PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) June 22, 2016
WEATHER:
Today through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming occasionally cloudy with isolated showers.
Forecast High: 31°C / 88°F Forecast Low: 27°C / 81°F
Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:38 A.M. Sunset: 6:51 P.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
Today through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 22 miles per hour and occasional higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
An area of low level clouds drifting with the trades could result in some isolated showers particularly today. By Wednesday, a Saharan dust laden air mass will result in drier and more stable conditions across the local region. Also, the Atlantic high pressure system will continue to generate brisk winds through the forecast period.
Seas are forecast to decrease slightly Today, peaking near 6 feet. Small craft operators and sea bathers should continue to exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 7 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and hazy with a local shower possible.
FORECASTER: Pierre
The next weather forecast will be issued Today at 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC).
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