Weather Forecast: Tuesday to Thursday

DATE ISSUED: Monday, December 20, 2021 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday evening (18:00 LST) December 21, 2021 

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

WEATHER:      

Tonight through Tuesday evening: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming increasingly cloudy with isolated showers.  

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

Sunset Today: 5:41 P.M.                 Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:39 A.M.    

SURFACE WINDS: 
Tonight through Tuesday evening: East northeast to east with a gentle to moderate breeze of 09 to 16 mph, and higher gusts possible.  

Tuesday midday through evening: Easterly to southeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 20 mph and higher gusts. 

SYNOPSIS:    

Moisture and instability associated with a trough passing through the region will account for an increase in cloudiness and isolated showers.  

Waves are predicted to peak up to 8 feet in some local areas. Consequently, 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 FEATURE:  None.  

OUTLOOK through Wednesday evening: Partly cloudy, breezy, with passing showers.   

3-DAY FORECAST