DATE ISSUED: Sunday, April 02, 2017 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Monday midday (12:00 LST) April 03, 2017
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Monday midday: Generally fair to partly cloudy.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F
Sunset Today: 6:26 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:06 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Monday midday: East-southeast to east northeast with a light to moderate breeze of 04 to 14 mph.
SYNOPSIS:
The Atlantic high pressure ridge is the dominant feature across the region.
A dry and stable atmosphere with light winds are expected to restrict precipitation across the local area for the next few days.
Long period northerly swells continue to invade local waters. As a result, seas are expected to peak near 9 feet. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 9 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Tuesday midday: Generally fair to partly cloudy with a passing shower possible.
FORECASTER: Gordon
