DATE ISSUED: Thursday, November 15, 2018 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) November 16, 2018
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with local showers possible.
Tonight through Friday midday: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, becoming cloudy with isolated showers.
Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F
Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F
Sunset Today: 5:36 P.M.
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:19 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 14 to 22 mph and higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
A relatively drier and more stable atmosphere will limit the chance for shower activity during the early part of this forecast period. However, an area of moisture drifting in the brisk wind flow will increase the chance for brief showers across the local area as of tonight.
A small craft advisory remains in effect for St. Maarten due to above-normal seas and gusty winds. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough
WAVES/SWELLS: 7 to 9 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with brief isolated showers.
FORECASTER: Connor
