According to the Meteorological Department of Sint Maarten (MDS), a tropical wave moving towards the Lesser Antilles has a chance of development over the next few days but currently does not pose a direct threat to the country.
The Office of Disaster Management (ODM) which falls under the Fire Department (Ministry of General Affairs) headed by Fire Chief/Disaster Coordinator Clive Richardson, is appealing to all residents and businesses to closely monitor weather reports as we now enter the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season as of mid-August.
For official weather-related information, check out the website of the Meteorological Department of St. Maarten (MDS): www.meteosxm.com or visit their social media page Facebook.com/sxmweather/
You have the time now to prepare in a timely manner for the peak months of the hurricane season. Remember, it only takes one hurricane to make it a bad season. The peak period of the hurricane season is from mid-August to mid-October.
The remaining storm names for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season are: Dolly, Edouard, Fay, Gonzalo, Hanna, Isaias, Josephine, Kyle, Leah, Marco, Nana, Omar, Paulette, Rene, Sally, Teddy, Vicky, and Wilfred.
The community is urged to learn more about hurricane hazards and how to prepare for a storm/hurricane strike by visiting the Government website: www.sintmaartengov.org/hurricane where you will be able to download your “Hurricane Season Readiness Guide’ and “Hurricane Tracking Chart.”
Listen to the Government Radio station – SXMGOV 107.9FM – for official information and news before, during and after a hurricane. You can also follow weather related news and information as well as national addresses by the Prime Minister, chairperson of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) by going to @SXMGOV Facebook Page.