DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, October 29, 2019 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) October 30, 2019
…HIGH SURF AND SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES ARE IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with a brief local shower possible.
Forecast High: 32°C / 90°F Forecast Low: 27°C / 81°F
Sunset Today: 5:42 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:11 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East-northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 16 mph.
SYNOPSIS:
A strengthened Atlantic high pressure system will generate mostly moderate winds across the region. A relatively drier and more stable atmosphere will limit precipitation today. However, a brief local shower remains a possibility during this forecast period.
Increased wave heights and long-period swells will affect local waters during the next couple of days. Hence, High Surf and Small Craft Advisories will remain in effect until further notice. Small craft operators and sea-bathers are advised to exercise extreme caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURES: None.
OUTLOOK through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with a local shower possible.
FORECASTER: Connor
