PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Friday, 1 November 2024 @ 06:00 LST (10:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Saturday morning (06:00 LST) 2 November 2024
WEATHER:
Today through Saturday morning: Cloudy to overcast and slightly breezy with intermittent rain-showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F
Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunset Today: 5:40 P.M.
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:12 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
Today through Saturday morning: East-northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 18 mph, and higher gusts in or near showers.
SYNOPSIS:
Cloudy skies, intermittent & wide-spread rain-showers, and isolated thunderstorms will continue throughout the forecast period as unstable conditions persist across the local region. Some of these showers may be heavy at times. Therefore, road-users are advised to be vigilant, due to possible street-flooding and rock-slides, particularly along low-lying & hillside areas.
Rough seas, peaking up to 9 feet, are expected through the next 24 or so hours. However, seas will remain elevated throughout the weekend. Small craft operators and swimmers should maintain caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough
WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 9 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
The Meteorological Department of St. Maarten will continue to monitor the Atlantic and update the public accordingly.
OUTLOOK through Sunday morning: Cloudy with scattered showers and possible thunderstorms.
FORECASTER: Connor
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