DATE ISSUED: Thursday, February 21, 2019 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) February 22, 2019
...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with passing showers possible.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F
Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunset Today: 6:16 P.M.
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:36 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a gentle to fresh breeze of 12 to 22 mph and higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
The Atlantic high pressure system will maintain a stable atmosphere and breezy conditions through the next couple of days. However, patches of low-level clouds moving in the wind flow may cause brief showers.
Rough seas are expected to continue through the next week or so, peaking near 8 feet. Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to above normal seas and gusty winds.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough
WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with passing showers possible.
FORECASTER: Connor
