DATE ISSUED: Monday, February 12, 2018 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) February 13, 2018
…A SMALL CRAFT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and windy 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 Tuesday 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 will maintain brisk easterly winds across the region. Patches of moisture traversing the local area will increase the probability of showers during this forecast period.
A small craft warning is in effect for St. Maarten due to strong winds and rough seas. Small craft operators and sea bathers are urged to stay on shore.
STATE OF THE SEA: Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 9 to 12 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and windy with brief isolated showers possible.
FORECASTER: Albert
