Weather Forecast: Saturday to Monday

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN 

DATE ISSUED: Friday March 19, 2021 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Saturday evening (18:00 LST) March 20, 2021 

…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL 6 PM SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2021… 

WEATHER:   

Tonight through Saturday evening: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with brief showers possible. 

Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F             Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F 

Sunset Today: 6:23 P.M.                 Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:16 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 
Tonight through Saturday evening: Northeast to east with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 18 mph and higher gusts. 

SYNOPSIS:        

The Atlantic high-pressure ridge remains the dominant feature across the region, maintaining brisk winds. Additionally, limited moisture in the atmosphere will restrict precipitation over the island. 

Seas are predicted to peak up to 8 feet during this forecast period. Thereafter, the small craft advisory will be cancelled as sea conditions are predicted to return to normal. Small craft operators and sea bathers should continue to exercise.  

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

SPECIAL FEATURES: None. 

OUTLOOK through Sunday evening: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with a brief shower possible. 

3-DAY FORECAST