DATE ISSUED: Thursday, September 24, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) September 25, 2020
...SMALL CRAFT AND HIGH SURF ADVISORIES ARE IN EFFECT FOR
- MAARTEN UNTIL 6:00 AM, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Forecast High: 33°C / 91°F Forecast Low: 27°C / 81°F
Sunset Today: 6:06 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:02 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly to east southeast with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 10 mph, becoming variable at times.
SYNOPSIS:
A weak Atlantic high-pressure ridge will continue to generate light winds across the local area. Lingering available moisture and instability, in addition to daytime heating will account for isolated showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Long period swells are gradually subsiding. However, small craft operators and sea bathers should continue exercising caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURES: None.
OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers and isolated thunderstorms.
FORECASTER: Gordon