DATE ISSUED: Sunday April 15, 2018 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Monday midday (12:00 LST) April 16, 2018
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL 6AM MONDAY…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Monday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming occasionally cloudy with isolated showers.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 22°C / 72°F
Sunset Today: 6:29 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:55 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Monday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 16 miles per hour and higher gusts possible.
SYNOPSIS:
Moisture and instability associated with a weak low level trough will cause occasional cloudy periods and isolated showers across the local area. Meanwhile, the Atlantic high-pressure ridge will maintain brisk easterly winds across the region.
Marine conditions will slowly improve from today as winds are expected to decrease. Nevertheless, a small craft advisory remains in effect until Monday morning. 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 Tuesday midday:Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming occasionally cloudy with isolated showers possible.
FORECASTER: Gordon
