DATE ISSUED: Wednesday April 11, 2018 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) April 12, 2018
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL AT LEAST MONDAY…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunset Today: 6:28 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:58 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 22 miles per hour and possible higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
The dominant Atlantic high-pressure ridge is generating brisk winds across the region. Patches of moisture transported by the wind flow will account for occasional cloudiness and isolated showers, some of which may be moderate.
Brisk winds and easterly swells will combine to create rough sea conditions for the next several days. A small craft advisory is in effect until at least Monday. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Friday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.
FORECASTER: Pierre
