DATE ISSUED: Sunday, February 11, 2018 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Monday midday (12:00 LST) February 12, 2018
…A SMALL CRAFT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon: Fair to partly cloudy and windy with brief local showers possible.
Tonight through Monday midday: Partly cloudy and windy, becoming cloudy at times with brief isolated showers.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunset Today: 6:12 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:41 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Monday midday: East-northeast with a moderate to strong breeze of 15 to 25 miles per hour and higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
The dominant Atlantic high pressure system is generating brisk easterly winds across the region. Patches of moisture embedded in the wind flow may produce brief isolated showers.
As a result of strong winds and rough seas, hazardous marine conditions are expected for the next several days. Therefore, a small craft warning is in effect for St. Maarten. Sea bathers and occupants of small crafts are urged to stay on shore.
STATE OF THE SEA: Rough
WAVES/SWELLS: 9 to 12 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and windy with brief isolated showers possible.
FORECASTER: Connor
