DATE ISSUED: Monday, October 16, 2017 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) October 17, 2017
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL 6AM TUESDAY OCTOBER 17TH 2017…
WEATHER:
This afternoon: Generally cloudy and breezy with scattered showers and possible isolated thunderstorms.
Tonight through Tuesday morning: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.
Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F
Sunset Today: 5:50 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:06 A.M.
WINDS:
Today through Tuesday midday: Southeast to east-southeast with a gentle to fresh breeze of 11 to 20 miles per hour and occasional higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
Lingering moisture and instability will account for cloudy skies, scattered showers and possible isolated thunderstorms across the region during this forecast period. Some of these showers may be heavy at times therefore, residents in flood prone areas should be vigilant. Seas will peak near 8 feet today and will gradually subside thereafter. Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURES: None.
OUTLOOK through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers.
FORECASTER: LeBlanc
