DATE ISSUED: Thursday, October 04, 2018 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) October 05, 2018
….A SMALL CRAFT AND HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL 6 AM FRIDAY MORNING…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with local showers.
Forecast High: 32°C / 90°F Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F
Sunset Today: 5:59 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:04 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Friday midday: Southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 mph to 12 mph.
SYNOPSIS:
Weak pressure gradient will maintain mostly light winds across the region.
A combination of daytime heating and available low level moisture will account for localized showers.
Small craft and high surf advisories are in effect for St. Maarten as long period swells continue to affect local waters. A gradual decrease is expected from tonight. 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 Saturday midday: Partly cloudy with local showers possible.
FORECASTER: Gordon
