DATE ISSUED: Friday, February 23, 2018 @ 12:00 LST (10:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) February 24, 2018
…A SMALL CRAFT WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL 12 PM SATURDAY, 24 FEBRUARY, 2018…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with brief isolated showers.
Forecast High: 28°C / 82°F
Forecast Low: 23°C / 73°F
Sunset Today: 6:16 P.M.
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:35 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-northeast with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 21 miles per hour and occasional gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
The dominant Atlantic high pressure system will continue to maintain brisk winds and elevated seas during this forecast period. A gradual improvement is expected from later this evening as the pressure gradient begins to weaken. Shallow patches of clouds transported across the local area by these winds will produce a few isolated showers.
Rough seas are expected with waves peaking up to 10 feet during the next 24 hours. Thereafter, winds will gradually decrease and seas are expected to subside. As a result, the small craft warning for above normal seas and high winds will remain in effect until tomorrow. Sea bathers and occupants of small crafts are urged to stay on shore to prevent personal injury or material damage.
STATE OF THE SEA: Rough
WAVES/SWELLS: 8 to 10 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Sunday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with brief isolated showers possible.
FORECASTER: Connor
