Published 18 October 2017
Buckie Got It, St.Kitts and Nevis News Source
DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday evening (18:00 LST) October 19, 2017
…A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
Tonight through Thursday evening: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy.
Forecast High: 31°C / 88°F Forecast Low: 26°C / 79°F
Sunset Today: 5:48 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:07 A.M.
WINDS:
Tonight through Thursday evening: Southeasterly with a gentle to fresh breeze of 12 to 21 miles per hour and occasional higher gusts.
SYNOPSIS:
A plume of Saharan dust is making its way across the region. As a result reduced visibility and hazy skies can be expected. Rainfall activity will be limited during the forecast period. Persons with respiratory illnesses are advised to take the necessary precaution.
A small craft advisory remains in effect for above normal seas with waves peaking near 8 feet due to brisk winds. Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to continue exercising caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 8 feet
SPECIAL FEATURES: None.
OUTLOOK through Friday evening: Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy.
FORECASTER: LeBlanc
The next weather forecast will be issued Thursday at 06:00 LST (10:00 UTC).
