Weather Forecast Wednesday to Friday

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday evening (18:00 LST) December 28, 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: 24°C / 75°F

Sunset Today:  5:46 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:42 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:

Tonight through Wednesday evening: East-northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 22 mph, with occasional higher gusts.

SYNOPSIS:

The Atlantic high pressure system will maintain moderate to fresh breezes across the region. Meanwhile, shallow cloud patches embedded within the brisk wind flow will account for brief passing showers over the local area.

Small craft operators and sea bathers should continue to be vigilant as high winds will support rough seas.

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

SPECIAL FEATURE: None.

OUTLOOK through Thursday evening: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with passing showers.

 3-DAY FORECAST