PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN | THE DAILY HERALD

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, January 06, 2021 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)      

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) January 07, 2021       

…A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL 6 AM FRIDAY, JANUARY 08, 2021…  

WEATHER:         

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with a local shower possible.    

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

Sunset Today: 5:51 P.M.                 Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:45 A.M.       

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly to northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 10 mph, becoming a light air and variable at times.  

SYNOPSIS:        

The eroded Atlantic high-pressure ridge will continue to support light to gentle winds. Meanwhile, a drier and more stable atmosphere will limit the chances of showers across the region. 
Slight to moderate marine conditions can be expected for the next few days with swells peaking near 6 feet. As a result of long period swells spreading across the Atlantic, a high surf advisory is now in effect for St. Maarten. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.    

STATE OF THE SEA:  Slight to moderate       WAVES/SWELLS: 4 to 6 feet      

SPECIAL FEATURES:  None.     

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

FORECASTER: Pierre  

Source: The Daily Herald https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/public-weather-forecast-for-st-maarten-1028