DATE ISSUED: Friday, March 17, 2017 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) March 18, 2017
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
Today through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with isolated showers possible, particularly during the overnight and morning hours.
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:
Today through Saturday midday: East to east northeast with a gentle to fresh breeze of 10 to 19 mph.
SYNOPSIS:
The dominant Atlantic high pressure system will continue to generate brisk winds and support a relatively dry and stable atmosphere across the region. Nevertheless, patches of moisture within the wind flow may trigger a few brief showers over St. Maarten.
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 Sunday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.
FORECASTER: Pierre
