…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL
6:00 PM TODAY …
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Sunday midday: Partly cloudy, breezy, and slightly hazy with a few isolated showers.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 23°C / 73°F
Sunset Today: 6:15 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:36 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Sunday midday: East northeast to east with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 18 mph and occasional higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
A weakening of the pressure gradient will result in reduced winds and subsiding seas across the region. Patches of clouds transported across St. Maarten is expected to trigger occasional, isolated showers. An influx of Saharan dust is expected during this forecast period. Person with allergies and respiratory illnesses should take the necessary precautions.
Marine conditions are improving; however, a small craft advisory remains in effect for St. Maarten until this evening. Seas will peak up to 8 feet today. Small craft operators and sea bathers should continue to exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURES: None.
OUTLOOK through Monday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.
FORECASTER: Gordon
