Weather Forecast: Friday to Sunday

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN 

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, January 07, 2021 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC)     

VALID UNTIL: Friday evening (18:00 LST) January 08, 2021      

.…A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…. 

WEATHER:        

Tonight: Partly cloudy with a few isolated showers. 

Friday morning through evening: Fair to partly cloudy with a local shower possible.  

Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F             Forecast Low: 23°C / 73°F    

Sunset Today: 5:52 P.M.                 Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:45 A.M.      

SURFACE WINDS: 
Tonight through Friday evening: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 08 to 16 mph. 

SYNOPSIS:       

The air mass over the region will continue to restrict precipitation as it remains relatively dry and stable. Additionally, gentle to moderate winds will persist during this forecast period.  

Seas will peak near 7 feet during the next few days. However, a high surf advisory will remain in effect for St. Maarten as long period swells are expected to continue affecting local waters. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.  

STATE OF THE SEA:  Slight to moderate       WAVES/SWELLS: 4 to 7 feet     

SPECIAL FEATURES:  None.    

OUTLOOK through Saturday evening: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers possible. 

3-DAY FORECAST