DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) March 01, 2017
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
Today through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy, with passing showers.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F
Sunset Today: 6:18 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:31 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
Today through Wednesday midday: East-northeast to east with a gentle to fresh breeze of 11 to 20 mph, becoming gusty at times.
SYNOPSIS:
The strengthening Atlantic high pressure ridge will generate brisk winds across the region. Low level moisture moving within the wind flow will result in occasional cloudiness and passing showers during this forecast period.
Additionally, moderate to rough seas are expected with waves peaking near 8 feet for the next several days. As a result, a small craft advisory is in effect. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with passing showers and rough seas.
FORECASTER: Pierre
