PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Friday, July 21, 2017 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) July 22, 2017
WEATHER:
This afternoon: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy, with a local shower possible.
Tonight through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy, with isolated showers.
Forecast High: 31°C / 88°F Forecast Low: 28°C / 82°F
Sunset Today: 6:50 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:47 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-northeast to east with a light to moderate breeze of 07 to 15 miles per hour.
SYNOPSIS:
The dominant high pressure system will maintain breezy conditions across the region. Meanwhile, a pocket of relatively drier air ahead of an approaching tropical wave will suppress shower activity this afternoon. Upon the wave’s arrival, expect increased cloudiness and chances of shower activity.
Seas are peaking near 6 feet and will continue to subside throughout the weekend. Small craft operators and sea bathers should continue exercising caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Slight to Moderate WAVES/SWELLS: 4 to 6 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Sunday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy, with isolated showers.
FORECASTER: Pierre
