DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) February 20, 2020
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN THROUGH 6PM THURSDAY EVENING…
WEATHER: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with passing showers.
Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunset Today: 6:15 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:37 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeast to east with a gentle to fresh breeze of 10 to 18 mph and occasional higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
The dominant Atlantic high pressure system will continue to generate brisk winds. Meanwhile, pockets of moisture in the lower levels of the atmosphere will cause cloudy periods and a few passing showers across the local area. Saharan dust entering the region will help to restrict shower activity. Marine conditions will continue to peak near 9 feet before subsiding from tomorrow evening. Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to continue exercising caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 9 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Friday midday: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with passing showers.
FORECASTER: Gordon
