DATE ISSUED: Wednesday March 17, 2021 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) March 18, 2021
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.
Forecast High: 28°C / 82°F Forecast Low: 22°C / 72°F
Sunset Today: 6:22 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:17 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeasterly with a gentle to fresh breeze of 10 to 22 mph and higher gusts possible.
SYNOPSIS:
The strengthened Atlantic high-pressure system will maintain breezy conditions. Meanwhile, moisture and instability associated with a frontal boundary will account for cloudiness and isolated showers across the local area.
Long period northerly swells are impacting regional waters. Consequently, seas will peak up to 10 feet today. A small craft advisory is in effect for St. Maarten. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough WAVES/SWELLS: 7 to 10 feet
SPECIAL FEATURES: None.
OUTLOOK through Friday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.
FORECASTER: Gordon
