PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN | THE DAILY HERALD

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) June 23, 2021 

WEATHER:      

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Cloudy, becoming fair to partly cloudy, slightly hazy, and breezy with brief showers possible.   

Forecast High: 31°C / 88°F                Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F  

Sunset Today: 6:50 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:38 A.M.    

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East-northeasterly with a gentle to fresh breeze of 10 to 18 mph and higher gusts possible.  

SYNOPSIS:     

A drier airmass is moving over the region, this will lower the chances of showers. Additionally, a plume of Saharan dust will further reduce visibility and any significant shower activity. Persons with allergies/respiratory illnesses should take the necessary precautions.     

Moderate sea conditions are predicted for the next few days. Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution.   

STATE OF THE SEA:  Moderate                WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 6 feet   

SPECIAL FEATURES:  None.  

OUTLOOK through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and hazy with brief showers possible.    

FORECASTER: Pierre 

Source: The Daily Herald https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/public-weather-forecast-for-st-maarten-1154