PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN
DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) December 14, 2016
...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon: Cloudy and breezy with scattered showers, some of which may be heavy.
Tonight through Wednesday midday: Occasionally cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F
Sunset Today: 5:39 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:36 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
Today through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 24 mph, and occasional higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
The dominant Atlantic high pressure system will continue to produce breezy conditions. Meanwhile, a patches of moisture in the wind flow will generate cloudy with scattered showers across the local area. Residents and motorists should be cautious as moderate to heavy showers will cause street flooding.
Furthermore, seas will remain rough through the next couple of days. Hence, small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to continue exercising caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 9 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Thursday midday: Initially, cloudy and breezy with scattered showers. Then becoming partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.
FORECASTER: Gordon
The next weather forecast will be issued today at 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC).
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