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Pm: No Serious Incidents Reported During Passage Of Hurricane Erin

A large amount of sargassum washed ashore along several beaches including Great Bay as pictured here along the Boardwalk Boulevard on Sunday.

  

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina reported that no serious incidents were recorded on the island following Hurricane Erin, and he urged everyone to remain vigilan Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Saturday, 16 August 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Sunday midday (12:00 LST) 17 August 2025TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN...A FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECTA SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECTWEATHER:This afternoon through Sunday midday: Cloudy to overcast with intermittent showers and possible thunderstorms.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:38 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:55 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Sunday midday: Southwesterly to southerly with a moderate to fresh breeze at 13 to 20 mph and higher gusts, mainly in or near showers.SYNOPSIS: Abundant moisture and instability associated with the passage of Hurricane Erin will cause cloudy skies, intermittent showers and possible thunderstorms across the local region Read more

Hurricane Erin Tropical Cyclone Update

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL052025

1120 AM AST Sat Aug 16 2025

Reports from an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate that Erin has become a Category 5 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale with maximum sustained winds near 160 mph (255 km/h).

The minimum pressure has fallen to near 917 mb (27.08 inches).

SUMMARY OF 1120 AM AST...1520 UTC...INFORMATION

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Center Of Erin At Closest Point

SPECIAL WEATHER BULLETIN # 8

DATE ISSUED: Saturday, 16 August 2025 TIME: 11:00 AM (15:00 UTC)

TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN...

A FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT

At 11:00am, the center of Hurricane Erin was located near latitude 19.7 North, longitude 62.8 West or about 115 miles north of St. Maarten. The system is moving toward the west near 17 mph (28 km/h). This motion is expected to continue this afternoon with a gradual decrease in forward speed, as it turns west-northwest Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Saturday, 16 August 2025 @ 06:00 LST (10:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Sunday morning (06:00 LST) 17 August 2025A TROPICAL STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTENA FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECTA SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECTWEATHER:Today through Sunday morning: Cloudy to overcast and breezy with intermittent showers and thunderstorms.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:38 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:55 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This morning: Westerly to southwesterly with a moderate to fresh breeze at 13 to 24 mph and higher gusts, mainly in or near showers.This afternoon through Sunday morning: Southerly to southeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze at 16 to 26 mph and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Abundant moisture and instability associated with the passage of Hurricane Erin will cause cloudy skies, intermittent showers and thunderstorms across the local region Read more

...A Tropical Storm Watch Is In Effect For St. Maarten A Flood Advisory Is In Effect A Small Craft Advisory Is In Effect

ERIN 180 MILES NORTHEAST

 WINDS 120mph

 SPECIAL WEATHER BULLETIN # 7  

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DATE ISSUED: Friday 15th August 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 16th August 2025ERIN BECOMES THE FIRST HURRICANE OF THE 2025 SEASON  A TROPICAL STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT RAINFALL/FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY,15TH AUGUST WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy at first, becoming increasingly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:39 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:55 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through tonight: Northeasterly to northwesterly with a light to moderate breeze at 4 to 13 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.Saturday morning through midday: Northwesterly to southwesterly with a moderate to strong breeze at 13 to 30 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability associated with Hurricane Erin will account for deteriorating weather conditions across the region Read more

...Erin Becomes The First Hurricane Of The 2025 Season...

...EXPECTED TO PASS NEAR OR NORTH OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS ON SATURDAY...

Hurricane Erin Advisory Number 17

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL052025

1100 AM AST Fri Aug 15 2025

SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION

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DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 14th August 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 15th August 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:39 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:55 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeasterly to north-easterly with a light to moderate breeze at 7 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: An increase in both moisture and instability ahead the Tropical Storm Erin will increase the likelihood of showers towards the end of the forecast period Read more

Eoc Meets To Discuss Preparations For 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Luc Mercelina, Chairman of the EOC (fourth right).

PHILIPSBURG--The Emergency Operations Center (EOC), including the ten Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) and other key stakeholders, met on Wednesday morning to discuss preparations for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Dr Read more

Mp Kotai Proposes One-Time Car Disposal Fee To Tackle Abandoned Vehicles, Help Public Transport

DP MP Viren Kotai

 

PHILIPSBURG--Democratic Party (DP) Member of Parliament (MP) Viren Kotai plans to propose legislation to introduce a one-time disposal fee for all new vehicle registrations Read more

Minister Gumbs: Students Register Too Late For Housing, Urged To Sign Up Early

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Melissa Gumbs said on Tuesday that she had been informed that many St. Maarten students wait too long to register on housing websites, often only a month or two before leaving for the Netherlands. She urged students to register as early as age 16 to increase their chances Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 12th August 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 13th August 2025

A DUST ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FROM 6PM TODAY

WEATHER:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy. Brief afternoon showers are possible.

Forecast High: 33C / 91F       Forecast Low: 28C / 82F

Sunset Today: 6:41 P.M.           Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:54 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a light to moderate breeze, at 7 to 13 mph.

SYNOPSIS:
A bout of Saharan dust is dominating conditions this forecast period, reducing both visibility and air quality Read more

Justice, Smmta Partner To Improve Marine Industry Standards, Security

From left: SMMTA President Jesse Peterson, SMMTA representative Andy Caballero, Section Head Border and Mobile Unit Ryan Peterson, SMMTA representative Monica Monroy, Policy Advisor Erling Hoeve, Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling, Board Member Lela Simmonds, IBPS Department Head Livingstone White, and Chief of Staff Cecil Nicholas.

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 11 August 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 12 August 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:41 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:54 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-northeasterly to east-southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze at 7 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: Increasing moisture and instability associated with a passing weak tropical wave may cause isolated showers, mainly during the latter part of the forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 8th August 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 9th August 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with a few brief showers possible.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 6:43 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:53 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a light to moderate breeze at 6 to 13 mph.SYNOPSIS: A relatively stable atmosphere and gentle winds will prevail across the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 7th August 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 8th August 2025 WEATHER:  This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with brief isolated showers possible. Forecast High:32C / 90F                 Forecast Low:28C / 82F Sunset Today:6:43 P.M.                                      Sunrise Tomorrow:5:53 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze at 7 to 14 mph. SYNOPSIS:   A high pressure ridge will maintain light to moderate winds across the region Read more

Ottley To Target Failing Schools, Low Wages, Gebe Crisis, Worker Abuse When Parliament Resumes

PHILIPSBURG--As Parliament prepares to resume on Monday, United Peoples (UP) party Member of Parliament (MP) Omar Ottley has outlined a series of pressing issues he plans to address, including underperformance in education, the lack of a liveable wage, the ongoing GEBE crisis, the treatment of seniors, and unresolved labour complaints.

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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, August 06, 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) August 07, 2025 WEATHER:  This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with brief showers possible. Forecast High:32C / 90F                 Forecast Low:28C / 82F Sunset Today:6:44 P.M.                                      Sunrise Tomorrow:5:53 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a light to moderate breeze at 6 to 14 mph. SYNOPSIS:   Despite a drier airmass moving into the region, patches of moisture moving with the winds could trigger brief showers Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 5 August 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 6 August 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday evening: Partly cloudy with brief showers.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 6:45 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:52 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday evening: East-northeasterly to east-southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: Patches of moisture associated with a trough moving through the local region will account for brief showers from time to time Read more

Former Teatt Minister Romeo Pantophlet Passes Away, Pm Luc Mercelina Pays Tribute

The late Romeo Pantophlet.

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has expressed deep condolences following the passing of former Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, T Read more

Diaspora Database Launched, Gumbs Seeks Housing Solutions For Students

Meet & Greet group photo.

THE HAGUE--While acknowledging the ongoing housing crisis in the Netherlands, Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Melissa Gumbs says her ministry is actively working on solutions for St. Maarten students studying abroad.

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Pm Warns Gebe Board: Resign Or Govt. Will Use Full Legal Powers

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has confirmed that the government, as sole shareholder of NV GEBE, instructed the companys Supervisory Board of Directors to voluntarily resign with immediate effect, citing a complete breakdown in trust, performance, and accountability.

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 4 August 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 5 August 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with light haze and brief showers possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 6:45 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:52 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly to east-northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: The concentration of Saharan dust affecting the local region is expected to gradually decrease towards the end of the day Read more