DATE ISSUED: Monday, March 06, 2017 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) March 07, 2017
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
Today: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers, some of which may be heavy.
Tonight through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with scattered showers, some of which may be heavy.
Forecast High: 27°C / 81°F Forecast Low: 21°C / 70°F
Sunset Today: 6:20 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:27 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
Today through Tuesday midday: Northeast with a gentle to fresh breeze of 12 to 21 mph, with occasional higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
Increased cloudiness and shower activity are expected Today and Tuesday, as moisture and instability associated with a frontal boundary moves into the region. Additionally, the rebuilding Atlantic high pressure system will generate brisk winds that will facilitate deteriorating sea conditions. As a result, rough seas will prevail for the next several 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 Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with scattered showers.
FORECASTER: Pierre
