DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, October 03, 2018 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) October 04, 2018
….SMALL CRAFT AND HIGH SURF ADVISORIES ARE IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Apart from cloudy periods and showers in the afternoon, fair to partly cloudy in general.
Forecast High: 32°C / 90°F Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F
Sunset Today: 5:59 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:03 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Variable with a light breeze up to 05 mph, becoming calm at times.
SYNOPSIS:
A lax pressure gradient will maintain mostly calm winds across the region.
A combination of daytime heating, calm winds and available moisture will increase the likelihood of localized afternoon showers, some of which may be moderate to heavy.
Small craft and high surf advisories are in effect for St. Maarten as long period swells are expected to reach local waters by tonight and seas are expected to peak near 8 feet. Small craft operators and sea-bathers should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with afternoon showers possible.
FORECASTER: Albert
