DATE ISSUED: Friday, January 05, 2018 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) January 06, 2018
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with isolated showers.
Forecast High: 28°C / 82°F Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F
Sunset Today: 5:51 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:46 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Saturday midday: Southeast with a gentle to fresh breeze of 07 to 18 miles per hour, with higher gusts possible.
SYNOPSIS:
A moist southeasterly wind flow coupled with instability associated with a frontal system to the west of the local region will cause cloudy periods and isolated showers. Meanwhile, the Atlantic high pressure system will maintain brisk winds.
Seas are expected to peak up to 9 feet throughout the weekend. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough
WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 9 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Sunday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers.
FORECASTER: Connor
