PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN | THE DAILY HERALD

DATE ISSUED: Monday, February 15, 2021 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)   

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) February 16, 2021  

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

WEATHER:      

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with brief isolated showers.  

Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F             Forecast Low: 23°C / 73°F  

Sunset Today: 6:13 P.M.                 Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:39 A.M.    

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East northeast to east with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 20 mph and occasional higher gusts.  

SYNOPSIS:     

A strong Atlantic high-pressure ridge with a tight pressure gradient persists across the region. It is producing brisk winds and supporting rough seas across the local area. Patches of clouds embedded in the wind flow will generate a few, brief isolated showers.  

Small craft operators and sea bathers should continue to exercise caution. A small craft advisory will remain in effect for St. Maarten.  

STATE OF THE SEA:  Moderate to rough        WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 10 feet   

SPECIAL FEATURES:  None.  

OUTLOOK through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.  

FORECASTER: Gordon  

Source: The Daily Herald https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/public-weather-forecast-for-st-maarten-1060