DATE ISSUED: Friday, January 26, 2018 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) January 27, 2018
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN FROM 6:00 PM TODAY…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers possible.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunset Today: 6:04 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:46 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Saturday midday: East northeasterly with a gentle to fresh breeze of 10 to 20 miles per hour and occasional higher gust.
SYNOPSIS:
A dominant Atlantic high pressure system will maintain mostly brisk easterly winds and restrict precipitation across the local region.
Seas are gradually deteriorating and expected to peak near 8 feet tonight. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Sunday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.
FORECASTER: Albert
