DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) September 27, 2017
...A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST MAARTEN...
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Generally cloudy with isolated showers possible.
Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F Forecast Low: 27°C / 81°F
WINDS:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly to southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 16 mph.
SYNOPSIS: A gradual clearing of upper level cloud cover is expected toward the end of this forecast period. However, available low level moisture, due to the southeasterly wind flow, may account for occasional brief showers over the local region.
A High Surf Advisory is in effect for St Maarten due to northerly swells invading local waters. Seas will be slight to moderate for the next few days with waves up to 7 feet. 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 Thursday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers.