DATE ISSUED: Monday, December 21, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) December 22, 2020
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with a few passing showers possible.
Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F
Sunset Today: 5:42 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:40 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 09 to 18 mph.
SYNOPSIS:
A relatively dry and stable atmosphere will continue to restrict precipitation across the region. Additionally, a tightened surface pressure gradient will cause mostly moderate winds.
A small craft advisory is in effect for St Maarten and surrounding waters as seas are expected to peak near 9 feet in some places. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 9 feet
SPECIAL FEATURES: None.
OUTLOOK through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with a few brief showers possible.
FORECASTER: Albert
