Synopsis For Destin Fl To Pascagoula Ms Out 60 Nm Including
Mobile Bay-
Synopsis
Strong onshore will continue to precede a front crossing the area tonight...then become westerly as surface high pressure builds over the western Gulf and moves east. A tight pressure gradient over the area will keep the westerlies strong through Wednesday...but the flow will ease Wednesday night into Thursday. Flow will become offshore...then Switch Back to onshore Wednesday night through Thursday night as surface high pressure moves over the area. Flow will then strengthen into the weekend ahead of a frontal passage late Saturday afternoon into Saturday night. Offshore flow will then last through the rest of the forecast.
Forecast as of 3:37 PM CST on January 6, 2009
Mobile Bay-
Small Craft Advisory in effect through Wednesday evening
Tonight
South winds 20 to 25 knots becoming west around 20 knots. Bay waters rough. Widespread thunderstorms until early morning. Showers through the night.
Wednesday
West winds around 20 knots becoming northwest 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon. Bay waters choppy to rough. Slight chance of showers through the day.
Wednesday Night
Southwest to west winds around 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.
Thursday
West winds around 10 knots becoming Southwest . Bay waters smooth.
Thursday Night
Winds variable less than 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.
Friday
Winds variable less than 10 knots becoming south around 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.
Friday Night
Southeast winds around 10 knots becoming south after midnight. Bay waters smooth.
Saturday
South to southwest winds around 15 knots becoming north 15 to 20 knots. Bay waters choppy to rough. Chance of showers.
Sunday
North to northeast winds around 15 knots. Bay waters choppy. Chance of showers.