Meteorological Department St. Maarten
At 5:00 AM (0900 UTC), Tropical Storm Earl was located about 120 miles northeast of St. Maarten. The storm is moving toward the west-northwest at near 13 mph (20 km/h), and this motion, with a decrease in forward speed is expected through early Sunday. On this forecast track, Tropical Storm Earl is forecast to pass about 80 miles (128 km) north northeast of St. Maarten later today. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Slow strengthening is possible during the next few days.
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND:
WIND: Windy conditions are expected over the local area with gusts up to 40 mph (65 km/h) through the next 12-48 hours.
RAINFALL: Tropical Storm Earl could produce up to 4 inch of rainfall through Sunday over the local area with thunderstorms. Residents and users of areas prone to flooding are advised to exercise caution as some showers may be heavy and lead to flooding.
SEAS: Moderate to rough seas peaking up to 8 feet.
Residents and visitors are advised to remain vigilant, use caution outdoors, and monitor all subsequent updates.
Forecast Section
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