DATE ISSUED: Thursday, March 16, 2017 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) March 17, 2017
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy, with light haze and a brief shower possible.
Forecast High: 28°C / 82°F Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F
Sunset Today: 6:23 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:19 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Friday midday: East with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 18 mph.
SYNOPSIS:
A relatively dry and stable atmosphere will continue to restrict precipitation across the region. In addition, the Atlantic high pressure system will maintain generally moderate easterly winds.
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 and north of the island.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with brief showers possible.
FORECASTER: Albert
