DATE ISSUED: Friday, May 17, 2019 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) May 18, 2019
…A HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL 6:00PM…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with brief showers possible.
Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F
Sunset Today: 6:39 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 06 to 13 mph.
SYNOPSIS:
Relatively dry and stable conditions will persist across the region during this forecast period. Meanwhile, the Atlantic high-pressure system will maintain a gentle to moderate breeze over the local area.
Seas are expected to remain slight to moderate through the next few days. However, a High Surf advisory remains in effect for St. Maarten as long period swells are expected to affect local waters through the next 24 hours. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Slight to Moderate WAVES/SWELLS: 3 to 5 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Sunday midday: Fair to party cloudy with brief showers possible.
FORECASTER: Pierre
