PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, February 09, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) February 10, 2023

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

…A HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL 6:00PM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10^TH…

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with brief isolated showers.

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

Sunset Today: 6:11 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:42 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Friday midday: Northeasterly to east-northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 20 mph and occasional higher gusts.

SYNOPSIS:  

Weak instability along with drifting pockets of moisture will cause brief isolated showers during this forecast period. A tightened surface pressure gradient will account for brisk winds across the region.  

Long period swells and brisk winds will maintain hazardous marine conditions during the next several days. Small-craft operators and swimmers are advised to maintain extreme caution.

STATE OF THE SEA:  Rough        WAVES/SWELLS: 8 to 10 feet

SPECIAL FEATURE: None.

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

FORECASTER: Albert

3-DAY FORECAST