PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Thursday, June 30, 2016 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) July 01, 2016
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with local showers possible.
Forecast High: 31°C / 88°F Forecast Low: 27°C / 81°F
Sunset Today: 6:52 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:41 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Friday midday: East-southeast to east-northeast with a gentle to moderate breeze of 09 to 18 miles per hour.
SYNOPSIS:
The dominant Atlantic high pressure system will restrict precipitation and maintain mostly moderate easterly winds across the region. However, an approaching tropical wave will increase the chance for showers during the latter part of this forecast period.
Seas have increased slightly, and will continue to peak near 6 feet through the next couple of days.
STATE OF THE SEA: Slight to moderate WAVES/SWELLS: 4 to 6 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.
FORECASTER: Connor
The next weather forecast will be issued today at 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC).
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