DATE ISSUED: Thursday, January 11, 2018 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) January 12, 2018
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through tonight: Partly cloudy and breezy with passing showers.
Friday morning through midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with scattered showers.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F
Sunset Today: 5:55 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This midday through Friday midday: Easterly with a moderate to strong breeze of 13 to 25 miles per hour, and occasional higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
Low-level moisture drifting with the brisk trade winds will continue to produce cloudy periods and passing showers across the local area today. An increase in cloudiness and shower activity can be expected tomorrow as a moisture surge spreads across the region.
Marine conditions will remain rough for the next few days with waves peaking up to 8 feet. The small craft advisory remains in effect due to 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: 6 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.
FORECASTER: Gordon
