DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) March 16, 2017
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with a brief shower possible.
Forecast High: 28°C / 82°F Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F
Sunset Today: 6:22 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:20 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: East to east southeast with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 14 mph.
SYNOPSIS:
The Atlantic high pressure system will continue to dominate the weather pattern across the region. Therefore, precipitation will be restricted and generally moderate easterly winds will continue during this forecast period.
Seas are expected to remain moderate to rough during the next few days. Small craft operators and sea bathers should continue to exercise caution, particularly towards the east of the island.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 9 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with brief showers.
FORECASTER: Gordon
