DATE ISSUED: Thursday, February 06, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) February 07, 2020
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN AND SURROUNDING WATERS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER: This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with a few passing showers possible.
Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F
Sunset Today: 6:09 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:43 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly to east southeasterly with a gentle to fresh breeze of 10 to 20 mph.
SYNOPSIS:
Available moisture at the lower level of the atmosphere may cause a few isolated showers across the region. The Atlantic high pressure system will maintain mostly brisk easterly winds.
An increase in wind speed and easterly swells will cause a deterioration of seas tonight. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with a few isolated showers possible.
FORECASTER: Albert
