DATE ISSUED: Thursday, October 05, 2017 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) October 06, 2017
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.
Forecast High: 31°C / 88°F Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F
WINDS:
This afternoon through Friday midday: Southerly to easterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 12 miles per hour, becoming lighter and variable at times.
SYNOPSIS:
Available moisture and instability in the wake of a tropical wave along with an upper level trough, may cause isolated showers across the local area.
Seas will remain slight to moderate for the next few days, with waves peaking near 7 feet. Small craft operators and sea-bathers should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Slight to Moderate WAVES/SWELLS: 4 to 7 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE:
At 11:00 AM, the center of Tropical Storm Nate was located over northeastern Nicaragua with maximum sustained winds near 40 mph (65 km/h) and higher gusts. Little change in strength is expected today.
THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT POSE ANY THREAT TO ST. MAARTEN.
OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.
FORECASTER: Albert
