DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, March 07, 2018 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) March 08, 2018
…A SMALL CRAFT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN AT LEAST UNTIL THURSDAY…
…A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN PLACE AT LEAST THROUGH SATURDAY…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.
Forecast High: 28°C / 82°F Forecast Low: 23°C / 73°F
Sunset Today: 6:20 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:26 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeast to east with a light to moderate breeze of 07 to 16 miles per hour.
SYNOPSIS:
A slightly less intense low-pressure system well north of the region is generating long period swells and above-normal wave action resulting in hazardous seas across the region. In addition, an increase in available moisture in the atmosphere today, will increase the probability of showers across the region.
Seas will peak near 12 feet through Thursday as long period northerly swells continue to affect the region. Consequently, a small craft warning and a high surf advisory are in effect. Small craft operators and sea bathers are urged to stay on shore.
STATE OF THE SEA: Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 8 to 12 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with a passing shower possible.
FORECASTER: Pierre
