DATE ISSUED: Sunday June 24, 2018 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Monday midday (12:00 LST) June 25, 2018
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL MONDAY NIGHT…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Monday midday: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers possible.
Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F
Sunset Today: 6:51 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Monday midday: Easterly with a gentle to fresh breeze of 12 to 20 miles per hour and occasional higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
The Atlantic high pressure ridge will maintain brisk easterly winds across the region. Moisture and weak instability associated with a tropical wave will increase the probability of showers during this forecast period.
A small craft advisory remains in effect due to above normal seas and strong winds. Seas are expected to peak near 8 feet before subsiding on Monday night. Sea bathers and small craft operators should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with a few isolated showers possible.
FORECASTER: Albert
