DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, March 07, 2017 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) March 08, 2017
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with scattered showers.
Forecast High: 28°C / 82°F Forecast Low: 23°C / 73°F
Sunset Today: 6:20 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:26 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeast with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 24 mph and occasional higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
A frontal boundary will continue to cause cloudiness and shower activity across the local region. Additionally, brisk winds being generated by a strengthening Atlantic high pressure system will support hazardous sea conditions.
Small craft operators and sea bathers should continue to exercise caution as seas are expected to peak near 11 feet during the next few days.
STATE OF THE SEA: Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 8 to 11 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.
FORECASTER: Albert
