PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN

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

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

WEATHER:         

This afternoon: Partly cloudy with local showers possible. 

Tonight through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with a brief shower possible. 

Forecast High:   34°C / 93°F             Forecast Low:   28°C / 82°F     

Sunset Today:   6:19 P.M.                 Sunrise Tomorrow:   5:59 A.M.       

SURFACE WINDS:        
This afternoon through Friday midday: East-southeast to southeast with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 09 mph, becoming a light air and variable at times. 

SYNOPSIS:   
A slack pressure gradient will maintain light winds. Meanwhile, diurnal heating combined with a weak southeasterly wind flow could lead to the formation of some localized afternoon showers during the forecast period.  

Improvement in marine conditions is expected during this forecast period. Seas peaking up to 7 feet are along with mild long period swells will be evident today. Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to continue exercising caution.     

STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate           WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 7 feet      

SPECIAL FEATURES: None.   

OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with local showers possible.      

FORECASTER: Pierre 

3-DAY FORECAST