PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN 

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 23^rd January 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 24^th January 2024

...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT…

WEATHER:

This Afternoon through tonight: Fair and breezy.

Wednesday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.

Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F               Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F

Sunset Today: 6:02 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This Afternoon, through Wednesday midday: Northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 24 mph, and higher gusts possible.

SYNOPSIS: 

A strong Atlantic High-Pressure System will maintain fair conditions and a brisk northeasterly wind flow across the area today. Meanwhile cloudiness and instability associated with a frontal boundary is approaching the local area.

Seas will remain moderate to rough for the next several days. Consequently, small-craft operators and swimmers are advised to exercise caution.

STATE OF THE SEA:  Moderate to rough      WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet

SPECIAL FEATURE: None.

OUTLOOK through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy, with isolated showers.

FORECASTER: Leblanc

3-DAY FORECAST