DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) February 17, 2021
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon: Generally fair and breezy.
Tonight through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunset Today: 6:14 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:38 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East northeast to east with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 20 mph and occasional higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
A tight surface pressure gradient is producing brisk winds and supporting rough seas across the local area. Patches of clouds embedded in the wind flow may generate a few brief showers.
Small craft operators and sea bathers should continue to exercise caution. A small craft advisory will remain in effect for St. Maarten.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 10 feet
SPECIAL FEATURES: None.
OUTLOOK through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.
FORECASTER: Pierre
