PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, October 18, 2016 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) October 19, 2016
….A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE….
WEATHER:
Today through Wednesday midday: Generally cloudy with isolated showers and possible isolated thunderstorms particularly during the latter part of the period.
Forecast High: 31°C / 88°F Forecast Low: 27°C / 81°F
Sunset Today: 5:48 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:07 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
Today through Wednesday midday: South to southeast with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 12 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.
SYNOPSIS:
A warm and moist southerly wind flow coupled with an area of disturbed weather approaching from the west, will account for isolated showers and chance for isolated thunderstorms, particularly toward the latter part of the forecast period.
Seas are expected to reach up to 8 feet due to northerly swells. Small craft operators and beach goers are advised to exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Thursday midday: Cloudy with isolated showers possible.
FORECASTER: Pierre
The next weather forecast will be issued Today at 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC).
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