DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) April 22, 2021
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy, slightly hazy, and breezy with brief showers possible.
Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F
Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F
Sunset Today: 6:30 P.M.
Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:51 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: East to east-southeast with a gentle to fresh breeze of 10 to 19 mph, and possibly higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
A slight moisture surge could produce patches of low-level clouds and some brief passing showers during this forecast period. The strengthened Atlantic high-pressure system will account for brisk easterly winds. Meanwhile the lingering Saharan dust maintains slightly hazy conditions across the local region.
Seas are expected to peak at 7 feet through Thursday. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Slight to moderate
WAVES/SWELLS: 4 to 7 feet
SPECIAL FEATURES: The Meteorological Department of St. Maarten will continue to monitor the situation with La Soufriere volcano and update the public accordingly.
OUTLOOK through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and slightly hazy with brief showers possible.
FORECASTER: Connor
