DATE ISSUED: Friday, March 02, 2018 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) March 03, 2018
…A HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST MAARTEN UNTIL MONDAY…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Saturday midday: Mainly fair.
Forecast High: 28°C / 82°F Forecast Low: 23°C / 73°F
Sunset Today: 6:19 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:30 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly to southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 10 miles per hour, becoming lighter and variable at times.
SYNOPSIS:
A weakened Atlantic high-pressure system will maintain light winds across the region while a dry and stable atmosphere continues to restrict precipitation.
Long period northeasterly swells will continue to affect seas across the region, particularly along the Northern and Eastern shores. As a result, a high surf warning remains in effect. Small craft operators and sea bathers are urged to stay on shore.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 9 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Sunday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers.
FORECASTER: Albert
