PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN | THE DAILY HERALD

DATE ISSUED: Monday, February 20, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) February 21, 2023

…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN
UNTIL 6AM TUESDAY, 21 FEBRUARY, 2023…

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Occasionally cloudy and breezy with a few brief showers possible.

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

Sunset Today: 6:15 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:36 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeasterly with a moderate breeze of 13 to 18 mph and higher gusts possible.

SYNOPSIS: 

A dominant Atlantic high-pressure system will maintain moderate northeasterly winds. Drifting patches of low level clouds may cause a few brief showers as they move across the local area.

Seas will peak at 8 feet before subsiding tomorrow. Small craft operators and swimmers should continue to exercise caution.

STATE OF THE SEA:  Moderate to rough         WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet

SPECIAL FEATURE: None.

OUTLOOK through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy with a few passing showers possible.

FORECASTER: Albert

3-DAY FORECAST

Source: The Daily Herald https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/public-weather-forecast-for-st-maarten-1615