PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Monday, December 12, 2016 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) December 13, 2016
...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
Today through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F
Sunset Today: 5:38 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:35 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
Today through Tuesday midday: East-northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 22 mph, and occasional higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
The dominant Atlantic high pressure system will maintain breezy conditions during this forecast period. Meanwhile pockets of moisture in this brisk wind flow will cause generally brief isolated showers over the local region.
Seas are peaking near 8 feet, and will remain moderate to rough through the next couple of days. Hence, small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to continue exercising caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.
FORECASTER: Pierre
The next weather forecast will be issued Today at 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC).
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