DATE ISSUED: Friday, January 22, 2016 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) January 23, 2016
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING…
WEATHER:
Today through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M. Sunset Today: 6:01 P.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
Today through Saturday midday: East-southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 17 miles per hour.
SYNOPSIS:
A dry and stable air mass has settled over the region. Consequently, deep-cloud formation and precipitation will be restricted during this forecast period. Further, the weak Atlantic high pressure system will maintain gentle to moderate winds across the area.
Seas are above normal but forecast to start subsiding overnight. Small craft operators and sea bathers should remain vigilant and exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Sunday midday: Generally fair with no significant showers.
