DATE ISSUED: Friday, January 25, 2019 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) January 26, 2019
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL SATURDAY…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.
Forecast High: 28°C / 82°F Forecast Low: 23°C / 73°F
Sunset Today: 6:03 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:46 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Saturday midday: East northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 20 mph, and occasional higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
A strong Atlantic high-pressure system will maintain brisk winds across the region. In addition, moisture at the lower level of the atmosphere associated with the tail end of a frontal boundary will cause cloudy periods and isolated showers.
Seas are expected to peak near 9 feet as northeasterly swells and strong winds continue to affect regional waters. A small craft advisory remains in effect until Saturday. Sea bathers and small craft operators are strongly advised to exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 7 to 9 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Sunday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy.
FORECASTER: Albert
