FLASH FLOOD ADVISORY: Heavy Showers can cause flooding (UPDATED).

DATE ISSUED: Monday, September 05 2016 TIME: 12:30PM (16:30UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Tuesday, September 06 2016 TIME: 12:30PM (16:30UTC)

Moisture associated with the passage of a tropical wave continues to produce showers over the local region, some of these showers may be moderate to heavy. As a result, these showers may produce flash floods. Therefore residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and rock falls should continue to be vigilant and use caution.
Seas are also peaking near 8 feet. Thus, sea users and persons with interests along the coast should exercise caution.

WEATHER:
Tonight: Generally cloudy, hazy and breezy with scattered showers.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy to cloudy, hazy and breezy with isolated showers.

Forecast High: 31°C / 88°F Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F

Sunset Today: 6:23 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:59 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:
Tonight through Tuesday evening: Easterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 14 to 20 miles per hour, and higher gusts possible.

SYNOPSIS:
The tropical wave affecting the Eastern Caribbean will continue to cause showers and breezy conditions over the local region. Some of these showers may be heavy at times and street-flooding is possible. Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and rock falls should exercise caution.
Seas are peaking near 6 feet, and expected to continue subsiding. Small craft operators and beach goers are advised to maintain caution.

STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate WAVES/SWELLS: 4 to 6 feet

SPECIAL FEATURE: A tropical wave located west of the Lesser Antilles, still has a low chance of formation within the next 2 to 5 days. Regardless of development, this system will continue to cause showers and possible thunderstorms.

OUTLOOK through Wednesday evening: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with isolated showers possible.

FORECASTER: Albert

The next weather forecast will be issued Tuesday at 06:00 LST (10:00 UTC).

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Source: St. Martin News Network
FLASH FLOOD ADVISORY: Heavy Showers can cause flooding (UPDATED).