PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN | THE DAILY HERALD

DATE ISSUED: Monday, January 18, 2021 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) January 19, 2021  

WEATHER:         

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with brief showers.  

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

Sunset Today: 5:59 P.M.                 Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.       

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeasterly to southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 18 mph.  

SYNOPSIS:        

The Atlantic high-pressure ridge is the dominant feature across the region. Moisture transported across the region may account for cloudy periods and a few passing showers over the local area.  

Sea conditions are forecast to peak up to 7 feet during this forecast period. From Tuesday a further deterioration can be expected. Therefore, small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution.  

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

SPECIAL FEATURES:  None.     

OUTLOOK through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with brief showers.  

FORECASTER: Pierre.  

Source: The Daily Herald https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/public-weather-forecast-for-st-maarten-1037