…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN FROM 6AM TODAY UNTIL 6PM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2020
WEATHER:
Today through Wednesday morning: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with brief passing showers.
Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F
Sunset Today: 5:43 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:40 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
Today through Wednesday morning: East-northeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 09 to 18 mph.
SYNOPSIS:
The dominant Atlantic high-pressure ridge is generating brisk winds. Pockets of low-level moisture embedded within the wind flow is predicted to produce a few brief passing showers.
A long period northeasterly swell is causing hazardous sea conditions. Consequently, a high surf advisory will be in effect for St. Maarten for the next 36 hours. Meanwhile, a small craft advisory will remain in effect for St Maarten and surrounding waters until further notice. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 9 feet
SPECIAL FEATURES: None.
OUTLOOK through Thursday morning: Partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.
FORECASTER: Gordon
