DATE ISSUED: Monday, October 26, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) October 27, 2020
…A SMALL CRAFT WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with a few passing showers.
Forecast High: 31°C / 87°F
Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F
Sunset Today: 5:43 P.M.
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:10 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-northeast to east with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 22 mph, and occasional higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
Brisk winds associated with the dominant Atlantic high-pressure system as well as an approaching tropical wave are expected to transport showers across the local area during this forecast period.
Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise extreme caution as marine conditions are expected to peak up to 10 feet before gradually subsiding by mid-week.
STATE OF THE SEA: Rough
WAVES/SWELLS: 8 to 10 feet
SPECIAL FEATURES: None.
OUTLOOK through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.
FORECASTER: Connor
