DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, March 14, 2018 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) March 15, 2018
….A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FRIDAY…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy in general.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunset Today: 6:22 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:21 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 17 miles per hour.
SYNOPSIS:
Mostly fair weather with a moderate southeasterly wind flow is expected across the local area during this forecast period, as the Atlantic high pressure system continues to dominate the weather pattern.
A high surf advisory remains in effect for St. Maarten since long period north easterly swells will continue to affect local waters. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 7 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Friday midday: Generally fair to partly cloudy and breezy.
FORECASTER: Albert