GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Fire Department/Office of Disaster Management (ODM) Fire Chief Clive Richardson is calling on the community to closely monitor the progress of Potential Tropical Cyclone #6 (TC#6) that is expected to pass approximately 120 miles south of Sint Maarten on Tuesday.
Chairlady of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Prime Minister Hon. Silveria Jacobs, on Monday evening said: “Residents are requested to remain vigilant and prepared at all times, ensuring to stay tuned to Government authorized broadcasts to monitor this and all pending tropical systems.”
According to the Meteorological Department of Sint Maarten (MDS), TC#6 is forecast during its passage to bring rainfall amounts of about 1-2 inches, wind gusts up to 30 mph and thunderstorms from earlyTuesday morning through Wednesday.
MDS adds that street flooding is likely and a small craft
advisory is in effect for above normal seas.Residents of Sint Maarten are encouraged to monitor the updates from the MeteorologicalDepartment closely.
For official weather-related information, check out the website of the Meteorological Department of Sint Maarten (MDS): www.meteosxm.com or viawww.facebook.com/sxmweather
