Weather Forecast Wednesday to Friday

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, December 20, 2016 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday evening (18:00 LST) December 21, 2016

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

WEATHER: 

Tonight through Wednesday evening: Partly cloudy and breezy; becoming cloudy at times with passing showers.

Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F             Forecast Low: 23°C / 73°F

Sunset Today:  5:42 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:39 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 
Tonight through Wednesday evening: Northeast to east with a moderate to                        fresh of 13 to 24 mph, with higher gusts.

SYNOPSIS: 

Brisk winds associated with the strong Atlantic high pressure system continue to push moisture and shallow clouds across the region. Consequently, occasional cloudiness with passing showers are expected over the local area.
Rough seas will persist as a result of the high wind speeds. Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to be vigilant, especially in the northern and eastern waters.  

STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough             WAVES/SWELLS: 7 to 10 feet

SPECIAL FEATURE: None.

OUTLOOK through Thursday evening: Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy and breezy, with isolated showers.

3-DAY FORECAST