DATE ISSUED: Thursday April 19, 2018 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) April 20, 2018
…A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL MIDDAY ON FRIDAY…
WEATHER:
This afternoon: Mainly fair and breezy.
Tonight through Friday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunset Today: 6:30 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:53 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Friday midday: East southeasterly to east northeasterly with a gentle to fresh breeze of 10 to 19 miles per hour.
SYNOPSIS:
The Atlantic high-pressure system is expected to maintain brisk winds across the region. In addition, an approaching moisture surge will increase the probability of showers during the latter part of this forecast period.
Long period swell are expected to affect local waters during the next 24 hours, hence the high surf advisory for St. Maarten. Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate WAVES/SWELLS: up to 7 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.
FORECASTER: Albert
