PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, September 06, 2016 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) September 07, 2016
WEATHER:
Today through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy, hazy and breezy with a local shower possible.
Forecast High: 32°C / 90°F Forecast Low: 27°C / 81°F
Sunset Today: 6:22 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:59 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
Today through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to fresh breeze of 10 to 19 miles per hour.
SYNOPSIS:
The Atlantic high pressure system will generate mainly moderate, easterly winds during this forecast period. Otherwise, trailing moisture in the wake of a tropical wave could cause some isolated showers over the local region.
Seas are peaking near 5 feet and expected to remain that way for the next several days. Small craft operators and beach goers are advised to maintain caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate WAVES/SWELLS: 4 to 5 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: A tropical wave located west of the Lesser Antilles, still has a low chance of formation within the next 2 to 5 days. Regardless of development, this system will continue to cause showers and possible thunderstorms. This system does not pose a threat to St. Maarten.
OUTLOOK through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with isolated showers possible.
FORECASTER: Pierre
The next weather forecast will be issued Today at 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC).
For further information visit our website: www.meteosxm.com.
