PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, January 09, 2018 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) January 10, 2018
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with brief scattered showers.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F
Sunset Today: 5:53 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:46 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to fresh breeze of 10 to 20 miles per hour, and higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
The strong Atlantic high pressure system will maintain breezy conditions across the local area. Patches of low-level clouds embedded in this brisk wind flow will cause scattered showers during this forecast period.
A small craft advisory is in effect for above normal seas due to high winds. Small craft operators and sea bathers should continue exercising caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough
WAVES/SWELLS: 7 to 10 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.
FORECASTER: Connor
