PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Sunday, December 25, 2016 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Monday midday (12:00 LST) December 26, 2016
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Monday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, with passing showers possible.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F
Sunset Today: 5:44 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:42 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Monday midday: Northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 24 mph, with higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
The Atlantic high pressure system is the dominant weather feature across the region. It is expected to generate brisk winds and a drier and more stable atmosphere. However, shallow clouds moving with the wind flow could produce passing showers over the local area.
Small craft operators and sea bathers should continue to be vigilant as high winds will continue to support rough seas.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Tuesday morning: Partly cloudy and breezy becoming cloudy at times, with brief passing showers.
FORECASTER: Gordon
The next weather forecast will be issued today at 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC).
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