DATE ISSUED: Friday, January 12, 2018 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) January 13, 2018
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through tonight: Partly cloudy to cloudy, breezy, with scattered showers and possible isolated thunderstorms.
Saturday morning through midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, with isolated 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 afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly with a moderate to strong breeze of 12 to 21 miles per hour, and occasional higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
A low-level moisture, along with moderate instability will start affecting the region today. As a result, cloudy skies, increased shower activity and possible isolated thunderstorms are expected during this forecast period.
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 Sunday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with scattered showers.
FORECASTER: Pierre
