PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) March 15, 2023

…SMALL CRAFT AND HIGH SURF ADVISORIES REMAIN IN EFFECT
FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Generally fair to partly cloudy.

Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F             Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F

Sunset Today: 6:22 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:21 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East to east southeast with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 10 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.

SYNOPSIS: 

The Atlantic high-pressure ridge is forecast to maintain light winds and restrict precipitation across the region.

All advisories remain in place as northerly swells are predicted to maintain hazardous seas for the next several days. Small-craft operators and swimmers should remain vigilant and exercise extreme caution.

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

SPECIAL FEATURE: None.

OUTLOOK through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with a brief shower possible.

FORECASTER: Gordon

3-DAY FORECAST