DATE ISSUED: Friday May 04, 2018 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) May 05, 2018
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR ST MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunset Today: 6:34 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:44 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-southeast to east with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 21 miles per hour and higher gusts possible.
SYNOPSIS:
A tightened pressure gradient associated with the Atlantic high pressure ridge will generate stronger winds and deteriorating seas across the region. Additionally, a moist and unstable atmosphere will account for cloudy periods and isolated showers across the local area.
Moderate to rough seas are expected for the next few days. As a result, a small craft advisory is in effect for St. Maarten from today, until further notice. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution, especially along the eastern coast.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough WAVES/SWELLS: 7 to 9 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Sunday midday:Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming occasionally cloudy with isolated showers possible.
FORECASTER: Gordon
