PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Thursday, December 15, 2016 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (16:00 LST) December 16, 2016
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F
Sunset Today: 5:40 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:37 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Friday midday: Southeast to east with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 17 mph, with higher gusts possible.
SYNOPSIS:
The Atlantic high pressure system will maintain moderate winds and restrict significant shower activity across the local region. However, an area of moisture and low-level clouds moving in this wind flow will cause cloudy periods and isolated showers during this forecast period.
Seas are expected to deteriorate again during the upcoming weekend. Hence, small craft operators and sea bathers should continue exercising caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 7 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming breezy with isolated showers possible.
FORECASTER: Connor
The next weather forecast will be issued today at 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC).
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