St. Maarten Midday Weather Forecast for Thursday

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, December 31, 2015 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) January 01, 2016

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

WEATHER: 
This afternoon through tonight: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.

Friday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.

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

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:44 A.M.           Sunset Today: 5:47 P.M.                   

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

SYNOPSIS: 
The strong Atlantic high pressure system will maintain brisk easterly winds across the region. Pockets of moisture at the lower levels of the atmosphere will account for a few passing showers during this forecast period. 
Seas are forecast to remain above normal for the next couple of days. As a result, a small craft advisory remains in effect. Small craft operators and sea-bathers should continue to exercise caution.

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

SPECIAL FEATURE: None.

OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with a passing shower 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