DATE ISSUED: Sunday, December 29, 2019 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Monday midday (12:00 LST) December 30, 2019
….SMALL CRAFT AND HIGH SURF ADVISORIES ARE IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN….
WEATHER:
This afternoon: Fair to partly cloudy with a passing shower possible.
Tonight through Monday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.
Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F
Sunset Today: 5:41 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:38 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon: Easterly to northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 04 to 13 miles per hour.
Tonight through Monday midday: East northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze 08 to 18 mph.
SYNOPSIS:
A dissipating frontal boundary will cause cloudy periods and isolated showers across the region. The Atlantic high pressure system will maintain mostly light winds this afternoon, however, winds are expected to gradually strengthen from tonight.
Above normal seas are expected during the next few days as northerly long period swells will affect local waters. Therefore small craft and high surf advisories are in effect. Small craft operators and sea users should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 9 feet.
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.
FORECASTER: Albert
