DATE ISSUED: Thursday, July 23, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) July 24, 2020
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through tonight: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.
Friday morning: Partly cloudy and breezy with a few showers.
Forecast High: 31°C / 88°F Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F
Sunset Today: 6:50 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:48 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East northeasterly to east southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 19 mph and occasional higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
A tropical wave located in the vicinity of the Lesser Antilles will cause cloudiness, showers and possible thunderstorms across the region during this forecast period. Meanwhile, the Atlantic high pressure system will continue to generate gentle to moderate winds.
Seas are expected to deteriorate and peak at 8 feet over the next few days. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.
