DATE ISSUED: Thursday, March 02, 2017 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) March 03, 2017
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with brief showers possible.
Forecast High: 28°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F
Sunset Today: 6:19 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:30 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Friday midday: East to east-northeast with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 23 mph and occasional higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
A strong Atlantic high pressure system will continue to dominate the weather pattern across the region. Consequently, precipitation will be restricted and brisk winds will continue during this forecast period.
Seas will continue to peak near 9 feet for the next few days. Small craft operators and sea bathers should continue to exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 9 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Saturday midday:Partly cloudy and breezy with brief showers possible.
FORECASTER: Albert
