PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, January 17, 2017 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) January 18, 2017
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR
ST. MAARTEN THROUGH WEDNESDAY…
WEATHER:
Today through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with a local shower possible.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunset Today: 5:58 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
Today through Wednesday midday: East to east-northeast with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 22 mph.
SYNOPSIS:
A relatively dry and stable atmosphere will limit significant rainfall accumulations over the local region. However, low level clouds drifting with the east-northeasterly wind flow may cause some local showers during this forecast period. Furthermore, winds are expected to slowly diminish over the next couple days.
Seas are gradually subsiding but still remain slightly above normal. Therefore, small craft operators and sea-bathers should continue to exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy 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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