PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, March 09, 2022 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) March 10, 2022 

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

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with brief isolated showers possible. 

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

Sunset Today: 6:20 P.M.                 Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:24 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Thursday midday: East northeasterly with a gentle to fresh breeze of 11 to 20 mph, and higher gusts possible. 

SYNOPSIS:   

Pockets of moisture at the lower levels of the atmosphere will increase the probability of showers as they move over the local area. A tight surface pressure gradient will maintain brisk winds and hazardous seas. 

Northerly swells will cause seas to peak at 9 feet during the next few days. Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution. 

STATE OF THE SEA:  Moderate to rough          WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 9 feet  

SPECIAL FEATURE:  None. 

OUTLOOK through Friday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with brief showers possible.  

FORECASTER: Albert 

3-DAY FORECAST