DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) March 11, 2020
…A SMALL CRAFT WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL 6:00 AM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11TH…
…A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with a brief shower possible.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F
Forecast Low: 23°C / 73°F
Sunset Today: 6:21 P.M.
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:23 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 18 mph.
SYNOPSIS:
A relatively drier atmosphere across the region will restrict precipitation. Meanwhile, the high pressure system located northeast of the local area will maintain gentle to moderate winds.
Hazardous seas are expected to begin gradually diminishing later today, however long-period northerly swells are still occurring. Therefore, small craft warning and a high surf advisory remain in effect until tomorrow morning. Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to avoid open waters. Persons with interests along the coast should exercise extreme caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Rough
WAVES/SWELLS: 9 to 12 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy with a passing shower possible.
FORECASTER: Connor
