DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, January 05, 2021 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) January 06, 2021
WEATHER:
This afternoon: Generally fair.
Tonight through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with brief local showers possible.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunset Today: 5:50 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:45 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeasterly to east southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 14 mph.
SYNOPSIS:
The Atlantic high-pressure ridge will continue to generate light to moderate winds across the region. A relatively dry and stable atmosphere will restrict precipitation during this forecast period.
Moderate marine conditions peaking at 7 feet can be expected during this forecast period. Small craft operators and sea bathers should continue to exercise caution. Long period swells are expected to reach local waters on Wednesday. A high surf advisory will be issued today at 6pm.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 7 feet
SPECIAL FEATURES: None.
OUTLOOK through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers.
FORECASTER: Pierre
https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/public-weather-forecast-for-st-maarten-1027
