PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN MON 21st NOV

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN

DATE ISSUED: Monday, November 21, 2016 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) November 22, 2016

WEATHER: 

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers possible.

Forecast High: 31°C / 88°F             Forecast Low: 27°C / 81°F

Sunset Today:  5:35 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:22 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Southeast to east with a light to moderate breeze of 05 to 14 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.

SYNOPSIS: 

The Atlantic high pressure system will maintain light to moderate winds across the local region. Available moisture and weak instability may produce isolated showers during this forecast period.

Meanwhile, seas are expected to remain slight to moderate before deteriorating by Wednesday. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.

STATE OF THE SEA: Slight to moderate         WAVES/SWELLS: 4 to 6 feet

SPECIAL FEATURE:  Tropical Depression Sixteen remains near Central America or about 1,170 miles southwest of St. Maarten at 11am. This system is forecast to become a tropical storm later today or tonight. 
Tropical Depression Sixteen poses no threat to St. Maarten; however the Meteorological Department of St. Maarten will monitor its progress.

OUTLOOK through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.

FORECASTER:  Connor

The next weather forecast will be issued today at 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC).

For further information visit our website: www.meteosxm.com.

Source: The Daily Herald https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/61728-public-weather-forecast-for-st-maarten-mon-21st-nov