DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) January 27, 2016
…A HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT
FOR ST. MAARTEN…
WEATHER: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy with a passing shower possible.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F
Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:46 A.M.
Sunset Today: 6:03 P.M.
SURFACE WINDS: Today: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 17 miles per hour.
Tonight through Wednesday midday: East-Southeast with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 22 miles per hour, higher gusts possible.
SYNOPSIS: The dominant high pressure system will maintain moderate to fresh winds across the region. However, pockets of moisture and weak instability may cause a local shower at times during this forecast period. Seas are expected to remain rough, peaking at 8 feet, through the next couple of days. Small craft operators and sea bathers should maintain caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough
WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy with a passing shower possible.
