DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, February 12, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) February 13, 2020
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER: This afternoon: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with scattered showers, some of which may be moderate to heavy.
Tonight through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with a few passing showers.
Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunset Today: 6:12 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:41 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeasterly with a gentle to fresh breeze of 10 to 19 mph and occasional higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
Instability due to a mid to upper level trough along with available moisture at the lower level of the atmosphere, will cause cloudy periods and showers across the region. The Atlantic high pressure system will continue to generate brisk winds and above normal marine conditions.
Small craft operators and sea bathers should continue to exercise caution as seas will continue to peak at 8 feet.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Friday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with passing showers.
FORECASTER: Albert
