PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN 

DATE ISSUED: Friday 15^th December 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) December 16^th, 2023 

…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT… 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with scattered showers. 

Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F               Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F 

Sunset Today: 5:39 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:36 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS:  

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 18 mph, and higher gusts. 

SYNOPSIS:   

Moisture convergence, north of the island, will produce cloudy periods with showers during this forecast period. Meanwhile, winds are expected to weaken slightly today before strengthening on Saturday, as a new frontal boundary enters the region. Small craft operators and swimmers are advised to exercise caution, as moderate to rough sea conditions will continue through the weekend.  

STATE OF THE SEA:  Moderate to rough      WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 8 feet  

SPECIAL FEATURE: None. 

OUTLOOK through Sunday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, with isolated showers. 

FORECASTER: Craig 

3-DAY FORECAST