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PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN | THE DAILY HERALD

December 19, 2024

ATE ISSUED: Thursday, 19 December 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 20 December 2024

…A SMALL CRAFT WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6PM TODAY…

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.

Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F

Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F

Sunset Today: 5:41 P.M.

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:39 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:

This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 14 to 20 mph, and higher gusts up to 30 mph.

SYNOPSIS:

Patches of moisture moving across the local region by brisk winds will account for cloudy periods and isolated showers.

Gusty winds, rough seas up to 10 feet, and northeasterly long-period swells may cause beach erosion. Sea conditions will gradually improve through the next couple of days. However, small-craft operators, swimmers, and coastal facility owners are advised to exercise extra caution and take the necessary action to protect life and property.

STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough

WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 10 feet

SPECIAL FEATURE: None.

OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with brief isolated showers possible.

FORECASTER: Connor

3-DAY FORECAST

DAY	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
WEATHER	Partly Cloudy/Cloudy, Breezy, Isolated Showers	Partly Cloudy/Cloudy, Breezy, Brief Showers possible	Partly Cloudy/Cloudy, Breezy, Isolated Showers
HIGH TEMP	30°C / 86°F	30°C / 86°F	30°C / 86°F
LOW TEMP	25°C / 77°F	25°C / 77°F	25°C / 77°F
SUNRISE	06:38 AM	06:39 AM	06:39 AM
SUNSET	05:41 PM	05:42 PM	05:42 PM