DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, January 20, 2021 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) January 21, 2021
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL 6PM TODAY, JANUARY 20, 2021…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.
Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunset Today: 6:00 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 09 to 16 mph.
SYNOPSIS:
Low moisture levels in the atmosphere will restrict precipitation across the local area. A weakened Atlantic high pressure system will cause winds and seas to subside during this forecast period.
Seas are expected to peak at 8 feet through this evening. Therefore, small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURES: None.
OUTLOOK through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with brief showers possible.
FORECASTER: Albert
https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/public-weather-forecast-for-st-maarten-1039
