PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) December 28, 2016
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming occasionally cloudy with passing showers.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F
Sunset Today: 5:46 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:42 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 15 to 24 mph, with higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
The Atlantic high pressure system will continue to generate moderate to fresh breezes across the region. Meanwhile, shallow cloud patches embedded within the wind flow will account for passing showers over the local area.
Small craft operators and sea bathers should continue to be vigilant as high winds will support rough seas.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy becoming cloudy at times, with passing showers.
FORECASTER: Gordon
The next weather forecast will be issued today at 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC).
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