PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Monday, April 10, 2017 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) April 11, 2017
WEATHER:
Today: Cloudy and breezy with scattered showers possible, some of which could be heavy.
Tonight through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming occasionally cloudy with isolated showers.
Forecast High: 28°C / 82°F Forecast Low: 22°C / 72°F
Sunset Today: 6:28 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:59 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
Today: East southeast with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 18 mph, higher gusts possible.
Tonight through Tuesday midday: East to east southeast with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 14 mph.
SYNOPSIS:
Moisture and instability associated with a low level trough and conducive upper levels winds will account for cloudiness and possible scattered showers across the local area today. Meanwhile, the Atlantic high pressure system will continue to generate light to moderate winds.
Seas are expected to remain slight to moderate during the next few days. Small craft operators and sea bathers should continue to exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Slight to Moderate WAVES/SWELLS: 4 to 6 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy with passing showers possible.
FORECASTER: Pierre
