DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) July 08, 2020
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST MAARTEN UNTIL 6AM THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2020…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with light haze, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.
Forecast High: 32°C / 90°F Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F
Sunset Today: 6:52 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:43 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East to east southeast with moderate breeze of 13 to 18 mph and higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
Moisture and instability associated with a tropical wave will account for increasing cloudiness and isolated showers across the local area. Additionally, Saharan dust will be present in varying concentrations for the next several days. Persons with allergies and/or respiratory illnesses should continue taking the necessary precautions.
A Small Craft advisory is in effect for St. Maarten until Thursday morning. 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 Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with light haze and isolated showers.
FORECASTER: Gordon
