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PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN | THE DAILY HERALD

July 19, 2024

DATE ISSUED: Friday 19th July 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 20th July 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon: Variably cloudy, and hazy with scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms are possible.

This evening through Saturday midday: Warm, breezy, and hazy.

Forecast High: 31°C / 88°F Forecast Low: 27°C / 81°F

Sunset Today: 6:51 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:47 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:

Today through Saturday midday: East to southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 18 mph, and higher gusts.

SYNOPSIS:

A tropical wave is affecting the region. Showers are expected during the early afternoon and may become heavy and thundery. Persons in flood-prone areas are advised to be alert. Meanwhile, breezy conditions persist. Additionally, a thick plume of Saharan dust is affecting the region, reducing both visibility and air quality through the next couple of days. Persons with allergies and/or respiratory illnesses should take the necessary precautions.

Slight to moderate seas will persist through the weekend.

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

SPECIAL FEATURE: None.

OUTLOOK through Sunday midday: Breezy, and hazy. Brief showers possible.

FORECASTER: Craig

3-DAY FORECAST

DAY	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
WEATHER	Partly Cloudy/Cloudy, Breezy, Hazy, Scattered Showers Isolated Thunderstorms	Partly Cloudy, Breezy, Hazy,	Partly Cloudy, Hazy, Brief Showers possible
HIGH TEMP	32°C / 90°F	33°C / 91°F	33°C / 91°F
LOW TEMP	27°C / 81°F	27°C / 81°F	27°C / 81°F
SUNRISE	05:47 AM	05:47 AM	05:47 AM
SUNSET	06:51 PM	06:51 PM	06:50 PM