DATE ISSUED: Friday, February 09, 2018 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) February 10, 2018
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through tonight: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.
Saturday: Fair to partly cloudy and windy with brief isolated showers possible.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunset Today: 6:11 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:42 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Saturday evening: East-northeast to east with a moderate to strong breeze of 13 to 25 miles per hour and higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
The strengthening Atlantic high pressure system is generating brisk winds that will account for hazardous sea conditions. Patches of clouds embedded in the wind flow will produce occasional cloudiness and isolated showers across the local area.
As a result of increasing winds, rough marine conditions are expected for the next several days. A small craft advisory is in effect for above normal seas and brisk winds. Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise extreme caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 8 to 11 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Sunday midday: Partly cloudy and windy, becoming cloudy at times with brief isolated showers.
FORECASTER: Gordon
