DATE ISSUED: Friday, April 24, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) April 25, 2020
...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL 6:00 PM SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH...
WEATHER: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with a few brief shower possible.
Forecast High: 31°C / 88°F Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F
Sunset Today: 6:32 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:49 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly with a gentle to fresh breeze of 12 to 20 mph.
SYNOPSIS:
The Atlantic high pressure system will continue to dominate the weather pattern across the region. Therefore, mostly brisk easterly winds will persist and precipitation will be restricted during this forecast period.
Seas are expected to gradually deteriorate and peak at 8 feet. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Sunday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with brief isolated showers possible.
FORECASTER: Albert
