DATE ISSUED: Monday, February 19, 2018 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) February 20, 2018
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with a few 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:
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-northeast with a moderate to fresh breeze of 14 to 22 miles per hour and occasional gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
The strong Atlantic high pressure system will continue to be the dominant weather feature across the region. As a result, brisk winds and above normal seas will persist during this forecast period.
Sea conditions are deteriorating and anticipated to peak near 10 feet during the next 24 hours. A small craft advisory is in effect due to rough seas and high winds.Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough WAVES/SWELLS: 7 to 10 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with a passing shower possible.
FORECASTER: Albert
