DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) May 18, 2017
…A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL
6AM THURSDAY MAY 18TH …
WEATHER:
This Afternoon: Partly cloudy and Hazy.
Tonight through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with brief passing showers possible.
Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F
Sunset Today: 6:39 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This Afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 16 mph.
SYNOPSIS:
The Atlantic high pressure system and the presence of Saharan dust will continue to be the main influence on the weather pattern across the region today. As a result, hazy and breezy conditions are expected with limited rainfall activity.
Seas will remain moderate to locally rough today due to long period northerly swells. Therefore small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Friday midday: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with isolated showers possible.
FORECASTER: LeBlanc
