PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN | THE DAILY HERALD

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) February 16, 2022 

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

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE… 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy, slightly hazy, and breezy with a brief shower possible. 

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

Sunset Today: 6:13 P.M.                 
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:38 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a gentle to fresh breeze of 10 to 20 mph, and higher gusts possible. 

SYNOPSIS:   

Although the atmosphere is dry and stable, brisk winds generated by a strong pressure gradient is pushing shallow patches of moisture across the region. As a result, a brief shower is possible at times. Additionally, light concentrations of Saharan dust will lower air quality. Persons with allergies and/or respiratory illnesses should take the necessary precautions.  

Deteriorating sea conditions, with waves expected to peak up to 8 feet from later tonight has resulted in a Small Craft Advisory for St. Maarten until further notice. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution, especially along the northern and eastern shores. 

STATE OF THE SEA:  Moderate to rough          
WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 8 feet  

SPECIAL FEATURE:  None. 

OUTLOOK through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy, slightly hazy, and breezy with a brief shower possible.  

FORECASTER: Connor 

3-DAY FORECAST 

Source: The Daily Herald https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/public-weather-forecast-for-st-maarten-1351