PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN 

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, March 09, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) March 10, 2023 

…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE… 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with brief isolated showers. 

Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F             Forecast Low: 23°C / 73°F 

Sunset Today: 6:21 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:25 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Friday midday: West to north-northwest with a light to moderate breeze of 05 to 12 mph; becoming lighter and variable at times. 

SYNOPSIS:   

Moisture and weak instability associated with a cold front will account for an increase in the probability of brief isolated showers.  

A significant swell event will follow the front, creating hazardous marine conditions across regional waters. Consequently, a small craft advisory will remain in effect for the next several days. Small-craft operators and swimmers are advised to exercise caution.  

STATE OF THE SEA:  Moderate to rough        WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet 

SPECIAL FEATURE: None. 

OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with a few brief showers possible.  

FORECASTER: Gordon 

3-DAY FORECAST