…A SMALL CRAFT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST MAARTEN UNTIL 6:00 PM SUNDAY, JANUARY 03RD 2021…
WEATHER: This afternoon through Sunday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with a few passing showers.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 23°C / 73°F
Sunset Today: 5:49 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:44 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Sunday midday: Northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 14 to 22 mph and occasional higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS: The dominant Atlantic high pressure system will maintain brisk winds across the region. Patches of low-level clouds embedded in the wind flow will cause a few passing showers.
Seas are expected to peak at 11 feet before subsiding on Sunday night. Therefore, a small craft warning remains in effect for St. Maarten. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise extreme caution to guard against loss of life and/or property damage, particularly over waters to the north and east of the island.
STATE OF THE SEA: Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 08 to 11 feet
SPECIAL FEATURES: None.
OUTLOOK through Monday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with passing showers possible.
FORECASTER: Albert