PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) March 15, 2017

…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…

WEATHER: 

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with a brief shower possible.

Forecast High: 28°C / 82°F             Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F

Sunset Today: 6:22 P.M.                 Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:21 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East to east southeast with a gentle to moderate breeze of 09 to 18 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 
The Atlantic high pressure system will continue to dominate the weather pattern across the region. Therefore, precipitation will be restricted and generally moderate easterly winds will continue during this forecast period.

Seas are expected to remain moderate to rough during the next few days. Small craft operators and sea bathers should continue to exercise caution, particularly towards the north and the east of the island.

STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough       WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 8 feet

SPECIAL FEATURE: None.

OUTLOOK through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with a brief shower possible.

FORECASTER: Albert

Source: The Daily Herald https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/64336-public-weather-forecast-for-st-maarten-date-issued-tuesday-march-14-2017-12-00-lst-16-00-utc