Weather Forecast: Wednesday to Friday

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN 

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday evening (18:00 LST) October 13, 2021 

…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN
UNTIL 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2021… 

…A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE… 

WEATHER:      

Tonight through Wednesday evening: Generally cloudy, slightly hazy and breezy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. 

Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F             Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F  

Sunset Today: 5:52 P.M.                 Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:05 A.M.    

SURFACE WINDS: 
Tonight through Wednesday evening: Southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 09 to 18 mph and occasional higher gusts. 

SYNOPSIS:    

A strong tropical wave will account for cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms across the region. Residents and users of areas prone to flooding and rock-fall should be vigilant as showers may be heavy at times.  

Furthermore, varying concentrations of Saharan dust will affect visibility and air quality. Persons with allergies or respiratory illnesses should continue taking precautions. 

Small craft and high surf advisories are in effect for St. Maarten as long period northerly swells will continue to produce above normal seas. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution. 

STATE OF THE SEA:  Moderate to rough      WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet   

SPECIAL FEATURE:   

A tropical wave located in the vicinity of the Lesser Antilles is moving westward near 15 mph. Environmental conditions are not favorable for development of this system, however, it is expected to cause moderate to heavy showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds across the region tonight and tomorrow.  

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

OUTLOOK through Thursday evening: Generally cloudy and slightly hazy with moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms. 

3-DAY FORECAST