PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Thursday, January 12, 2017 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) January 13, 2017
…SMALL CRAFT AND HIGH SURF ADVISORIES REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR
ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with brief isolated showers possible.
Forecast High: 28°C / 82°F Forecast Low: 23°C / 73°F
Sunset Today: 5:55 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Friday midday: North northeast with a gentle to fresh breeze of 10 to 20 mph.
SYNOPSIS:
The Atlantic high pressure system will continue to generate brisk northerly winds across the region. Patches of low level clouds embedded in that flow may cause isolated showers.
Seas are expected to remain above normal during the next few days due to northerly swells. Therefore small craft and high surf advisories remain in effect. Small craft operators and sea-bathers should continue to exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 7 to 10 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with brief isolated showers possible.
FORECASTER: Albert
The next weather forecast will be issued today at 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC).
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