DATE ISSUED: Thursday, May 11, 2017 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) May 12, 2017
…A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR ST MAARTEN…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through tonight: Cloudy to overcast with scattered showers, some could be heavy and isolated thunderstorms.
Through Friday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers possible.
Forecast High: 28°C / 82°F Forecast Low: 22°C / 72°F
Sunset Today: 6:37 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:41 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
Today through Friday midday: East-southeast to southeast with a light to gentle breeze of 4 to 11 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.
SYNOPSIS:
Available low level moisture and instability associated with a mid to upper level trough will increase the chances of showers and isolated thunderstorms across the region for today. Residents and users of areas prone to flooding should continue to exercise caution.
Seas conditions are expected to deteriorate today, due to northeasterly swells invading local waters, with waves possibly peaking up to 8 feet in breakers. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Slight to Moderate WAVES/SWELLS: 4 to 7 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.
FORECASTER: Pierre
