DATE ISSUED: Thursday, December 12, 2019 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) December 13, 2019
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER: This afternoon through tonight: Cloudy and breezy with occasional showers.
Friday morning through midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with passing showers possible.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 22°C / 72°F
Sunset Today: 5:38 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:35 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeast to east with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 19 mph, and higher gusts possible.
SYNOPSIS:
Instability in the mid to upper levels of the atmosphere coupled with a slight moisture surge will account for cloudy periods, occasional showers, some of which could be heavy and a low chance of isolated thunderstorms across the region. Additionally, the strengthened Atlantic high pressure system will maintain mostly brisk winds.
Seas are expected to peak near 9 feet during the next few days. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution, especially at the northern and eastern shores.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 7 to 9 feet.
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with brief showers possible.
FORECASTER: Pierre
