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DATE ISSUED: Friday, August 18, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) August 19, 2023
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloUDy, breezy aND hazy with isolated showers possible.
Forecast High: 33C / 91F Forecast Low: 28C / 82F
Sunset Today: 6:37 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:56 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 19 mph aND occasioSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAl higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
A tightened surface pressure gradient will cause brisk wiNDs across the region. Lingering moisture at the lower levels of the atmosphere may produce isolated showers. AdditioSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAlly, varying concentrations of Saharan dust will continue to affect air quality during the next several days. Persons with allergies aND/or respiratory illnesses should exercise caution.
A small craft advisory remains in effect as seas are expected to peak near 9 feet. Small craft operators aND swimmers should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 9 feet
SPECIAL FEATURES: An area of low pressure located several huNDred miles east southeast of the Lesser Antilles has a low chance of formation through the next 7 days. Another area of low pressure over the central tropical Atlantic has a medium chance of formation within the next 7 days.
The Meteorological Department St. Maarten will continue to monitor the progress of these systems aND keep the public updated.
OUTLOOK through SuNDay midday: Partly cloUDy, breezy aND hazy, becoming cloUDy at times with isolated showers possible.
FORECASTER: Albert
3-DAY FORECAST
DAY
Friday
Saturday
SuNDay
WEATHER
Partly CloUDy/CloUDy,
Breezy, Hazy,
Isolated Showers
Partly CloUDy,
Brief Showers possible
Breezy,
HIGH TEMP
32C / 90F
33C / 91F
LOW TEMP
27C / 81F
28C / 82F
SUNRISE
05:55 AM
05:56 AM
SUNSET
06:37 PM
06:36 PM
