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Weather Forecast: Wednesday to Friday

Weather Forecast: Wednesday to Friday
PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 20 May 2025 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC) 
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday evening (18:00 LST) 21 May 2025
WEATHER:
Forecast High: 31°C / 88°F              
Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F
Sunset Today: 6:40 P.M.                  
Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:38 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS: 
Tonight through Wednesday evening: Southeasterly to easterly with a light to gentle breeze at 5 to 10 mph.
SYNOPSIS: 
A loose surface pressure gradient will maintain mostly light winds during this forecast period. Meanwhile, a stable atmosphere will continue to restrict significant shower activity. However, brief showers remain possible.
Tranquil marine conditions are expected for the next few days.
STATE OF THE SEA:  Slight              
WAVES/SWELLS: up to 3 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Thursday evening: Partly cloudy with brief local showers possible.
 
3-DAY FORECAST
DAY 
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
 WEATHER
Partly Cloudy,
Brief Showers possible
Partly Cloudy,
Brief Showers possible
Partly Cloudy,
Brief Showers possible
HIGH TEMP
31°C / 88°F
31°C / 88°F
31°C / 88°F
LOW TEMP
26°C / 79°F
26°C / 79°F
26°C / 79°F
SUNRISE
05:38 AM
05:37 AM
05:37 AM
SUNSET
06:41 PM
06:41 PM
06:41 PM
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Urgent Public Meeting of Parliament to discuss the escalating state of crime, the deteriorating conditions at the Point Blanche Prison, and the vulnerable state of the Justice Ministry

Urgent Public Meeting of Parliament to discuss the escalating state of crime, the deteriorating conditions at the Point Blanche Prison, and the vulnerable state of the Justice Ministry

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - The House of Parliament will sit in a Public meeting on May 20, 2025.

The Public meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 14.00 hrs. in the Legislative Hall at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Minister of Justice will be in attendance.

The agenda point is:

Deliberations with the Minister of Justice on the escalating state of crime, the deteriorating conditions at the Point Blanche Prison, and the vulnerable state of the Justice Ministry (IS/1050/2024-2025 dated May 16, 2025)

This meeting was requested by MP O.E.C. Ottley, MP F.A. Lacroes and MP L.C.J. Lewis

Members of the public are invited to the House of Parliament to attend parliamentary deliberations. All persons visiting the House of Parliament must adhere to the house rules.

The House of Parliament is located across from the Court House in Philipsburg. 

The parliamentary sessions will be carried live on TV 15, Soualiga Headlines, via SXM GOV radio FM 107.9, via Pearl Radio FM 98.1, the audio via the internet www.youtube.com/c/SintMaartenParliament and www.pearlfmradio.sx

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The Commitee Parlatino Matters of the Parliament of Sint Maarten to meet for discussion on necessary actions regarding the letter from Parlatino, and presentations by committee members

The Commitee Parlatino Matters of the Parliament of Sint Maarten to meet for discussion on necessary actions regarding the letter from Parlatino, and presentations by committee members

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - The Permanent Committee of Parlatino Matters (CPM) of Parliament will be meeting on May 20, 2025.

The Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 10.00 hrs. in the Legislative Hall at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg.

The agenda points are:

  1. Incoming documents
  1. Discussion on the content, implications, and necessary parliamentary actions regarding the letter from Parlatino registered under IS/634/2024-2025
  1. Establishing a structured approach for reporting after each Parlatino Committee meeting
  1. Presentations by committee members of the Committee of Political, Municipal affairs and Integration on meetings held in October 2024, November 2024 and March 2025 – MP F.A. Lacroes, MP L.C.J. Lewis, MP V.V. Kotai and MP S.D.M.  Roseburg
  1. Presentations by committee members of the Committee on Gender Equality, Children and Youth on meetings held in October 2024, November 2024, and March 2025 – MP V.C. Jansen-Webster, MP S.D.M.  Roseburg and MP D.T.J. York
  1. Presentations by committee members of the Committee on Indigenous, Afro-Descendant Peoples and Ethnic Groups on meetings held in March 2025 - MP V.V. Kotai and MP D.C. Labega
  2. Presentations by committee members of the Committee on Public Services and Consumer Protection on meetings held in April 2025 – MP F.A. Lacroes and MP V.V. Kotai
  1. Presentations by committee members of the Committee on Economic Affairs, Social Debt and Regional Development on meetings held in April 2025 – MP C.L. Wever and MP D.T.J. York (IS/766/2024-2025 dated March 25, 2025, and IS/898/2024-2025 dated April 14, 2025)

Agenda points 2-8 were requested by MP F.A. Lacroes, Chairman of the Committee.

Members of the public are invited to the House of Parliament to attend parliamentary deliberations. All persons visiting the House of Parliament must adhere to the house rules.

The House of Parliament is located across from the Court House in Philipsburg. 

The parliamentary sessions will be carried live on TV 15, Soualiga Headlines, via SXM GOV radio FM 107.9, via Pearl Radio FM 98.1, the audio via the internet www.sxmparliament.org, www.pearlfmradio.sx and www.youtube.com/c/SintMaartenParliament 

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Weather Forecast: Tuesday to Thursday

Weather Forecast: Tuesday to Thursday
PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Monday, 19th May 2025 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC) 
VALID UNTIL: Tuesday evening (18:00 LST) 20th May 2025
WEATHER:
Forecast High: 31°C / 88°F               Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F
Sunset Today: 6:40 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:38 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS: 
Tonight through Tuesday evening: East southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze at 5 to 13 mph.
SYNOPSIS: 
The atmosphere across the region will remain relatively stable. However, available moisture may trigger brief isolated showers. Meanwhile, light to moderate winds will persist.
Slight seas are expected through the next few days.
STATE OF THE SEA: Slight               WAVES/SWELLS: up to 3 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Wednesday evening: Partly cloudy with brief isolated showers possible.
 
3-DAY FORECAST
DAY 
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
 WEATHER
Partly Cloudy,
Brief Showers possible
Partly Cloudy,
Brief Showers possible
Fair/Partly Cloudy,
Brief Showers possible
HIGH TEMP
31°C / 88°F
31°C / 88°F
31°C / 88°F
LOW TEMP
26°C / 79°F
26°C / 79°F
27°C / 81°F
SUNRISE
05:38 AM
05:38 AM
05:37 AM
SUNSET
06:40 PM
06:41 PM
06:41 PM
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Weather Forecast: Monday to Wednesday

Weather Forecast: Monday to Wednesday
Meteorological Department of St. Maarten
Modesta Drive #12, Simpson Bay
Tel #: (1-721) 545-4226
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PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Sunday, 18th May 2025 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC)  
VALID UNTIL: Monday evening (18:00 LST) 19th May 2025 
WEATHER:  
Tonight through Monday evening: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers. 
Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F                 Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F 
Sunset Today: 6:40 P.M.                                      Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:38 A.M. 
SURFACE WINDS:  
Tonight through Monday evening: East-southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze at 5 to 13 mph. 
SYNOPSIS:   
The atmosphere across the region will remain sufficiently moist and unstable to cause cloudy periods and isolated showers during this forecast period. Residents and users of areas prone to flooding should remain vigilant. Meanwhile, a slackened surface pressure gradient will maintain light to moderate winds. 
Seas are expected to gradually subside during the overnight hours.
STATE OF THE SEA: Slight             WAVES/SWELLS: 2 to 4 feet  
SPECIAL FEATURE: None. 
OUTLOOK through Tuesday evening: Partly cloudy with isolated showers possible. 
 
3-DAY FORECAST  
DAY  
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday 
 WEATHER 
Partly Cloudy/Cloudy, Isolated Showers
Partly Cloudy,
Brief Showers possible
Partly Cloudy, 
Brief Showers possible 
HIGH TEMP 
30°C / 86°F 
30°C / 86°F 
31°C / 88°F 
LOW TEMP 
25°C / 77°F 
26°C / 79°F 
26°C / 79°F 
SUNRISE 
05:38 AM 
05:38 AM 
05:38 AM 
SUNSET 
06:40 PM 
06:40 PM 
06:41 PM
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Weather Forecast: Sunday to Tuesday

Weather Forecast: Sunday to Tuesday
PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Saturday, 17th May 2025 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC)  
VALID UNTIL: Sunday evening (18:00 LST) 18th May 2025 
…FLOOD ADVISORY EXTENDED TO 12PM SUNDAY, MAY 18TH 2025… 
WEATHER:  
Tonight through Sunday evening: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. 
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F                    Forecast Low: 23°C / 73°F 
Sunset Today: 6:39 P.M.                        Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:38 A.M. 
SURFACE WINDS:  
Tonight through Sunday evening: Northeasterly to southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze at 6 to 15 mph and higher gusts in or near showers. 
SYNOPSIS:   
A multi-layered trough will maintain moist and unstable conditions across the region. Therefore, cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms could be expected during this forecast period. Residents and users of areas prone to flooding and rock-slides are advised to remain vigilant as soils are saturated and some showers may be heavy.
Seas will peak near 7 feet before subsiding Sunday night into Monday morning. Small craft operators and swimmers should maintain caution. 
STATE OF THE SEA: Slight to moderate       WAVES/SWELLS: 3 to 7 feet 
SPECIAL FEATURE: None. 
OUTLOOK through Monday evening: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers and possible thunderstorms. 
3-DAY FORECAST  
DAY  
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday 
 WEATHER 
Mostly Cloudy, 
Scattered Showers, Isolated Thunderstorms 
Partly Cloudy/Cloudy, Isolated Showers, Possible Thunderstorms 
Partly Cloudy, 
Isolated Showers Possible
HIGH TEMP 
29°C / 84°F 
29°C / 84°F 
30°C / 86°F 
LOW TEMP 
23°C / 73°F 
24°C / 75°F 
25°C / 77°F 
SUNRISE 
05:38 AM 
05:38 AM 
05:38 AM 
SUNSET 
06:40 PM 
06:40 PM 
06:40 PM
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Weather Forecast: Saturday to Monday. …A FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 12PM SATURDAY 17TH MAY 2025…

Weather Forecast: Saturday to Monday. …A FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 12PM SATURDAY 17TH MAY 2025…
PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Friday 16th May 2025 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC) 
VALID UNTIL: Saturday evening (18:00 LST) 17th May 2025
…A FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 12PM SATURDAY 17TH MAY 2025…
WEATHER:
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F               Forecast Low: 23°C / 73°F
Sunset Today: 6:39 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS: 
Tonight through Saturday evening: East-northeasterly to east-southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 15 mph and higher gusts near showers.
SYNOPSIS: 
Available moisture and instability associated with an upper level trough will cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms across the region. Residents and users of areas prone to flooding and rock-slide are advised to be vigilant as some showers are expected to be heavy.
Seas will peak near 7 feet before subsiding Sunday night into Monday morning. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Slight to moderate       WAVES/SWELLS: 3 to 7 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Sunday evening: Mostly cloudy with isolated showers. Isolated thunderstorms are likely.
 
3-DAY FORECAST
DAY
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
WEATHER
Cloudy / Overcast,
Scattered Showers,
Isolated Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy,
Isolated Showers, Thunderstorms Possible
Partly Cloudy,
Isolated Showers Possible
HIGH TEMP
29°C / 84°F
29°C / 84°F
30°C / 86°F
LOW TEMP
23°C / 73°F
24°C / 75°F
24°C / 75°F
SUNRISE
05:39 AM
05:38 AM
05:38 AM
SUNSET
06:39 PM
06:40 PM
06:40 PM
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Weather Forecast: Friday to Sunday

Weather Forecast: Friday to Sunday
PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 15 May 2025 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC) 
VALID UNTIL: Friday evening (18:00 LST) 16 May 2025
WEATHER:
Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F              
Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F
Sunset Today: 6:38 P.M.                  
Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS: 
Tonight through Friday evening: East-northeasterly to east-southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 15 mph, and possible higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS: 
Overall weather conditions are expected to remain fairly stable, before deteriorating towards the end of the forecast period. Cloudy skies, scattered showers, and isolated thunderstorms may cause hazardous road conditions. Therefore residents and visitors are advised to be vigilant for future alerts, and be mindful of possible street-flooding.
Additionally, light concentrations of Saharan dust will affect air quality during the next couple of days.
Slight to moderate seas will prevail. However, small-craft operators and swimmers should maintain caution.
STATE OF THE SEA:  Slight to moderate       
WAVES/SWELLS: 4 to 7 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
 
3-DAY FORECAST
DAY 
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
 WEATHER
Partly Cloudy/Cloudy,
Brief Showers possible
Cloudy,
Scattered Showers,  Isolated Thunderstorms
Partly Cloudy/Cloudy,  Isolated Showers, possible Thunderstorms
HIGH TEMP
30°C / 86°F
29°C / 84°F
29°C / 84°F
LOW TEMP
25°C / 77°F
23°C / 73°F
24°C / 75°F
SUNRISE
05:39 AM
05:39 AM
05:38 AM
SUNSET
06:39 PM
06:39 PM
06:40 PM
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Weather Forecast: Thursday to Saturday

Weather Forecast: Thursday to Saturday
PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 14 May 2025 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC) 
VALID UNTIL: Thursday evening (18:00 LST) 15 May 2025
WEATHER:
Forecast High: 31°C / 88°F              
Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F
Sunset Today: 6:38 P.M.                  
Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS: 
Tonight through Thursday evening: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 15 mph, and possible higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS: 
Despite patches of low-level clouds that may cause brief showers from time to time, fair and stable conditions will prevail.
Slight to moderate seas will continue through the next few days. However, small-craft operators and swimmers should maintain caution.
STATE OF THE SEA:  Moderate             
WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 7 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
 
3-DAY FORECAST
DAY 
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
 WEATHER
Fair/Partly Cloudy,
Brief Showers possible
Partly Cloudy,
Isolated Showers
Partly Cloudy/Cloudy, Scattered Showers, possible Thunderstorms
HIGH TEMP
31°C / 88°F
30°C / 86°F
29°C / 84°F
LOW TEMP
26°C / 79°F
25°C / 77°F
24°C / 75°F
SUNRISE
05:39 AM
05:39 AM
05:39 AM
SUNSET
06:38 PM
06:39 PM
06:39 PM
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Weather Forecast: Wednesday to Friday

Weather Forecast: Wednesday to Friday
PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 13th May 2025 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC) 
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday evening (18:00 LST) 14th May 2025
…THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED…
WEATHER:
Forecast High: 31°C / 88°F               Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F
Sunset Today: 6:38 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:40 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS: 
Tonight through Wednesday evening: East-northeasterly to easterly with a moderate to fresh breeze at 13 to 20 mph and occasional higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS: 
Drifting patches of low level clouds may cause brief showers as they move across the local region. Breezy conditions will persist through the next few days due to a tight surface pressure gradient.
Seas will remain moderate through the next few days. Small-craft operators and swimmers should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate          WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 7 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
 
3-DAY FORECAST
DAY 
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
 WEATHER
Partly Cloudy,
Breezy,
Brief Showers possible
Partly Cloudy,
Breezy,
Brief Isolated Showers
Generally Cloudy, Scattered Showers,
Possible thunderstorms
HIGH TEMP
31°C / 88°F
31°C / 88°F
29°C / 84°F
LOW TEMP
26°C / 79°F
25°C / 77°F
24°C / 75°F
SUNRISE
05:40 AM
05:39 AM
05:39 AM
SUNSET
06:38 PM
06:38 PM
06:39 PM
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