DATE ISSUED: Sunday, February 18, 2018 @ 06:00 LST (10:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Monday morning (06:00 LST) February 19, 2018
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
Today through Monday morning: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunset Today: 6:15 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:37 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
Today through Monday morning: East-northeast with a gentle to fresh breeze of 12 to 20 miles per hour and occasional gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
The dominant Atlantic high pressure system will maintain brisk winds and restrict precipitation across the local area during this forecast period.
Seas are expected to gradually deteriorate and peak near 8 feet tonight into Monday, hence the issuance of a small craft advisory. Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Tuesday morning: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with a passing shower possible.
FORECASTER: Albert
