St. Maarten Midday Weather Forecast for Wednesday

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, March 09, 2016 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) March 10, 2016

....A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

WEATHER:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy, with a passing shower possible.

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

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:24 A.M. Sunset Today: 6:21 P.M.

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

SYNOPSIS:
Brisk northerly winds will continue to push moisture associated with a frontal boundary southwards, while dry air spread across the Region from the north. As a result stable weather conditions are expected across the local area, for the rest of the work week.

Moderate to rough sea conditions are expected during the next 24 to 48 hours with waves peaking near 10.0 feet. Consequently, a small craft advisory is in effect for above normal northerly swells. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.

STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough WAVES/SWELLS: 7 to 10 feet

SPECIAL FEATURE: None.

OUTLOOK through Friday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, with passing showers possible.

FORECASTER: Gordon

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

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3-DAY FORECAST