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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 23rd September 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 24th September 2025
WEATHER: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Generally cloUDy with scattered showers aND thuNDerstorms.
Forecast High: 32C / 90F Forecast Low: 25C / 77F
Sunset Today: 6:08 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:02 A.M
SURFACE WINDS: Today through Wednesday morning: East to Southeast, with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 18 mph aND higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS: An approaching tropical wave will account for periods of cloUDiness, showers aND thuNDerstorms particularly this evening aND overnight. As heavy showers are expected, flooding is possible in vulnerable areas aND a Flood Advisory may be issued as the situation warrants. However, those accessing low-lying aND flood-prone areas are advised to exercise caution. Slight to moderate sea coNDitions will prevail this forecast period.
STATE OF THE SEA: Slight to moderate WAVES/SWELLS: 3 to 6 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: 1. A tropical wave just east of the Leeward IslaNDs is producing disorganized showers aND thuNDerstorms aND has a medium (60%) chance of development within the next 7 days. This system could bring significant rainfall across the local area (this evening aND overnight), before continuing west-northwest. 2. Another tropical wave in the Central Tropical Atlantic has a medium to high (50 90%) chance of development over the next 2-7 days. Environmental coNDitions are expected to become more favourable over the next several days, increasing the potential for the formation of a tropical depression by the latter part of this week. The Meteorological Department of St. Maarten will continue monitoring the Atlantic aND provide updates accordingly.
OUTLOOK through Thursday midday: Partly cloUDy to cloUDy with scattered showers. Isolated thuNDerstorms are likely.
FORECASTER: Craig / HeNDerson
The next weather forecast will be issued: Today at 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC).
