DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, February 14, 2018 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) February 15, 2018
…A SMALL CRAFT WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL 6AM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2018…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and windy with brief passing showers.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunset Today: 6:13 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:40 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeast with a moderate to strong breeze of 11 to 22 miles per hour and higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
The Atlantic high pressure system will maintain brisk winds and hazardous seas across the region today. Winds are expected to gradually decrease later this evening through Thursday as the pressure gradient weakens. Additionally, drier air spreading across the local area will restrict precipitation during this forecast period.
Marine conditions will slowly improve from tomorrow with decreasing winds. The small craft warning will remain in effect for St. Maarten today due to rough seas and strong winds. Sea bathers and small craft operators are urged to stay on shore.
STATE OF THE SEA: Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 8 to 10 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Friday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with passing showers.
FORECASTER: Gordon
