Weather Forecast: Friday to Sunday

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, January 11, 2018 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Friday evening (18:00 LST) January 12, 2018

…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…

WEATHER: 

Tonight through early Friday morning: Partly cloudy and breezy with passing showers possible.
Remainder of Friday through evening: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with scattered showers.

Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F             Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F

Sunset Today: 5:55 P.M.                 Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

Tonight through Friday evening: Easterly with a moderate to strong breeze of 12 to 21 miles per hour, and occasional higher gusts.

SYNOPSIS:

A slight decrease in low-level moisture will result in fewer cloudy periods and lower chance of passing showers across the local area tonight through the early morning hours. After which, another surge of moisture will once again increase cloudiness and shower activity as it approaches the region.

Marine conditions will remain rough for the next few days with waves peaking up to 8 feet. The small craft advisory remains in effect due to above normal seas and high winds. Small craft operators and sea bathers should continue exercising caution.

STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough          WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet

SPECIAL FEATURE:  None.

OUTLOOK through Saturday evening: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with scattered showers.

3-DAY FORECAST