Weather Forecast for Thursday - Saturday

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Thursday evening (18:00 LST) December 29, 2016

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

WEATHER:

Tonight through Thursday evening: Partly cloudy, 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 Thursday evening: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 14 mph, with occasional higher gusts.

SYNOPSIS:

The Atlantic high pressure system remains the dominant feature across the region. Drier air spreading over the local area will restrict significant precipitation during this forecast period. However, shallow cloud patches embedded within the wind flow may account for brief passing showers at times. Small craft operators and sea bathers should continue to be vigilant as rough seas will prevail.

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

SPECIAL FEATURE: None.

OUTLOOK through Friday evening: Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy with passing showers possible.

 3-DAY FORECAST