St. Maarten Midday Weather Forecast for Thursday

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, March 10, 2016 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) March 11, 2016

 ….A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…

WEATHER: 

Today through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy, with passing showers possible.

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

Sunrise: 6:23 A.M.                            Sunset: 6:21 P.M.

SURFACE WINDS:
Today through Friday midday: Northeast with a moderate to fresh breeze of 12 to 22 miles per hour, and higher possible gusts.

SYNOPSIS:
A relatively dry and stable air mass will restrict precipitation across the local area. In addition, a strong high pressure system centered north of the region will maintain brisk northeasterly winds during this forecast period.

Moderate to rough sea conditions are expected during the next 24 to 48 hours with waves peaking near 10 feet. Consequently, a small craft advisory remains in effect. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.

STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough       WAVES/SWELLS:  7 to 10 feet

SPECIAL FEATURE: None.

OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy, with passing showers possible.

FORECASTER:  Pierre

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

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3-DAY FORECAST