DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 13 August, 2024
TIME: 8:15 PM (00:15 UTC)   

…TROPICAL STORM WARNING DISCONTINUED FOR ST. MAARTEN…

…A FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6PM WED. AUGUST 14, 2024.….

… A SMALL CRAFT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…

 At 8:00 pm

• Tropical Storm Ernesto was located at 18.4N 64.7W, or approximately 110 miles west northwest of St. Maarten.
• This system is moving west northwestward at 18 mph (30 km/h) with maximum sustained winds have increase to 65 mph (100 km/h) and higher gusts.
• Ernesto may become a hurricane tonight or early Wednesday.
• Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185km) from the center.
• Ernesto continues to move away from St. Maarten.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS FOR ST. MAARTEN:

• • • Seas: Rough seas (up to 12 feet) will gradually subside as Ernesto moves further away. A Small Craft Warning remains in effect until further notice. Small craft operators and swimmers are advised to avoid open waters.
    • Weather: Generally overcast, with scattered showers, (2 to 4 inches of accumulated rainfall) and windy with thunderstorms. A gradual improvement is anticipated by Wednesday. Residents should remain vigilant and exercise extreme caution.
    • Gusty winds continue to be recorded at the airport this evening.

Residents and visitors are urged to finalize preparations and monitor all subsequent updates via our website www.meteosxm.com or facebook.com/sxmweather. 

The Meteorological Department of St. Maarten will continue to monitor the progress of this system and update the public accordingly. 

FORECASTER: Leblanc

This is the final Bulletin on Tropical Storm Ernesto follow the regular forecasts for further updates