DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, February 20, 2018 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) February 21, 2018
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Generally fair and breezy at first, becoming partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunset Today: 6:16 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:36 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East-northeast with a moderate to fresh breeze of 14 to 24 miles per hour and occasional gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
The strong Atlantic high pressure system will continue to be the dominant weather feature, generating brisk winds and hazardous sea conditions across the region. Patches of low level cloud being transported across the local area by the brisk winds will cause isolated showers.
A small craft advisory remains in effect due to rough seas and high winds. Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to continue exercising caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough WAVES/SWELLS: 07 to 09 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.
FORECASTER: Albert
