DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) September 28, 2017
…A HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with brief isolated showers possible.
Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F Forecast Low: 27°C / 81°F
WINDS:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 14 mph.
SYNOPSIS:
A weak Atlantic high pressure ridge will maintain mostly light easterly winds and restrict precipitation across the region.
A High Surf Advisory remains in effect for St. Maarten due to long period northerly swells invading local waters. Seas will peak near 7 feet during the next few days. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Slight to Moderate WAVES/SWELLS: 4 to 7 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with brief isolated showers possible.
FORECASTER: Albert