DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, July 08, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) July 09, 2020
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST MAARTEN UNTIL 6AM THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2020…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy, breezy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with possible isolated showers.
Forecast High: 32°C / 90°F Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F
Sunset Today: 6:52 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:43 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 16 mph and higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
The Atlantic high pressure ridge with drier air in wake of a tropical wave will result in an improvement of weather condition. Additionally, increasing Saharan dust will aid in restricting precipitation and account for hazy skies. Persons with allergies and/or respiratory illnesses should continue taking the necessary precautions.
A Small Craft advisory is in effect for St. Maarten until Thursday morning. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Friday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with light haze and isolated showers possible.
FORECASTER: Gordon
