PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN | THE DAILY HERALD

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, July 20, 2022 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) July 21, 2022 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with scattered showers, some of which may be moderate to heavy and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.  

Forecast High: 32°C / 90°F             Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F 

Sunset Today: 6:50 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:47 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Thursday midday: East northeasterly to easterly with a gentle to fresh breeze of 12 to 19 mph and higher gusts. 

SYNOPSIS:   

Instability and moisture associated with an approaching tropical wave will cause cloudy periods, showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms mostly tonight. Saharan dust is expected to reduce air quality in the wake of the tropical wave. Persons with allergies and/or respiratory illnesses should be vigilant.  

Seas are expected to peak at 7 feet during the next few days. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution. 

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

SPECIAL FEATURES: None. 

OUTLOOK through Friday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.  

FORECASTER: Albert 

3-DAY FORECAST 

Source: The Daily Herald https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/public-weather-forecast-for-st-maarten-1455