St. Maarten Midday Weather Forecast for Friday

DATE ISSUED: Friday, March 18, 2016 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) March 19, 2016

…HIGH SURF AND SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…

WEATHER: 

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Generally fair.

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

Sunset Today: 6:23 P.M.                 Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:17 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Saturday midday: East southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 05 to 14 miles per hour.

SYNOPSIS:
A relatively dry and stable air mass will continue to restrict precipitation across the region, while a weakened Atlantic high pressure ridge maintains light to moderate easterly winds.
Seas are expected to remain above normal during the next few days due to the effect of northerly swells. Small craft operators and sea-bathers are advised to exercise caution.

STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough      WAVES/SWELLS:  6 to 8 feet

SPECIAL FEATURE: None.

OUTLOOK through Sunday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with a passing shower possible.

FORECASTER:  Albert

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

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3-DAY FORECAST