PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, December 09, 2021 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) December 10, 2021 

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

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with brief passing showers possible. 

Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F             
Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F 

Sunset Today: 5:37 P.M.                 
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:33 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 09 to 17 mph, and possible higher gusts. 

SYNOPSIS:   

Brisk winds generated by a tight pressure gradient will continue to push patches of low-level clouds across the local region. As a result, passing showers are possible from time to time.    

Sea conditions will remain above-normal, particularly along the northern and eastern shores due to the brisk wind flow. Consequently, 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 Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.  

FORECASTER: Connor 

3-DAY FORECAST