PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) December 22, 2016
...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy; becoming cloudy at times with passing showers.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 23°C / 73°F
Sunset Today: 5:42 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:40 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: East to northeast with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 24 mph, with occasional higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
Brisk winds associated with the strong Atlantic high pressure system continue to push moisture and shallow clouds across the region. Consequently, occasional cloudiness with passing showers are expected during this forecast period.
Rough seas will persist as a result of the high wind speeds. Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to be vigilant and use caution, especially in the northern and eastern waters.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 7 to 10 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Friday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy, with isolated showers.
FORECASTER: Connor
The next weather forecast will be issued today at 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC).
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