DATE ISSUED: Friday, June 18, 2021 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) June 19, 2021
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL 12PM SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2021…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy, slightly hazy, and breezy with a brief shower possible.
Forecast High: 31°C / 88°F
Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F
Sunset Today: 6:50 P.M.
Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:37 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 10 to 19 mph and higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
The tightened pressure gradient continues to generate brisk winds across the region. A dry air mass and varying concentrations of Saharan dust is forecast to restrict significant rainfall accumulations across the local area. However, a brief shower remains possible.
Sea conditions are predicted to decrease to 7 feet tomorrow and remain moderate for the next few days. 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 Sunday midday: Partly cloudy, slightly hazy, and breezy with brief showers possible.
FORECASTER: Connor
