PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN | THE DAILY HERALD

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, December 22, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)     

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) December 23, 2020      

…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE… 
A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL
6PM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2020  

WEATHER:        

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with passing showers.   

Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F             Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F    

Sunset Today: 5:43 P.M.                 Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:40 A.M.      

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 09 to 18 mph.   

SYNOPSIS:       

The dominant Atlantic high-pressure ridge is generating brisk winds. Pockets of low-level moisture associated with a low-level trough approaching the region will increase the chances for passing showers.      

A long period northeasterly swell is causing hazardous sea conditions. Consequently, a high surf advisory will be in effect for St. Maarten until Wednesday evening. Meanwhile, a small craft advisory will remain in effect until further notice. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.    

STATE OF THE SEA:  Moderate to rough       WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 9 feet     

SPECIAL FEATURES:  None.    

OUTLOOK through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.    

FORECASTER: Gordon  

Source: The Daily Herald https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/public-weather-forecast-for-st-maarten-1016