PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) December 29, 2016
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers possible.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunset Today: 5:46 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:42 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 20 mph, with occasional higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
The Atlantic high pressure system will continue to generate moderate to fresh breezes across the local region. Meanwhile, a relatively drier air mass will restrict significant precipitation during this forecast period. However, shallow cloud patches embedded within the wind flow may account for brief passing showers at times. Small craft operators and sea bathers should continue to be vigilant as high winds will support rough seas.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.
FORECASTER: Connor
The next weather forecast will be issued today at 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC).
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