PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN | THE DAILY HERALD

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, February 09, 2021 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)   

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) February 10, 2021  

WEATHER:      

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

Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F             
Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F  

Sunset Today: 6:11 P.M.                 
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:42 A.M.    

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East-northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 10 to 20 mph and higher gusts possible.  

SYNOPSIS:     

A relatively dry and stable atmosphere will continue to restrict precipitation. However, small patches of moisture moving across the region may cause a brief shower at times. Meanwhile, the strengthened Atlantic high-pressure system will generate breezy conditions through the next few days.  

Small craft operators and sea bathers should continue to exercise caution, as seas are peaking near 7 feet.  

STATE OF THE SEA:  Moderate              
WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 7 feet   

SPECIAL FEATURES:  None.  

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

FORECASTER: Connor  

Source: The Daily Herald https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/public-weather-forecast-for-st-maarten-1055