PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, December 12, 2019 @ 06:00 LST (10:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Friday morning (06:00 LST) December 13, 2019 

…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…

WEATHER:  
Today through Friday morning: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with occasional showers.

Forecast High: 31°C / 88°F        Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F 

Sunset Today: 5:38 P.M.               Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:35 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 
Today through Friday morning: East-northeast to east with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 19 mph, and higher gusts possible.

SYNOPSIS:  

Weak instability and pockets of moisture at the lower level of the atmosphere will account for cloudy periods, occasional showers and low chance of isolated thunderstorms across the region. Additionally, the strengthened Atlantic high pressure system will maintain mostly brisk winds.

Seas are expected to peak near 9 feet during the next few days. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution, especially at the northern and eastern shores.

STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough      WAVES/SWELLS: 7 to 9 feet.

SPECIAL FEATURE: None. 

OUTLOOK through Saturday morning: Partly cloudy and breezy with brief showers possible.

FORECASTER: Pierre

The next weather forecast will be issued today at 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC).

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3-DAY FORECAST