DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, February 13, 2019 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday evening (12:00 LST) February 14, 2019
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CURRENTLY IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN…
WEATHER:
Tonight through Thursday evening: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with a few passing showers possible.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F
Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunset Today: 6:13 P.M.
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:40 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
Tonight through Thursday evening: East-southeasterly with a gentle to fresh breeze of 12 to 20 mph and higher gusts possible.
SYNOPSIS:
The dominant Atlantic high pressure system will continue to generate brisk winds across the region. Patches of low-level clouds embedded in the wind flow may cause a few passing showers.
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for St. Maarten. Seas are peaking near 8 feet, and expected to remain rough through the end of the week. Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough
WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Friday evening: Partly cloudy and breezy becoming cloudy at times with a few passing showers.
FORECASTER: Connor
