PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN | THE DAILY HERALD

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 08 December 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 09 December 2023 

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

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE… 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers possible. 

Forecast High: 31 °C / 88°F             

Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F 

Sunset Today: 5:37 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:32 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS:  

This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-northeasterly with a gentle to fresh breeze of 8 to 18 mph, and higher gusts possible. 

SYNOPSIS:   

Increased moisture associated with a passing area of disturbed weather will cause periods of cloudiness and isolated showers across the local region. Additionally, a tightened surface pressure gradient will account for brisk winds through the next few days. 

Rough seas up to 9 feet and northerly swells generated by an approaching frontal boundary are expected throughout the weekend. Small craft operators and swimmers are advised to exercise caution. 

STATE OF THE SEA:  Moderate to rough         

WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 9 feet 

SPECIAL FEATURE: None. 

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

FORECASTER: Connor 

3-DAY FORECAST 

Source: The Daily Herald https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/public-weather-forecast-for-st-maarten-1816