St. Maarten Midday Weather Forecast for Sunday

DATE ISSUED: Sunday, December 20, 2015 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Monday midday (12:00 LST) December 21, 2015

…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN…

WEATHER: 

This afternoon through Monday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.

Forecast High:   29°C / 84°F              Forecast Low:   24°C / 75°F

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:39 A.M.           Sunset Today: 5:41 P.M.                   

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Monday midday: East northeast to east southeast with a gentle to fresh breeze of 12 to 20 miles per hour, and higher possible gusts.

SYNOPSIS: 
The Atlantic high pressure system will continue to dominate the weather pattern across the region. Consequently, precipitation will be restricted and moderate to brisk easterly winds will continue during this forecast period.
Sea conditions are expected to continue to deteriorate and remain above normal for the next several days. Wave action will reach up to 9 feet in some places due to strong winds and northerly swells invading local waters. Therefore, small craft operators and sea-bathers are advised to exercise caution.

STATE OF THE SEA:  Moderate to rough       WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet

SPECIAL FEATURE: None.

OUTLOOK through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.

FORECASTER: Albert

The next weather forecast will be issued today at 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC).

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3-DAY FORECAST