DATE ISSUED: Thursday, March 08, 2018 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) March 09, 2018
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN THROUGH FRIDAY…
…A HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN AT LEAST THROUGH SATURDAY…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with a passing shower possible.
Forecast High: 28°C / 82°F Forecast Low: 23°C / 73°F
Sunset Today: 6:21 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:25 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Friday midday: East southeast with a light to moderate breeze of 07 to 16 miles per hour.
SYNOPSIS:
The dominant Atlantic high pressure ridge will restrict precipitation and gradually increase wind speed as it continues to reestablishing itself across the region.
Seas are subsiding but expected to peak near 09 feet during the next 24 hours as long period northerly swells continue to affect the region. Consequently, a small craft advisory and a high surf advisory are in effect. Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough WAVES/SWELLS: 06 to 09 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with a passing shower possible.
FORECASTER: Albert
