DATE ISSUED: Thursday, March 15, 2018 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) March 16, 2018
….A HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL MIDDAY ON FRIDAY…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Friday midday: Mainly fair.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunset Today: 6:22 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:20 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly to east southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 09 to 15 miles per hour.
SYNOPSIS:
A dry and stable atmosphere will continue to restrict precipitation across the region during this forecast period. Meanwhile, the dominant Atlantic high pressure system will maintain mostly moderate easterly winds.
Long period north easterly swells will continue to affect local waters until Friday. Therefore, the high surf advisory remains in effect for St. Maarten. 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 Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy.
FORECASTER: Albert
