PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Sunday, January 08, 2017 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Monday midday (12:00 LST) January 09, 2017
…A SMALL CRAFT AND HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR
ST. MAARTEN UNTIL 6PM SUNDAY JANUARY 08, 2017…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Monday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 24°C / 76°F
Sunset Today: 5:53 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:46 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Monday midday: East-southeast to east-northeast with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 17 mph, with possible higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
The Atlantic high pressure system will continue to dominate the weather pattern across the region. However, weak instability along with pockets of moisture in the easterly winds will cause some showers during this forecast period.
Additionally, long period swells are causing seas to peak near 8 feet. The small craft and high surf advisory will remain in effect until this evening. Marine conditions will improve by Monday, but is forecast to quickly deteriorate once again by Tuesday and Wednesday; therefore, another advisory may be issued. Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to continue exercising caution, especially on the eastern coast.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with passing showers.
FORECASTER: Connor
The next weather forecast will be issued today at 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC).
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