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Local Weather…
Becoming Cloudy & Breezy with increasing showers (some heavy) & a possible thunderstorm/two. Due to High Seas (up to 8ft), sea-caution is strongly advised.
Danny becomes a tropical depression…
As of 8am, the center of Tropical Depression Danny is…
* Located: 15.9 N 61.5 W (+/- 160 miles SE of St. Maarten)
* Max. winds: 35mph
* Moving: W at 12mph
* Forecasted track: just south of St. Maarten today, if it continues on its present track — currently passing between Guadeloupe & Dominica
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Tropical Storm Watch for: St. Maarten has been canceled
Tropical Storm Warning issued for: Saba and St. Eustatius
A Tropical Storm Warning means tropical storm conditions are possible within the warning area, in this case, within 24 hours.
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Danny is forecast to continue weakening slowly (possibly dissipating by tonight). Additionally, even though Danny has been downgraded to a tropical depression, it is still expected to bring some rain & gusty winds to the North-eastern Caribbean — throughout the day.
We will continue to closely monitor its progress.
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Elsewhere in the Atlantic…
Two tropical disturbances have the potential to develop into a tropical cyclone (i.e. depression or storm) within the next few days.
1. High (90%) Chance in 48 hours, High (90%) Chance in 5 days
2. Low (10%) Chance in 48 hours, Low (20%) Chance in 5 days
We will continue to monitor their progress — especially the one behind Tropical Storm Danny (#1) — which could possibly develop into Tropical Storm Erika.
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Schools closed today…
According to a Press Release from the Government of St. Maarten:
“ALL SCHOOLS are to remain CLOSED on MONDAY (24-Aug) due to the passing of Tropical Storm Danny.
Relevant authorities will be closely monitoring the situation, and official information about the school day of Tuesday (25-Aug) will be forthcoming as soon as possible.”
All Businesses closed today…
According to a Press Statement from the Prime Minister of St. Maarten:
“ALL BUSINESSES (including restaurants, casinos, and non-emergency government services) are to CLOSE today MONDAY (24-Aug) until further notice, as a precautionary measure. This is to safeguard life and property in the event things should change.”
Ariport remains open today…
According to a Press Release from PJIA:
“SXM Airport will remain OPEN today MONDAY (24-Aug), after following standard international safety measures related to the passage of a storm. Should the weather conditions change, the situation will be re-evaluated accordingly. Travelers should contact the respective airlines for flight information.
Note:
- SSS-Islands: St. Maarten = 18.0°N, 63.1°W | Saba = 17.6°N, 63.2°W | St. Eustatius = 17.5°N, 63.0°W
- Neighboring Islands: Anguilla = 18.2°N, 63.1°W | St. Barths = 17.9°N, 62.8°W | Antigua = 17.1°N, 61.9°W | Barbuda = 17.6°N, 61.8°W | St. Croix = 17.7°N, 64.7°W | St. Thomas = 18.3°N, 64.9°W | Tortola = 18.4°N, 64.6°W
- Remaining names for this year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season are: Danny, Erika, Fred, Grace, Henri, Ida, Joaquin, Kate, Larry, Mindy, Nicholas, Odette, Peter, Rose, Sam, Teresa, Victor, Wanda.
- Future Tropical updates will be sent out periodically (as needed).
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