PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, December 20, 2016 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) December 21, 2016
...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy; becoming cloudy at times with passing showers.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunset Today: 5:42 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:39 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeast to east with a moderate to fresh of 13 to 24 mph, with higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
Brisk winds associated with the strong Atlantic high pressure system continues to push moisture and shallow clouds across the region. Consequently, occasional cloudiness with passing showers are expected over the local area.
Rough seas will persist as a result of the high wind speeds. Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to be vigilant, especially in the northern and eastern waters.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 7 to 10 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy and breezy, with isolated showers.
FORECASTER: Gordon
The next weather forecast will be issued today at 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC).
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