DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, February 05, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (10:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday noon (12:00 LST) February 06, 2020
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSSUED FROM MIDDAY TOMORROW (THURSDAY) FOR ST. MAARTEN AND SURROUNDING WATERS…
WEATHER: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.
Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunset Today: 6:09 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:44 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 16 mph.
SYNOPSIS:
The strengthening Atlantic high pressure ridge will account for an increase in winds and a deterioration in sea conditions from tomorrow. Additionally, moisture associated with a dissipating frontal boundary north and northeast of the region will account for occasional cloudiness and isolated showers across the local area.
Moderate to rough sea conditions are expected for the next few days.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 6 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Friday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.
FORECASTER: Pierre
