PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Thursday, December 29, 2016 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) December 30, 2016
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy with brief showers.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunset Today: 5:47 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:43 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Friday midday: East to East southeast with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 17 mph, with higher gusts near showers.
SYNOPSIS:
The Atlantic high pressure system remains the dominant feature across the region. Mostly stable conditions are expected across the local area. However, low-level clouds may produce temporary cloudiness with brief passing showers. Small craft operators and sea bathers should continue to be vigilant as rough seas will prevail.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with passing showers possible.
FORECASTER: LeBlanc
The next weather forecast will be issued today at 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC).
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