PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Thursday, August 03, 2017 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) August 04, 2017
...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FRIDAY...
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with passing showers.
Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F
Sunset Today: 6:46 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:52 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 22 miles per hour and occasional higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
A relatively drier air mass, loaded with suspended Saharan dust, is settling over the region reducing visibility and chances of significant showers. Additionally, the strong Atlantic high pressure system will maintain brisk winds across the region.
The small craft advisory remains in effect as seas continue to be moderate to rough with waves peaking near 9 feet. Small craft operators and sea-bathers should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 9 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming occasionally cloudy with isolated showers.
FORECASTER: Pierre
