DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, March 01, 2017 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) March 02, 2017
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with brief showers possible.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F
Sunset Today: 6:19 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:31 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeast with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 23 mph and occasional higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
The strong Atlantic high pressure system will continue to support brisk winds and rough seas throughout the region. Low level clouds moving within the wind flow may cause some passing showers across the local area.
Seas will continue to peak near 9 feet during the next few days. Small craft operators and sea bathers should continue to exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 7 to 9 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Friday midday:Partly cloudy and breezy with brief showers possible.
FORECASTER: Albert
