DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, December 22, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) December 23, 2020
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL
6PM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2020
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with 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:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: 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 associated with a low-level trough approaching the region will increase the chances for passing showers.
A long period northeasterly swell is causing hazardous sea conditions. Consequently, a high surf advisory will be in effect for St. Maarten until Wednesday evening. Meanwhile, a small craft advisory will remain in effect 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 midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.
FORECASTER: Gordon
