PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN | THE DAILY HERALD

 

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 09 August 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

 

This afternoon: Partly cloudy and slightly breezy with light haze and brief isolated showers.

Tonight through Saturday midday: Cloudy and slightly breezy with scattered showers.

 

Forecast High: 32°C / 90°F              

Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F

 

Sunset Today: 6:43 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:54 A.M.

 

This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 18 mph, and higher gusts possible.

 

Increased moisture and instability associated with a passing tropical wave will account for isolated showers. These showers are expected to become heavy and more widespread during the overnight hours into Saturday. Therefore, road-users are advised to be vigilant. Meanwhile, light concentrations of Saharan dust is affecting the region, reducing both visibility and air quality. Persons with allergies and/or respiratory illnesses should take the necessary precautions.

Seas peaking up to 6 feet are expected throughout the weekend.

 

 

STATE OF THE SEA:  Slight to moderate        

WAVES/SWELLS: 3 to 6 feet

 

 

SPECIAL FEATURE: 

None.

 

OUTLOOK through Sunday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with brief local showers.

 

FORECASTER: Connor