PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN | THE DAILY HERALD

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, August 09, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) August 10, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon: Partly cloudy and hazy with brief showers possible. 

Tonight through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers possible. 

Forecast High: 32°C / 90°F             

Forecast Low: 27°C / 81°F 

Sunset Today: 6:43 P.M.                

Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:53 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 15 mph, and higher gusts possible. 

SYNOPSIS:   

Varying concentrations of Saharan Dust will affect air quality throughout the forecast period. Meanwhile, available moisture and instability associated with an approaching tropical wave and favorable upper-level conditions will continue to enhance isolated showers across the local area. Some showers may be heavy and can be accompanied by thunderstorms, particularly during the overnight hours. As a result, users in flood prone areas should remain vigilant. 

Seas are expected to be slight to moderate for the next few days. 

STATE OF THE SEA:  Slight to moderate        

WAVES/SWELLS: 4 to 6 feet 

SPECIAL FEATURES:  None. 

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

FORECASTER: Connor 

3-DAY FORECAST 

Source: The Daily Herald https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/public-weather-forecast-for-st-maarten-1727