PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN | THE DAILY HERALD

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, February 25, 2021 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) February 26, 2021  

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

WEATHER:      

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

Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F             Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F  

Sunset Today: 6:17 P.M.                 Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:32 A.M.    

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Friday midday: East northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 20 mph and higher gusts possible.  

SYNOPSIS:     

A relatively dry and stable atmosphere will continue to restrict precipitation across the region. The Atlantic high-pressure system will maintain brisk winds and hazardous seas.  

Seas are expected to peak at 9 feet. Therefore, the small craft advisory remains in effect for St. Maarten. Small craft operators and sea bathers should continue exercising caution.  

STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough       WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 9 feet   

SPECIAL FEATURES: None.  

OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with a few passing showers.  

FORECASTER: Albert  

Source: The Daily Herald https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/public-weather-forecast-for-st-maarten-1069