DATE ISSUED: Sunday, July 11, 2021 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Monday midday (12:00 LST) July 12, 2021
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with passing showers.
Tonight through Monday midday: Partly cloudy, slightly hazy and breezy with brief showers possible.
Forecast High: 31°C / 88°F Forecast Low: 27°C / 81°F
Sunset Today: 6:52 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:44 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Monday midday: Easterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 14 to 22 mph.
SYNOPSIS:
The tightening pressure gradient across the region will maintain brisk winds and elevated seas. Also, a fast moving tropical wave will bring in periods of increased cloudiness and passing showers this afternoon. By tonight, an air mass with varying concentrations of Saharan dust will settle over the region producing hazy conditions.
Sea conditions are expected to become occasionally rough, particularly along the eastern coastline during the next several days. Consequently, a Small Craft Advisory is in effect for St. Maarten. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURES: None.
OUTLOOK through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy, slightly hazy, and breezy with brief showers possible.
FORECASTER: Pierre
