DATE ISSUED: Thursday, October 19, 2017 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) October 20, 2017
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy.
Forecast High: 31°C / 88°F Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F
Sunset Today: 5:48 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:07 A.M.
WINDS:
This afternoon through Friday midday: East-southeast with a gentle to fresh breeze of 12 to 19 miles per hour and higher gusts possible.
SYNOPSIS:
A plume of Saharan dust is affecting the region, resulting in reduced visibility and hazy skies. Limited rainfall activity is also expected during this forecast period. Persons with respiratory illnesses are advised to take the necessary precaution.
A small craft advisory remains in effect for above normal seas with waves peaking near 8 feet due to brisk winds. Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to continue exercising caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURES: An earthquake occurred near the local region this morning, which was felt in St. Maarten. However, official information about its magnitude, epicenter, and distance from St. Maarten is still forthcoming from the U.S. Geological Seismic Center.
OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy.
FORECASTER: Connor
