DATE ISSUED: Friday, April 03, 2020 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) April 04, 2020
...A HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
WEATHER: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with brief local showers possible.
Forecast High: 31°C / 88°F Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunset Today: 6:26 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:04 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Southeasterly to southerly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 10 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.
SYNOPSIS:
A weak Atlantic high pressure system will continue to generate mostly light southeasterly winds across the region. A relatively dry and stable air mass will continue to restrict precipitation.
A high surf advisory is in effect for St. Maarten as long period swells are expected for the surrounding waters through the next 24 to 36 hours. Seas will briefly peak near 7 feet before improving by Sunday. Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate WAVES/SWELLS: 5 to 7 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Sunday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with a few brief showers possible.
FORECASTER: Connor