TEST TEST TEST! A Dust Advisory is in effect for St. Maarten

Alert Severity:

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Sahara Dust Haze

Saharan Dust Advisory #1- Yellow Level

Expired: Sahara Dust Haze

Yellow severity

Language:

Category:

Met

Urgency:

Expected

Severity:

Moderate

Certainty:

Likely

Time period

Issued Mon 20 Apr 2026 19:27
Effective: Mon 20 Apr 2026 19:30
Onset: Mon 20 Apr 2026 22:00
Expires: Tue 21 Apr 2026 10:00

Area

Event Description

Test!: A dense plume of Saharan dust is likely to affect St. Maarten during the next few days. Reduced visibility and degraded air quality may impact health.

Instructions

Limit prolonged outdoor exposure and take precautions if you have respiratory conditions. Monitor official weather updates from the Meteorological Department of St. Maarten at www.meteosxm.com. Next update: 6:00 A.M tomorrow.