DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, December 23, 2015 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) December 24, 2015
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN…
WEATHER: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with a passing shower possible.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:40 A.M. Sunset Today: 5:43 P.M.
SURFACE WINDS: This Afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly with a Moderate to fresh breeze of 12 to 24 miles per hour, and higher gusts possible.
SYNOPSIS: The Atlantic high pressure system will continue to influence breezy conditions across the Eastern Caribbean. Rainfall, if any will be limited across the local area. Seas are expected to remain above normal through the next few days, due to strong winds and northerly swells particularly on the northern and eastern coasts. Therefore, small craft operators and sea-bathers should continue to exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 7 to 9 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Friday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with a passing shower possible.