Weather Forecast: Friday to Sunday

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN 

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, December 31, 2020 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC)     

VALID UNTIL: Friday evening (18:00 LST) January 01, 2021      

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

WEATHER:        

Tonight through Friday evening: Partly cloudy and windy, with passing showers possible.   

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

Sunset Today: 5:48 P.M.                 Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:43 A.M.      

SURFACE WINDS: 
Tonight through Friday evening: Northeasterly with a moderate to strong breeze of 16 to 25 mph and higher gusts. 

SYNOPSIS:       

The dominant Atlantic high-pressure ridge will continue to produce strong winds and hazardous sea conditions at least through the weekend. Pockets of moisture being transported across the region by the brisk wind flow will account for some brief passing showers.  

Rough marine conditions will persist for the next few days with wave heights up to 12 feet. A Small Craft Warning will be maintained until further notice. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise extreme caution to guard against loss of life and/or property damage. Beach erosion will also be of concern, particularly along the eastern and northern shores of the island.   

STATE OF THE SEA:  Rough        WAVES/SWELLS: 10 to 12 feet     

SPECIAL FEATURES:  None.    

OUTLOOK through Saturday evening: Partly cloudy and windy, with passing showers possible. 

3-DAY FORECAST