Daily Forecast: St. Maarten-St. Eustatius-Saba (SSS Islands)

Today's Weather Update As of Tuesday, 23 August, 2011 - 9:00am.

Almanac 2011: 235 days in, 130 days remaining Hurricane Season: 84 days in, 100 days remaining  Today's Temps High: 87F/31C, feels like 93F/34C Low: 78F/26C, feels like 82F/29C Local Weather Partly to Mostly Cloudy & Breezy with showers from time to time. Lingering moisture in the atmosphere will allow for a few showers from time to time with a gradual decrease in winds. Therefore expect breezy conditions and shower activity to persist at least through Wednesday. Residents (and visitors) are still advised to use caution when traveling through low-lying and flood-prone areas, as flooding is still possible as showers continue to fall. Otherwise, mariners (boaters & beach-goers) should continue to exercise extreme caution in the open waters as the seas are still a bit rough and above-normal winds still prevail. Winds: are generally from the East to Southeast at 10 to 25 miles per hour, with higher gusts near showers upto 30 miles per hour. Seas: are moderate to fairly rough with wave heights between 3 to 6 feet, and will continue to gradually decrease. The Small Craft Advisory has been lifted. Tropical Weather Active Storms: Hurricane Irene. * Irene strengthened to a Category 2 hurricane on Monday evening and is maintaining its strength as it continues to move Westnorthwest towards the Turks & Caicos Islands and the southeastern Bahamas. As of 8am this morning, Irene had maximum sustained winds of 100mph and was located at 20.6N 70.6W or about 520miles NW of St. Maarten. Hurricane Irene does NOT pose any threat to the SSS (or surrounding) Islands; however shower activity and breezy conditions will still prevail for the next couple of days. * Additionally, a tropical wave just off the coast of Africa or about 300miles SE of the Cape Verde Islands has a low (20%) chance of developing into a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours, as it moves West at 10mph. This system is about a week away, so it is too soon to determine when/where it will progress. Special Weather A moderate earthquake occurred near St. Maarten yesterday afternoon at 1:18pm (local time). The magnitude was 4.9 on the richter scale with an epicenter of 17.8N 63.0W or about 15miles SE of Philipsburg, St. Maarten. No damage reports have been received at this time. Outlook for tomorrow  Partly Cloudy with a few showers from time to time.               Today's Sunset: 6:33pm Tomorrow's Sunrise: 5:56am Do you have any Weather Photos? If you have any footage of heavy showers, flooding, clouds, sea conditions, or anything that you would like to share that is weather-related, please send them to EyeReporters@Eye4Weather.com with the location of each photo. We will post them on our FaceBook Fan Page and our (future) website. Thank you for sharing and be safe! CONTACT US Desiree_Connor@Eye4Weather.com http://eye4weather.blogspot.com Up-to-date Info: www.Facebook.com/Eye4Weather View Video Forecasts at www.FlamboyantBroadcasting.com/Eye4Weather www.FaceBook.com/Eye4Weather www.YouTube.com/Eye4Weather Note: Videos will be updated by 1:00pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays.

Daily Forecast: St. Maarten-St. Eustatius-Saba (SSS Islands)

Today's Weather Update As of Monday, 22 August, 2011 - 12:30pm.

Almanac 2011: 234 days in, 131 days remaining Hurricane Season: 83 days in, 101 days remaining  Today's Temps High: 86F/30C, feels like 92F/33C Low: 78F/26C, feels like 83F/28C Local Weather Partly to Mostly Cloudy & Windy with periodic showers and a possible thunderstorm or two. Hurricane Irene continues to move away from the local region. Lingering moisture left behind this system will allow for a few showers from time to time today and tomorrow, with a gradual decrease in winds. Therefore expect breezy conditions to persist at least through Tuesday. Residents (and visitors) are still advised to use caution when traveling through low-lying and flood-prone areas, as the water will take some time to subside. Furthermore, some more flooding is still possible as showers continue to fall. Otherwise, mariners (boaters & beach-goers) should continue to exercise extreme caution in the open waters as the seas are still rough and strong winds still persist. Winds: are generally from the East at 15 to 25 miles per hour, with higher gusts near showers upto 35 miles per hour. Seas: are fairly choppy to rough with wave heights between 6 to 9 feet, and will gradually decrease as of tomorrow. A Small Craft Advisory is still in effect and mariners are advised not to venture out of port during the next 24 hours. Tropical Weather Active Storms: Tropical Depression Harvey, Hurricane Irene. * Tropical Depression Harvey made a second landfall in Veracruz, Mexico this morning and is expected to continue dissipating and should be completely diminished by tonight. Harvey does NOT pose any threat to the SSS Islands nor any other Caribbean islands. * Tropical Storm Irene was upggraded to Hurricane Irene this morning, and continues to move away from the local region. As of 11am this morning, the center of Irene was locaed at 19.2N 67.5W or about  180mi WNW of St. Maarten/105mi WNW of San Juan, Puerto Rico/70mi NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic with maximum sustained winds of 80mph (Cat.1), and is moving West-Northwest at 13mph. Although Irene has passed our area, we will still experience showers and windy conditions at least through Tuesday.  Tropical Storm Warnings for the SSS and surrounding Islands have been discontinued. Special Weather None. Outlook for tomorrow  Partly to Mostly Cloudy with decreasing showers & winds.               Today's Sunset: 6:34pm Tomorrow's Sunrise: 5:56am Do you have any Weather Photos? If you have any footage of heavy showers, flooding, clouds, sea conditions, or anything that you would like to share that is weather-related, please send them toEyeReporters@Eye4Weather.com with the location of each photo. We will post them on our FaceBook Fan Page and our (future) website. Thank you for sharing and be safe! CONTACT US Desiree_Connor@Eye4Weather.com http://eye4weather.blogspot.com Up-to-date Info: www.Facebook.com/Eye4Weather View Video Forecasts at www.FlamboyantBroadcasting.com/Eye4Weather www.FaceBook.com/Eye4Weather www.YouTube.com/Eye4Weather Note: Videos will be updated by 1:00pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays.

Daily Forecast: St. Maarten-St. Eustatius-Saba (SSS Islands)

Today's Weather Update As of Sunday, 21 August, 2011 - 9:00am.

Almanac 2011: 233 days in, 132 days remaining Hurricane Season: 82 days in, 102 days remaining  Today's Temps High: 86F/30C, feels like 88F/31C Low: 78F/26C, feels like 82F/28C Local Weather Cloudy & Windy with showers (some heavy) and a thunderstorm or two. The approaching tropical wave developed into Tropical Storm Irene (see details below) and has begun affecting the local region of the SSS (and surrounding) Islands as of last night. Irene will continue to move West across the Lesser Antilles, bringing showers and windy conditions to the local area at least through Monday. Some of these showers will be heavy and will cause street-flooding. Residents (and visitors) are urged to use extreme caution when traveling through low-lying and flood-prone areas. Seas will continue to deteriorate and a Small Craft Advisory is in effect until further notice. Therefore, mariners (boaters & beach-goers) are urged to exercise extreme caution in the regional waters. Winds: are generally from the East to Northeast at 25 to 45 miles per hour, with higher gusts near showers upto 60 miles per hour. Seas: are fairly choppy with wave heights between 4 to 8 feet, becoming rough with wave heights up to 10 feet. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect and mariners are advised not to venture out of port during the next 24 hours. Tropical Weather Active Storms: Tropical Depression Harvey, Tropical Storm Irene. * Tropical Storm Harvey was downgraded to a Tropical Depression during the overnight hours after making landfall as a tropical storm along the coast of Belize. Harvy is expected to dissipate by tomorrow and does NOT pose any threat to the SSS Islands nor any other Caribbean islands. * Tropical Storm Irene formed Saturday evening just East of the Lesser Antilles. As of 8am this morning, the center of Irene was locaed at 16.5N 62.0W or about 130miles SSE of St. Maarten/35miles WNW of Guadeloupe/45miles SSW of Antigua with maximum sustained winds of 50mph, and is moving West at 21mph. Although the center will pass South of the local region, heavy showers and strong gusty winds will still be experienced over the SSS (and surrounding) Islands today and possibly into tomorrow. Irene is expected to strengthen to hurricane strength within the next 24 or so hours; here are the watches & warnings: Hurricane Warning: Southern Coast of the Dominican Republic (from Cabo Engano - the Haiti border). Hurricane Watch: Puerto Rico, Vieques, Culebra. Tropical Storm Warning: St. Maarten/St. Martin, St. Eustatius, Saba, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Vieques, Culebra, St. Barths, Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla, Montserrat, British Virgin Islands, Northern Coast of the Dominican Republic (from the Haiti border - Cabo Engano). Tropical Storm Watch: Haiti.   Special Weather None. Outlook for tomorrow  Partly to Mostly Cloudy with decreasing showers & winds.               Today's Sunset: 6:35pm Tomorrow's Sunrise: 5:56am Do you have any Weather Photos? If you have any footage of heavy showers, flooding, clouds, sea conditions, or anything that you would like to share that is weather-related, please send them to EyeReporters@Eye4Weather.com with the location of each photo. We will post them on our FaceBook Fan Page and our (future) website. Thank you for sharing and be safe! CONTACT US Desiree_Connor@Eye4Weather.com http://eye4weather.blogspot.com Up-to-date Info: www.Facebook.com/Eye4Weather View Video Forecasts at www.FlamboyantBroadcasting.com/Eye4Weather www.FaceBook.com/Eye4Weather www.YouTube.com/Eye4Weather Note: Videos will be updated by 1:00pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays.

Daily Forecast: St. Maarten-St. Eustatius-Saba (SSS Islands)

Today's Weather Update As of Saturday, 20 August, 2011 - 9:00am.

Almanac 2011: 232 days in, 133 days remaining Hurricane Season: 81 days in, 103 days remaining  Today's Temps High: 87F/31C, feels like 95F/35C Low: 79F/26C, feels like 83F/28C Local Weather Partly Cloudy with a few passing showers, becoming breezy. A tropical wave (see details below) is forecast to move into the Eastern Caribbean as early as tonight and into tomorrow morning. Increasing showers and windy conditions are expected through the SSS Islands and surrounding islands such as Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands by tomorrow. Some of these showers will be heavy and can cause street-flooding. Residents (and visitors) are urged to use extreme caution when traveling through low-lying and flood-prone areas. Seas will also begin to deteriorate and a small craft advisory will most likely be issued later. Therefore, mariners (boaters & beach-goers) should exercise extreme caution in the regional waters. Winds: are generally from the East to Northeast at 10 to 20 miles per hour, becoming 15 to 30 miles per hour with higher gusts near showers. Seas: are moderate to fairly choppy with wave heights between 3 to 6 feet, becoming rough with wave heights up to 9 feet. Tropical Weather Active Storms: Tropical Storm Harvey. * Tropical Depression 8 was upgraded to Tropical Storm Harvey yesterday afternoon, and has maximum sustained winds of 60mph. Harvey is located about 10miles NE of Isla Roatan, Honduras or about 135miles SE of Belize City and is forecast to make landfall as a minor Hurricane this afternoon or this evening. This system poses NO threat to the SSS Islands nor any other Caribbean islands. * A tropical wave located about 500mi East of the Lesser Antilles is expected to move into the local region by late Saturday/early Sunday, bringing showers/thunderstorms and gusty winds to the SSS (and surrounding) Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. This system has a high (80%) chance to develop into a tropical depression as it moves into an area that is more favorable for development.  * Additionally, another tropical wave located about 100 miles S of the Cape Verde Islands has a medium (40%) chance of developing into a tropical cyclone as it moves Westward and across the Atlantic Ocean. This system is about 5 days away from the local region, so it is too soon to determine when/where this system will progress. Special Weather None. Outlook for tomorrow  Partly Cloudy with showers and windy conditions.            Today's Sunset: 6:35pm Tomorrow's Sunrise: 5:56am Do you have any Weather Photos? If you have any footage of heavy showers, flooding, clouds, sea conditions, or anything that you would like to share that is weather-related, please send them toEyeReporters@Eye4Weather.com with the location of each photo. We will post them on our FaceBook Fan Page and our (future) website. Thank you for sharing and be safe! CONTACT US Desiree_Connor@Eye4Weather.com http://eye4weather.blogspot.com Up-to-date Info: www.Facebook.com/Eye4Weather View Video Forecasts at www.FlamboyantBroadcasting.com/Eye4Weather www.FaceBook.com/Eye4Weather www.YouTube.com/Eye4Weather Note: Videos will be updated by 1:00pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays.

Daily Forecast: St. Maarten-St. Eustatius-Saba (SSS Islands)

Today's Weather Update As of Friday, 19 August, 2011 - 9:00am.

Almanac 2011: 231 days in, 134 days remaining Hurricane Season: 80 days in, 104 days remaining  Today's Temps High: 87F/31C, feels like 95F/35C Low: 79F/26C, feels like 84F/29C Local Weather Partly Cloudy, with a few passing showers. Moisture ahead of the approaching tropical wave (see below) will induce a few passing showers over parts of the SSS (and surrounding) Islands over the next 24 to 36 hours. Increasing showers and windy conditions will be felt as of tomorrow and through at least Monday. Therefore, mariners (boaters & beach-goers) should continue to exercise caution in the open waters. Winds: are generally from the East at 8 to 18 miles per hour, with occasional higher gusts near showers. Seas: are moderate to fairly choppy with wave heights between 3 to 5 feet. Tropical Weather Active Storms: Tropical Depression 8. * The tropical wave located in the Western Caribbean developed into Tropical Depression 8 last night, as it approaches the coast of Northeastern Honduras. TD8 is forecast to skirt Honduras and become a tropical storm, with a landfall expected on Saturday and Guatemala/Belize border on Sunday, and does NOT pose a threat to the SSS (nor surrounding) Islands. * A tropical wave located about 1000mi East of the Lesser Antilles is expected to move into the local region by late Saturday/early Sunday, bringing showers/thunderstorms and gusty winds to the SSS (and surrounding) Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. This system has a medium (40%) chance to develop into a tropical depression as it moves into an area that is more favorable for development. * Additionally, another tropical wave located just off the African coast also has a medium (50%) chance of developing into a tropical cyclone as it moves Westward and across the Atlantic Ocean. This system is about 5-6 days away from the local region, so it is too soon to determine when/where this system will progress. Special Weather A noteworthy earthquake occurred near the East Coast of Honshu, Japan this morning at 1:36am (local time). The magnitude was 6.3 on the richter scale with an epicenter of 37.7N, 141.7E or about 70mi E of Fukushimi, Honshu, Japan or 175mi NE of Tokyo, Japan. The tsunami advisory that was issued soon after the earthquake has been lifted. Outlook for tomorrow  Partly Cloudy with increasing showers and wind conditions.            Today's Sunset: 6:36pm Tomorrow's Sunrise: 5:55am Do you have any Weather Photos? If you have any footage of heavy showers, flooding, clouds, sea conditions, or anything that you would like to share that is weather-related, please send them toEyeReporters@Eye4Weather.com with the location of each photo. We will post them on our FaceBook Fan Page and our (future) website. Thank you for sharing and be safe! CONTACT US Desiree_Connor@Eye4Weather.com http://eye4weather.blogspot.com Up-to-date Info: www.Facebook.com/Eye4Weather View Video Forecasts at www.FlamboyantBroadcasting.com/Eye4Weather www.FaceBook.com/Eye4Weather www.YouTube.com/Eye4Weather Note: Videos will be updated by 1:00pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays.

Daily Forecast: St. Maarten-St. Eustatius-Saba (SSS Islands)

Today's Weather Update As of Thursday, 18 August, 2011 - 9:30am.

Almanac 2011: 230 days in, 135 days remaining Hurricane Season: 79 days in, 105 days remaining  Today's Temps High: 86F/30C, feels like 96F/36C Low: 78F/26C, feels like 83F/28C Local Weather Partly Cloudy and breezy, with a passing shower or two possible. An area of dry air is moving into the local region and will limit the chances for showers for the next 24 to 36 hours. However, local effects such as daytime heating may still induce a passing shower or two over parts of the SSS (and surrounding) Islands. Furthermore, mariners (boaters & beach-goers) should continue to exercise caution in the open waters, as the Small Craft Advisory is still in effect. Winds: are generally from the East at 10 to 25 miles per hour, with occasional higher gusts. Seas: are moderate to fairly rough with wave heights between 3 to 6 feet, and gradually decreasing by tomorrow. Tropical Weather Active Storms: None. * A tropical wave, located in the Western Caribbean, is still showing signs of developing into a tropical depression (possibly by later today) and will minimally impact parts of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands through Saturday.  * Elsewhere, a tropical wave located almost mid-way between Africa and the Lesser Antilles is expected to reach the local region by the end of the weekend. This system is moving into warmer waters and conditions are becoming more favorable for development. However, it is still too soon to determine what land areas will be eventually affected. * Additionally, a new tropical wave is over the extreme Northern tip of Africa and will emerge over the Atlantic Ocean during the next day or so. It is too soon to determine if this system will eventually develop. Special Weather None.  Outlook for tomorrow  Partly Cloudy and HOT, with a shower or two possible.            Today's Sunset: 6:37pm Tomorrow's Sunrise: 5:55am Do you have any Weather Photos? If you have any footage of heavy showers, flooding, clouds, sea conditions, or anything that you would like to share that is weather-related, please send them toEyeReporters@Eye4Weather.com with the location of each photo. We will post them on our FaceBook Fan Page and our (future) website. Thank you for sharing and be safe! CONTACT US Desiree_Connor@Eye4Weather.com http://eye4weather.blogspot.com Up-to-date Info: www.Facebook.com/Eye4Weather View Video Forecasts at www.FlamboyantBroadcasting.com/Eye4Weather www.FaceBook.com/Eye4Weather www.YouTube.com/Eye4Weather Note: Videos will be updated by 1:00pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays.

Daily Forecast: St. Maarten-St. Eustatius-Saba (SSS Islands)

Today's Weather Update As of Wednesday, 17 August, 2011 - 9:00am.

Almanac 2011: 229 days in, 136 days remaining Hurricane Season: 78 days in, 106 days remaining  Today's Temps High: 86F/30C, feels like 93F/34C Low: 78F/26C, feels like 84F/29C Local Weather Partly Cloudy and breezy, with a few passing showers. Lingering moisture left behind the tropical wave that passed just South of the area yesterday will induce some shower activity over parts of the SSS (and surrounding) Islands during the next 24 hours. Windy conditions will also remain for the next 24 hours. Therefore, sea conditions will continue to be fairly rough and is forecast to begin improving by tomorrow afternoon. Mariners (boaters & beach-goers) are urged to continue using caution as a Small Craft Advisory remains in effect until further notice. Winds: are generally from the East at 10 to 25 miles per hour with higher gusts up to 30 miles per hour, mainly near showers. Seas: are moderate to fairly rough with wave heights between 3 to 7 feet, decreasing to up to 5 feet by tomorrow. Tropical Weather Active Storms: None. * Tropical Storm Gert degenerated to a non-tropical storm over the North Atlantic on Tuesday afternoon.  * A tropical wave is moving into the Western Caribbean, leaving a tail of moisture behind it that will bring local showers to the SSS (and surrounding) Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands today. This system is still showing signs for developing into a tropical cyclone within the next couple of days. * Elsewhere, a tropical wave located near the Cape Verde Islands is about 5-6 days away from the Lesser Antilles. Environmental conditions are conducive for development as it crosses the Atlantic, but it is too soon to tell if/when this development will occur. Special Weather None.  Outlook for tomorrow  Partly Cloudy and breezy, with a brief shower or two possible.            Today's Sunset: 6:37pm Tomorrow's Sunrise: 5:55am Do you have any Weather Photos? If you have any footage of heavy showers, flooding, clouds, sea conditions, or anything that you would like to share that is weather-related, please send them toEyeReporters@Eye4Weather.com with the location of each photo. We will post them on our FaceBook Fan Page and our (future) website. Thank you for sharing and be safe! CONTACT US Desiree_Connor@Eye4Weather.com http://eye4weather.blogspot.com Up-to-date Info: www.Facebook.com/Eye4Weather View Video Forecasts at www.FlamboyantBroadcasting.com/Eye4Weather www.FaceBook.com/Eye4Weather www.YouTube.com/Eye4Weather Note: Videos will be updated by 1:00pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays.