PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN | THE DAILY HERALD

DATE ISSUED: Monday, October 25, 2021 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) October 26, 2021 

…A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN
UNTIL 6PM TODAY… 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Generally fair to partly cloudy with a slight chance of brief passing showers. 

Forecast High: 32°C / 90°F             Forecast Low: 27°C / 81°F 

Sunset Today: 5:43 P.M.                 Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:09 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly to southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 13 mph. 

SYNOPSIS:   

A weak Atlantic high-pressure ridge will maintain light to moderate winds. Meanwhile, moisture transported by the wind flow could trigger a few brief passing showers.
The combination of persistent long period swells and moderate easterly winds will result in seas peaking up to 7 feet until this evening. Small craft operators and sea bathers should continue to exercise caution.  

STATE OF THE SEA:  Slight to moderate          WAVES/SWELLS: 4 to 7 feet  

SPECIAL FEATURE:  None. 

OUTLOOK through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with brief showers possible.  

FORECASTER: Gordon 

3-DAY FORECAST 

Source: The Daily Herald https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/public-weather-forecast-for-st-maarten-1262