DATE ISSUED: Sunday, January 07, 2018 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Monday midday (12:00 LST) January 08, 2018
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This midday through Monday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy, with brief isolated showers possible.
Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F
Sunset Today: 5:52 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:46 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This midday through tonight: East southeast-to-southeast with a gentle to fresh breeze of 10 to 21 miles per hour and occasional higher gusts.
Monday morning through midday: Easterlywith a gentle to fresh breeze of 09 to 22 miles per hour and higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
A drier and more stable air mass spreading across the region will restrict precipitation across the local area. Additionally, brisk winds generated by the Atlantic high-pressure system will maintain breezy conditions and rough seas.
Waves peaking up to 10 feet are expected for the next 24 to 36 hours. Consequently, a small craft advisory is in effect for above normal seas and high winds. Small craft operators and sea bathers should continue exercising caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 7 to 10 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with a few isolated showers possible.
FORECASTER: Gordon
