MET OFFICE: PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN

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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, May 09, 2017 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday evening (18:00 LST) May 10, 2017

WEATHER:
Tonight through Wednesday evening: Cloudy to overcast and breezy with scattered showers, some of which may be heavy and a chance of isolated thunder.

Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 23°C / 73°F

Sunset Today: 6:36 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:41 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:
Tonight through Wednesday evening: Southeast with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 18 mph, and higher gusts.

SYNOPSIS:
Moisture and instability associated with a trough system will continue to affect the region. As a result, mostly cloudy skies, with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunder can be expected across the forecast area. Residents and users of areas prone to flooding should exercise caution.
Seas are expected to peak near 6 feet before deteriorating on Wednesday night. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.

STATE OF THE SEA: Slight to moderate WAVES/SWELLS: 4 to 6 feet

SPECIAL FEATURE: None.

OUTLOOK through Thursday evening: Mostly Cloudy with scattered showers.

FORECASTER: Albert

The next weather forecast will be issued Wednesday at 06:00 LST (10:00 UTC).