Weather

…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL 6PM THURSDAY, JANUARY 28^TH, 2021…  

…THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR ST. MAARTEN IS CANCELLED…  

WEATHER:        

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with passing showers. 

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

Sunset Today: 6:04 P.M.                 Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:46 A.M.      

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 18 mph.  

SYNOPSIS:       

The Atlantic high-pressure ridge is the dominant feature across the region. However, patches of low-level clouds associated with a frontal boundary will be transported across the region and account for occasional passing showers.   

Moderate to rough seas, peaking up to 8 feet are expected during this forecast period, due to long period northerly swells. Small craft operators and sea bathers should continue to exercise caution. 

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

SPECIAL FEATURES:  None.  

OUTLOOK through Friday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers.  

FORECASTER: Gordon