DATE ISSUED: Monday, December 31, 2018 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) January 01, 2019
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL 12 PM TUESDAY, JANUARY 01, 2019…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy, with brief showers possible.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunset Today: 5:48 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:44 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 20 mph with higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
The Atlantic high-pressure ridge remains the dominant feature across the region, producing brisk winds and a stable atmosphere. Precipitation across the local area will be restricted for the remainder of this forecast period.
Sea conditions are gradually improving. Nevertheless, a small craft advisory is in effect until Tuesday midday, due to brisk winds generating rough seas, mainly on the eastern shore. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise extreme caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.
FORECASTER: Gordon
