PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN | THE DAILY HERALD

DATE ISSUED: Friday, September 09, 2022 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) September 10, 2022 

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through tonight: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers and a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms. 

Saturday morning through midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.  

Forecast High: 32°C / 90°F             Forecast Low: 27°C / 81°F 

Sunset Today: 6:19 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:59 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Saturday midday: Southeasterly to easterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 10 mph, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times. 

SYNOPSIS:   

A loose surface pressure gradient will maintain mostly light winds. Meanwhile, a combination of daytime heating and moisture transported across the region is predicted to produce isolated showers and possible thunderstorms across the local area.  

Long period swells can be expected for the next few days. As a result, small craft operators are advised to exercise caution.  

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

SPECIAL FEATURE: None. 

OUTLOOK through Sunday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers. 

FORECASTER: Gordon 

3-DAY FORECAST 

Source: The Daily Herald https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/public-weather-forecast-for-st-maarten-1494