DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, August 16, 2017 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) August 17, 2017
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy at first, becoming increasingly cloudy with scattered showers some of which may be moderate to heavy and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.
Forecast High: 31°C / 88°F Forecast Low: 27°C / 81°F
Sunset Today: 6:38 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:55 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: East northeast to east southeast with a gentle to fresh breeze of 11 to 21 miles per hour and occasional higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
An approaching tropical wave is expected to cause an increase in cloudiness and showery activity over the region during this forecast period. Meanwhile, the Atlantic high pressure ridge will maintain brisk easterly winds.
Seas are expected to peak near 8 feet during the next few days. 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 Friday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.
FORECASTER: Albert
