DATE ISSUED: Thursday, February 14, 2019 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) February 15, 2019
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with a few passing showers possible.
Forecast High: 28°C / 82°F
Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunset Today: 6:13 P.M.
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:40 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Friday midday: Southeasterly with a gentle to fresh breeze of 12 to 18 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 fairly moist wind flow may cause a few passing showers.
Seas are expected to peak near 8 feet during the next few days. 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 Saturday midday: Partly cloudy with a few passing showers possible.
FORECASTER: Connor