DATE ISSUED: Friday, December 28, 2018 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) December 29, 2018
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F
Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunset Today: 5:46 P.M.
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:43 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Saturday midday:
Today through Saturday morning: East-northeast with a moderate to strong breeze of 14 to 25 mph, and higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
A surge of low-level moisture passing through the region will cause periodic cloudiness and isolated showers across the local area.
Additionally, a tight pressure gradient associated with the strengthening Atlantic high pressure will cause brisk winds and deteriorating seas, with above normal northeast to easterly swells. Rough waves are expected to peak near 12 feet on Saturday, particularly on the eastern shore. Sea bathers and occupants of small crafts are urged to stay on shore to prevent personal injury, death, or material damage over the weekend.
STATE OF THE SEA: Rough
WAVES/SWELLS: 8 to 10 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Sunday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with brief passing showers.
FORECASTER: Connor
