DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) August 02, 2017
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ST. MAARTEN IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy becoming occasionally cloudy with passing showers.
Tonight through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers and possible isolated thunderstorm.
Forecast High: 31°C / 88°F Forecast Low: 26°C / 77°F
Sunset Today: 6:47 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:51 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeast to east with a gentle to fresh breeze of 10 to 24 miles per hour, with higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
The dominant Atlantic high pressure system with a tight pressure gradient is generating brisk winds across the region. Low level moisture embedded within the wind flow will generate occasional cloudiness and a few showers across the local area. As a tropical wave approach the region tomorrow an increase in cloudiness, shower activity and possible isolated thunderstorms are expected.
Seas are expected to be moderate to rough with waves peaking up to 9 feet. Small craft operators and sea-bathers should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 9 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy, and breezy with isolated showers and possible isolated thunder.
FORECASTER: Gordon
