PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Friday, December 16, 2016 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) December 17, 2016
WEATHER:
This afternoon: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers possible.
Tonight through Saturday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F
Sunset Today: 5:40 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:37 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-northeast with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 17 mph, with higher gusts possible.
SYNOPSIS:
The dominant Atlantic high pressure system will maintain brisk winds across the local region. Moisture and low-level clouds moving with the wind flow can cause cloudy periods and isolated showers during this forecast period. Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding should take precautions as street-flooding is possible due to already saturated soils.
Seas will remain moderate today, before becoming rough over the weekend. Hence, small craft operators and sea bathers should continue exercising caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 7 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Sunday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.
FORECASTER: Connor
The next weather forecast will be issued today at 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC).
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