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PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN | THE DAILY HERALD

January 21, 2026

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 21st January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 22nd January 2026

… A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE …

WEATHER:

This afternoon and evening: Partly cloudy and breezy, with scattered showers.

Tonight, through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms are possible.

Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F

Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F

Sunset Today: 6:00 P.M.

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:

Today through Thursday midday: Northeast to east, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 10 to 18 mph and occasional gusts.

SYNOPSIS:

A tight pressure gradient will maintain breezy and gusty conditions and support occasional but brisk trade-wind showers today. Overnight, winds are expected to strengthen and isolated thunderstorms are possible.

Wave heights will peak near 9 feet offshore the eastern and southeastern coastline. Slight to moderate sea conditions are expected otherwise. Those with marine interests should monitor conditions and exercise caution.

STATE OF THE SEA: Slight to rough

WAVES/SWELLS: 3 to 9 feet

SPECIAL FEATURE: None.

OUTLOOK through Friday midday: Generally cloudy and breezy with scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms are possible

FORECASTER: Craig

3-DAY FORECAST

DAY	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
WEATHER	Variably Cloudy Breezy Scattered Showers	Variably Cloudy & Breezy Scattered Showers Thunderstorm Poss.	Variably Cloudy Breezy Scattered Showers
HIGH TEMP	30°C / 86°F	29°C / 84°F	30°C / 86F
LOW TEMP	24°C / 75°F	23°C / 73°F	24°C / 75°F
SUNRISE	06:47 AM	06:47 AM	06:47 AM
SUNSET	06:01 PM	06:01 PM	06:02 PM