DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, December 27, 2017 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) December 28, 2017
.…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with a passing shower possible.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F
Sunset Today: 5:45 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:42 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeast with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 20 miles per hour, and occasional higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
A relatively dry and stable atmosphere will continue to restrict precipitation during this forecast period. Meanwhile, a strong Atlantic high pressure ridge will maintain brisk east northeasterly winds across the region
Seas are expected to peak near 8 feet before subsiding from Thursday evening into Friday. 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 Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with brief isolated showers possible.
FORECASTER: Albert
