DATE ISSUED: Monday, September 30, 2019 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) October 01, 2019
…A HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with a brief local shower possible.
Forecast High: 33°C / 91°F
Forecast Low: 27°C / 80°F
Sunset Today: 6:02 P.M.
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:03 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: South-southeast to southeast with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 10 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.
SYNOPSIS:
A relatively dry and stable atmosphere will restrict precipitation across the local area during this forecast period. Additionally, a loose pressure gradient will continue to support light winds.
Long period swells generated by Hurricane Lorenzo will continue to affect local waters for the next several days. Consequently, the high surf advisory remains in effect until further notice. Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough
WAVES/SWELLS: 4 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURES:
At 11:00 am, Hurricane Lorenzo was located in the mid-Atlantic as a Category 2 Hurricane. Lorenzo is predicted to remain over the open Atlantic waters.
Swells generated by this system are affecting local waters. Otherwise, this system does not pose a threat to St. Maarten.
The Meteorological Department of St. Maarten will continue to update the public accordingly.
OUTLOOK through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with a local shower possible.
FORECASTER: Connor
