PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) November 24, 2016
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.
Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F Forecast Low: 27°C / 81°F
Sunset Today: 5:35 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:24 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 07 to 17 mph.
SYNOPSIS:
The Atlantic high pressure system will maintain moderate winds across the local region. A drier atmosphere moving into the local region will limit precipitation. Nevertheless, lingering moisture and weak instability associated with a persistent trough in the region will account for cloudy periods and possible isolated showers.
Seas are expected to remain moderate during the next few days. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 7 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: At 11:00 am Tropical Storm Otto was located about 1270 miles west-southwest of St. Maarten, with maximum sustained winds near 70 mph. This system poses no threat to St. Maarten; however the Meteorological Department of St. Maarten will continue to monitor its progress.
OUTLOOK through Friday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.
FORECASTER: Connor
The next weather forecast will be issued today at 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC).
For further information visit our website: www.meteosxm.com.
