PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN | THE DAILY HERALD

DATE ISSUED: Friday 23^rd August 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 24^th August 2024

 

This afternoon: Hot, slightly hazy and breezy.

Tonight, through Saturday midday: Warm and breezy with isolated showers.

 

Forecast High:     33°C / 91°F               

Forecast Low:      29°C / 84°F

 

Sunset Today:     6:33 P.M.                   

Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:57 A.M.

 

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

 

A plume of Saharan dust is reducing visibility, air quality, and moisture levels across the region. Persons with allergies and/or respiratory illnesses should take the necessary precautions. Meanwhile, hot and humid conditions persist as stable conditions dominate. Stay hydrated and keep to the shade whenever possible.

Seas will remain slight to moderate throughout the weekend.

 

STATE OF THE SEA:  Slight to moderate        WAVES/SWELLS: 3 to 5 feet

 

SPECIAL FEATURE: None. 

 

OUTLOOK through Sunday midday: Hot and humid with scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms are likely.

 

FORECASTER: Craig