A HEAVY RAINFALL ADVISORY IS
IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN
UNTIL 6:00PM TODAY…
WEATHER:
Today: Mainly cloudy and breezy
with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Tonight through Tuesday morning: Cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.
Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F
Sunset Today: 6:48 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:50 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
Today through Tuesday morning: East-northeast to southeast with
a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 20 miles per hour and higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
Abundant moisture and instability associated with an active tropical wave will continue to influence inclement weather across the region today. Showers may become heavy, accompanied by thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding in low-lying areas as well as rock falls/landslides along hillsides can be expected. Residents and users of areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to be vigilant and/or avoid these areas whenever possible. A heavy rainfall advisory is in effect issued for St. Maarten until this evening.
Moderate marine conditions will prevail for the next few days, with wave heights up to 7 feet. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 7 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Wednesday morning: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.
FORECASTER: Gordon
