PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN | THE DAILY HERALD

July 4, 2024

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 4 July 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 5 July 2024

…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL 6PM TODAY…

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers and possible thunderstorms.

Forecast High: 31°C / 88°F Forecast Low: 27°C / 81°F

Sunset Today: 6:52 P.M.

Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:42 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:

This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly to southeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 9 to 16 mph, and possible higher gusts.

SYNOPSIS:

Lingering moisture and instability associated with a recent tropical wave will cause cloudy periods, isolated showers, and possible isolated thunderstorms. Some of these showers may be heavy at times, caution is advised in flood-prone areas. Meanwhile, varying concentrations of Saharan dust will occur across the local region. Persons with respiratory illnesses/allergies should take precautions.

Rough seas, up to 8 feet are expected today. Small craft-operators and swimmers are advised to exercise caution.

STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough

WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 8 feet

SPECIAL FEATURE:

The Meteorological Department St. Maarten will continue to monitor the Atlantic and update the public accordingly.

OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and hazy with local showers possible.

FORECASTER: Connor

3-DAY FORECAST

DAY	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
WEATHER	Partly Cloudy/Cloudy, Isolated Showers, possible Thunder	Partly Cloudy, Hazy, Slightly Breezy, Isolated Showers	Partly Cloudy, Hazy, possible Local Showers
HIGH TEMP	31°C / 88°F	33°C / 91°F	33°C / 91°F
LOW TEMP	27°C / 81°F	28°C / 82°F	28°C / 82°F
SUNRISE	05:42 AM	05:42 AM	05:42 AM
SUNSET	06:52 PM	06:52 PM	06:52 PM