DATE ISSUED: Thursday, January 07, 2021 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) January 08, 2021
.…A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE….
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with a few passing showers.
Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F Forecast Low: 23°C / 73°F
Sunset Today: 5:52 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:45 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 15 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.
SYNOPSIS:
The air mass over the region will continue to restrict precipitation as it remains relatively dry and stable. Additionally, light to gentle winds will persist during this forecast period.
Seas will peak near 7 feet during the next few days. However, a high surf advisory will remain in effect for St. Maarten as long period swells are expected to continue affecting local waters. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Slight to moderate WAVES/SWELLS: 4 to 7 feet
SPECIAL FEATURES: None.
OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.
FORECASTER: Albert
