PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN | THE DAILY HERALD

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 13^th March 2024 @ 11:50 LST (15:50 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 14^th March 2024

… A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL 06:00AM THURSDAY 14^TH MARCH 2024…

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy.

Forecast High: 31°C / 88°F               Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F

Sunset Today: 6:22 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:21 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly with a light to gentle breeze of 6 to 12 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

The Atlantic high-pressure ridge continues to generate a light to gentle breeze across the region. Meanwhile, a generally dry and stable atmosphere will restrict precipitation.

Expect moderate seas for the next 24 hours; rougher conditions are likely in open waters. Long period northerly swells are affecting local waters. Persons with marine interests should exercise caution.

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

SPECIAL FEATURE: None.

OUTLOOK through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are possible and would be brief.

FORECASTER: Craig

3-DAY FORECAST