St. Maarten Midday Weather Forecast for Thursday

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, December 24, 2015 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) December 25, 2015

…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN…

WEATHER: 

This afternoon through Friday midday:  Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with a  passing shower possible.

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

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:41 A.M.           Sunset Today: 5:43 P.M.                   

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Friday midday: East to northeast with a moderate to fresh breeze of 12 to 24 miles per hour, and higher gusts possible.

SYNOPSIS: 

The Atlantic high pressure system will continue to generate moderate to fresh easterly trade winds across Region.  As a result, mainly partly cloudy skies and breezy conditions  will prevail over the local area.
Seas are expected to remain above normal through the next few days, due to strong winds and northerly swells particularly on the northern and eastern coasts. Therefore, small craft operators and sea-bathers should continue to exercise caution.

STATE OF THE SEA:  Moderate to Rough       WAVES/SWELLS: 7 to 9 feet

SPECIAL FEATURE: None.

OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with a passing shower possible.

FORECASTER: LeBlanc

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

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3-DAY FORECAST