St. Maarten Midday Weather Forecast for Tuesday

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, December 22, 2015 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) December 23, 2015

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

WEATHER: 
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with local showers possible.

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

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:40 A.M.           Sunset Today: 5:42 P.M.                   

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to fresh breeze of 12 to 22 miles per hour, and higher gusts possible.

SYNOPSIS: 
The dominant Atlantic high pressure system will continue to restrict precipitation across the local region and maintain brisk easterly winds. However, patches of clouds moving in the wind flow may cause local showers.
Seas are expected to remain above normal through the next few days, due to strong winds and northerly swells. Therefore, small craft operators and sea-bathers are advised to continue exercising caution.

STATE OF THE SEA:  Moderate to Rough       WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 9 feet

SPECIAL FEATURE: None.

OUTLOOK through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with a passing shower possible.

FORECASTER: Connor

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

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3-DAY FORECAST