…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN THROUGH 6PM THURSDAY EVENING…
WEATHER:
This
afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy, becoming
cloudy at times with passing showers.
Forecast High: 30°C / 86°F Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunset Today: 6:15 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:37 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This
afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeast to east with a gentle to fresh
breeze of 10 to 18 mph and occasional higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
The
dominant Atlantic high pressure system will continue to generate brisk winds. Meanwhile,
pockets of moisture in the lower levels of the atmosphere will cause cloudy
periods and a few passing showers across the local area. Saharan dust entering
the region will help to restrict shower activity.
Marine conditions will continue to peak near 9 feet before subsiding from
tomorrow evening. Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to continue
exercising caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 9 feet
SPECIAL FEATURE: None.
OUTLOOK through Friday midday: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with passing showers.
FORECASTER: Gordon
