DATE ISSUED: Thursday, March 12, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) March 13, 2020
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL 6:00 PM THURSDAY, MARCH 12TH…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with a passing shower possible.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunset Today: 6:22 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:22 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Friday midday: East to southeast with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 14 mph.
SYNOPSIS:
A relatively dry atmosphere will continue to restrict precipitation across the region. Meanwhile, the Atlantic high pressure system centered north of the local area will maintain light to moderate winds.
Seas will gradually subside during this forecast period but will remain rough. The small craft advisory remains in place until later today. Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution on open waters.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy with brief local showers possible.
FORECASTER: Pierre
