of Saharan dust will affect the region. Persons with allergies and/or respiratory illnesses should take the necessary precautions. 

Seas are expected to deteriorate from Sunday night as long period swells from Hurricane Larry begin affecting local waters. The strongest wave action will be along the eastern and northern coasts. A high surf advisory will be issued on Sunday. Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution.     

STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate        WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 7 feet      

SPECIAL FEATURES:    

At 5:00 pm, Hurricane Larry was located about 1050 miles east of St. Maarten. Larry is moving toward the west northwest near 14 mph. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 125 mph with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast over the next few days.
On its current forecast track, Hurricane Larry does not pose a direct threat to St. Maarten.
The Meteorological Department of St. Maarten will continue to monitor this system and update the public accordingly.   

OUTLOOK through Monday evening: Partly cloudy and breezy with a brief shower possible.      

3-DAY FORECAST