DATE ISSUED: Sunday, September 30, 2018 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Monday midday (12:00 LST) October 01, 2018
...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST MAARTEN...
...A HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL 6:00 AM MONDAY...
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Monday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with local showers possible.
Forecast High: 32°C / 90°F Forecast Low: 27°C / 81°F
Sunset Today: 6:02 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:03 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
Today through Monday midday: East to east-southeast with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 10 mph, becoming calm and variable at times.
SYNOPSIS:
Lingering moisture and instability could generate a few local showers over the local area particularly during the overnight hours. Additionally, a layer of Saharan dust will restrict visibility. Persons with respiratory illnesses should take precautions where possible.
A Small Craft Advisory and High Surf Warning are in effect for St. Maarten. Seas are peaking near 10 feet, while long period swells continue to affect local waters. Small craft operators and persons with interests along the coast should continue to exercise acaution, while sea bathers should avoid swimming.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 10 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy.