Tropical Storm Fiona

There are computer models having a tropical storm passing right over SXM. 96L invest is 900 miles east of SXM heading west. Friday will have the system closer to SXM with a clearer forecast if it is a threat to the Leeward islands.

That time of year.

Let's all pray!!!

Hopefully just some rain and some wind from a low grade tropical storm.

It's now TD 7

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All models showing a potential TS over St. Maarten/ St. Martin Saturday morning… Be prepared for flooding and stormy conditions. Plan ahead and get some food and beverages for the Weekend.

Those planning to fly in or out over the weekend may encounter a change of plans.

Yes, for sure, keep in touch with your airline!

Amen please God. Bless SXM 🙏👍

Latest from NHC

"A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* Saba and St. Eustatius
* St. Maarten
* Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts, Nevis, Montserrat, and Anguilla

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.

Interests elsewhere in the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin
Islands, Puerto Rico, and Hispaniola should monitor the progress of
this system. Additional tropical storm watches or warnings will
likely be required for portions of these areas later today."

Those of you on island, be especially careful Friday and Saturday and make plans to stay pretty close to home.

Please let this just be more than a little rain and wind but nothing too treacherous.

11 am advisory--Tropical Storm WARNING for St. Maarten. Tropical Storm WATCH for St. Martin. OK, kinda weird.

According to Storm Carib, closest point of approach is at 10 AM on Saturday morning, at a distance of 60 miles. Be careful out there folks!

We’re currently staying at the Flamingo Beach resort. The skies are cloudy and the surf is a little rougher than yesterday but nothing more at the moment. We are scheduled to leave back to Dallas on Sunday, so we’re watching the weather closely for further developments. Hopefully the island is spared of anything harsh and we can leave on schedule. We’ve had a wonderful week so we have nothing to complain about. This is our first visit but we look forward to many more in the future!

Glad you are enjoying yourselves. Hopefully you should be OK to leave on time on Sunday. Those expecting to leave on Saturday may have problems.

Just be CAREFUL on Saturday, and don't drive through any standing water.

It looks like Friday afternoon will be the beginning of this storm and should move away Saturday afternoon?
Puerto Rico looks to be in the track and hopefully it will recurve and go out to sea.
Recent models show Fiona tracking further south but SXM is going to get flooding rain and stormy weather.

5 PM advisory has the storm up to 60 mph and tropical storm warning now issued for St. Martin also.

Stay safe everyone!

The latest from this morning is that the winds are at 50 mph. They were 60 at one point yesterday, so that is good. The latest from Storm Carib has Fiona a little further away from SXM than predicted yesterday, with closest point of approach being 110 miles away, at 10:24 Saturday morning.

Everyone on island, stay safe and check in when you can!

All 🇸🇽 residents & visitors are urged to be off the road by 6pm today due to passing of Tropical Storm Fiona.
* Government offices & Businesses are to close by 2pm
* Essential Services to close by 5pm
* All off the road by 6pm (no curfew)
-- as per PM Jacobs
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Essential Services:
- supermarkets & grocery stores
- gas stations
- restaurants
- hardware stores
- pharmacies
Per the PM this morning

As of 10 am, looking fine here. Hard to tell a storm is approaching, We're fully provisioned and hunkered down for the day or two.

Elaine--makes sense. Hopefully everyone does stay off the roads. Sounds like there won't be anyplace to go anyway after 5 pm on the Dutch side anyway.

Take care and stay safe!

cruzer--I'm surprised they even have chairs out, especially since you said there were so few people staying there. I assume they will be putting them away early today.

Stay safe!

They won't!

We're getting pretty cloudy here in Cupecoy, but it's still bright and sunny. Had a nice 10 minute downpour 20 mins ago, brought the temp down a bit and brought a nice breeze. Opened up the house to blow out the curry aroma from last night!

Elaine,

Planning on where to eat already for next year's visit.
While the only Indian food we have eaten on the island is at Jai's, we might have to put your place on our list.

Wishing you a safe few days, always thinking of you both in the SXM family.

Thanks. House smells of lamb now!

So far today we've had sun, main, clouds over and over. It's getting closer, my windows just blew shut! And lovely sunshine.

Wow you finally learned how to cook curry and you Folks are enjoying it .

Ah Leslie, I've been making curry a long time! First thing I learned to cook here, my first teacher was a young man working on our building from Guyana!

Oh okay , then yes you do know how to cook it properly . Guyanese style curry is very good to eat and enjoy with some pepper lol.

Ah my dear, why do you think I'm always looking for wiri wiri peppers???

BTW - good morning everyone. We have slept through the storm so far Windy and cloudy at the moment. Don't see branches down, but I expect there is flooding.

Latest from the NHC says the storm was south of where they thought it was and it has gone past the closest point of approach, so hopefully the worst is over there. Hopefully just some rain for the cisterns.

Oh yeah, we got plenty rain! PM may call for curfew. We now have our house open to catch the wind.

Tropical Storm Fiona Update 9am
Essential businesses (see list in photo) may be able to reopen at 2:00pm as of today, Saturday. Confirmation on this will be made in government's 12pm update.
Airport assessing whether reopening at 11am as planned is still feasible. Assessment meeting at 9:30am.
Tropical Storm Warning still in effect.
Flooding advisory in effect.
All strongly advised to remain indoors.
(Source: Govt. of St. Maarten)

Just announced.

Airport Update
Princess Juliana International Airport to remain closed on Saturday September 17, 2022.
Airport reopens tomorrow, Sunday, September 18, 2022, at 7:00am.
(Source: PJIA)

Hoping the worse of the storm stays away and minor flooding is as bad as it gets. Can’t help but wonder what Lake Mullet and White Sands Lake, to name but a few spots, are like today since minimal rain usually causes maximum issues in both places. And those but a few normal trouble spots.
The big thing is people stay safe.

Hello Pat ,
We all are okay just the flooding in some areas as you mentioned and others even worst.
Back to business tomorrow where we have two arrivals thus far .

Sounds like good news!
Hope that's the end of it and all are safe!!

Hope everyone heeds the warnings.

The PM has been posting flooding pictures this morning on FB

https://www.facebook.com/silveriaj

We be staying home.

PM just said essential services can open 2:pm today at their discretion. All business can reopen 6 am tomorrow

She just did a quick update and included video and pictures from different places this morning. I'll provide the LINK when it is available

Here is the link to PM's address page with more video. Way different weather on the Atlantic side

https://www.facebook.com/SXMGOV/videos/482223197091716

My AA flight from Miami to Anguilla was cancelled this morning, after we boarded the aircraft!
Oh well, another week in Miami Beach!

[quote=BillandElaine]They won't!
quote]

They did.

Sorry, not following. What did they do??

You mentioned you hoped they (GCBC) would remove he beach chairs soon, BillandfElaine stated they won't, and I said they did.

The chairs are still stowed, it continues to rain, and we head to Mary's boon later today. Too bad The Palms is closed for vacation--I'll miss the drunken ribs.

NHC 5am advisory: SXM will get 2 additional inches of rain and Puerto Rico forecast to receive 25 inches of rain causing life threatening flooding. Sunset Beach Bar cam showing beach erosion and sand on the road. Stay Safe!

Actually Carol, you said "Elaine--makes sense. Hopefully everyone does stay off the roads." And I said, they didn't. And they didn't

I know nothing of GCBC

Sorry, I misinterpreted.

OK, glad I wasn't the only one that seemed dense!

Hard to keep track after 5 pages! LOL

Now Hurricane Fiona 🌀


Drphilsxm

Two pages are one too many for my island frazzled mind,

Looking forward to getting out this afternoon and listen to some great music at Cafe Rembrandt

Elbo Room?

Enjoy!