PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Monday, December 19, 2016 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) December 20, 2016
...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Variably cloudy, and breezy with isolated showers, some of which may be heavy at times.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F
Sunset Today: 5:41 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:39 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeast to east with a moderate to fresh of 15 to 24 mph, and gusts of near gale.
SYNOPSIS:
Breezy conditions will persist as the strong Atlantic high pressure system remains the dominant weather feature across the region. Moisture and low-level cloud patches moving with the brisk wind flow will continue to generate cloudiness with isolated showers, some of which are expected to be moderate to heavy across the local area.
Seas will remain rough due to the high wind speeds. As a result, small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to be vigilant especially in the northern and eastern waters.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 7 to 10 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy, with isolated showers.
FORECASTER: Gordon
The next weather forecast will be issued today at 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC).
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