PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, March 24, 2017 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) March 24, 2017

WEATHER: 

Today through Friday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.

Forecast High: 28°C / 82°F             Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F

Sunset Today: 6:24 P.M.                 Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:14 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

Today through Friday midday: East-southeast to South-southeast with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 15 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 
An increase in available moisture at the lower levels of the atmosphere, due to the southeasterly wind flow, will account for isolated showers during this forecast period. Meanwhile, the Atlantic high pressure system will maintain light to moderate winds across the region.

Moderate seas with waves peaking near 6 feet can be expected for the next few days. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.

STATE OF THE SEA: Light to Moderate         WAVES/SWELLS: 4 to 6 feet

SPECIAL FEATURE: None.

OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers.

FORECASTER: Pierre