PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN | THE DAILY HERALD

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, January 05, 2021 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) January 06, 2021    

WEATHER:      

This afternoon: Generally fair. 

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

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

Sunset Today: 5:50 P.M.                 Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:45 A.M.    

SURFACE WINDS:

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeasterly to east southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS:     

The Atlantic high-pressure ridge will continue to generate light to moderate winds across the region. A relatively dry and stable atmosphere will restrict precipitation during this forecast period.

Moderate marine conditions peaking at 7 feet can be expected during this forecast period. Small craft operators and sea bathers should continue to exercise caution.  Long period swells are expected to reach local waters on Wednesday. A high surf advisory will be issued today at 6pm.

STATE OF THE SEA:  Moderate       WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 7 feet   

SPECIAL FEATURES:  None.  

OUTLOOK through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers.

FORECASTER: Pierre

Source: The Daily Herald https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/public-weather-forecast-for-st-maarten-1027