DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, January 19, 2021 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) January 20, 2021
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL 6PM WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2021…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunset Today: 5:59 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East-northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 18 mph.
SYNOPSIS:
Pockets of moisture at the lower levels of the atmosphere will increase the likelihood of showers as they move across the region. The Atlantic high-pressure ridge will maintain gentle to moderate winds.
Seas are expected to peak at 8 feet through Wednesday evening. Therefore, small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURES: None.
OUTLOOK through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with brief showers possible.
FORECASTER: Albert
