According to the National Hurricane Center 11.00am advisory, TS Maria could become a Tropical Depression or Tropical Wave later today.
TS Maria is located 25 miles North East of Antigua and is moving North West. According to the Meteorological Department of Curacao (MDC), TS Maria is forecast to pass 25 miles North of Sint Maarten as a Tropical Depression on Saturday night.
With tropical storm conditions no longer a factor, the possibility still exist for heavy rainfall and some gusty winds during passing rain squalls. Bearing the aforementioned in mind, street flooding and flooding in low lying areas is still possible. Motorists should therefore drive with caution if they encounter street flooding.
The Princess Juliana International Airport remains opened, however many flights were cancelled due to the anticipated deterioration in weather conditions.
Persons should call their respective airlines or 546-7777 for flight information.
The ferry service between the island and Anguilla has been cancelled since early Saturday morning until further notice.
The Office of Disaster Management (ODM) would like to thank the general public for their preventative response to this threat and to continue to be vigilant for the remainder of the 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
ODM will continue to monitor TS Maria until the system has cleared our area.