PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- Fire Chief and National Disaster Coordinator of the Office of Disaster Management (ODM) Clive Richardson, is calling on residents especially motorists to avoid low-lying areas due to a heavy rainfall/flood advisory that is current in effect.
The Meteorological Department of St. Maarten (MDS) (www.meteosxm.com or Facebook.com/sxmweather/) on Tuesday evening issued a special weather bulletin due to the anticipated passing of a strong tropical wave within the next 24 to 48 hours.
MDS expects scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely to occur Wednesday through Thursday. Showers may be heavy at times and could lead to localized flooding over
sections of the island. Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution.
In the event of heavy rainfall, be aware of flash flooding in low lying areas and rock falls. Motorists/Residents in areas prone to flooding should act and stay away from these areas until the water levels subside.
The following areas are prone to flooding: Jump Up Casino, Emmaplein #1, Philipsburg; A.T. Illidge Road Round-a-bout;
L.B. Scot Road, from Emilio Wilson Park until Cake House Supermarket; Zagersgut, from Petro Plus Gas Station until the Seventh Day Adventist Church; Wegelegen Road, Cay Hill - from Wegelegen Road Roundabout until the One Tete Loke Roundabout; Beacon Hill Road - from Sunset Bar & Grill until the beginning of White Sands Road; Rhine Road – aka Mullet Bay Road, after Sonesta Maho Beach Hotel to the entrance of Cupecoy from the intersection of University Drive until intersection of Rio Grande.
