DATE ISSUED: Friday, March 03, 2017 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) March 04, 2017
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, with a brief shower possible.
Forecast High: 28°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F
Sunset Today: 6:19 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:29 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 14 to 22 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 prevail during this forecast period.
Small craft operators and sea bathers should continue to exercise caution as seas will continue to peak near 9 feet for the next few days
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 9 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Sunday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with brief showers possible.
FORECASTER: Gordon
