Forecast as of 9:39 PM EST on January 5, 2009
Synopsis For The Suwannee River To Destin Out To 60 Nm
Synopsis
Dense sea fog is expected to persist across the marine legs east of Apalachicola during the rest of tonight. Onshore winds will begin to pick up across the marine legs west of Apalachicola and preclude a dense fog threat there. Showers and thunderstorms are expected in advance of a strong cold front mostly Tuesday night into early Wednesday. Some storms may be strong or possibly severe. Exercise caution conditions will commence on Tuesday...with Small Craft Advisory conditions Tuesday night and Wednesday ahead and along the front. Similar conditions are expected in its wake during Wednesday as high pressure builds over the Gulf. Sustained winds will peak over 25 knots and gale force gusts will be possible. Offshore winds will quickly diminish Wednesday night and remain below headline criteria until Saturday when onshore winds ahead of the next front are forecast to again generate exercise caution conditions.
Forecast as of 9:39 PM EST on January 5, 2009
Apalachee Bay-
Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River To Apalachicola Fl Out To
20 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Suwannee River To Keaton Beach Out 20 Nm-
Waters From Suwannee River To Apalachicola Fl From 20 To 60 Nm-
Dense fog advisory remains in effect until 4 am EST Tuesday
Rest Of Tonight
South winds 5 to 10 knots...increasing to 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 1 to 2 feet...building to 2 to 3 feet after midnight. Protected waters smooth...increasing to a light to moderate chop after midnight. Widespread dense fog reducing visibilities to 1 nm or less.
Tuesday
South winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet...building to 4 to 6 feet outside Apalachee Bay in the afternoon. Protected waters choppy. Areas of dense fog. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
South winds 15 to 20 knots...becoming southwest 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 knots after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 feet...except 4 to 6 feet in Apalachee Bay. Protected waters choppy...increasing to rough after midnight. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms.
Wednesday
West winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to near gale force possible. Seas 5 to 7 feet near shore and 7 to 9 feet offshore...building to 9 to 11 feet offshore in the afternoon. Protected waters rough. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Northwest winds 20 knots...decreasing to 10 knots after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 feet near shore and 7 to 9 feet offshore...subsiding to 3 to 5 feet near shore...5 to 7 feet offshore after midnight. Protected waters rough...decreasing to a light chop after midnight.
Thursday
West winds 5 to 10 knots...increasing to 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 feet...subsiding to 2 to 4 feet in the afternoon. Protected waters smooth...increasing to a light to moderate chop in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
West winds 10 to 15 knots...becoming northwest 5 to 10 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Protected waters a light to moderate chop...decreasing to smooth after midnight.
Friday
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots...becoming southeast in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Protected waters smooth to a light chop.
Friday Night
South winds 5 to 10 knots...increasing to 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Protected waters smooth...increasing to a light to moderate chop after midnight.
Saturday
Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots...becoming west in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Protected waters choppy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Water Temperatures
Lugar Temperatura
Apalachicola, FL 71.1°F
Clearwater Beach, FL 70.0°F
St. Petersburg, FL 72.0°F
Date Time Tide Type Height
Shell Point
2009-01-05 8:11 PM EST High Tide 2.93 feet
2009-01-06 4:05 AM EST Low Tide -0.39 feet
2009-01-06 11:00 AM EST High Tide 2.23 feet
2009-01-06 3:15 PM EST Low Tide 1.49 feet
2009-01-06 9:15 PM EST High Tide 3.00 feet
2009-01-07 5:18 AM EST Low Tide -0.81 feet
Turkey Point, FSU Lab
2009-01-05 7:56 PM EST High Tide 2.63 feet
2009-01-06 3:52 AM EST Low Tide -0.01 feet
2009-01-06 11:18 AM EST High Tide 2.07 feet
2009-01-06 3:02 PM EST Low Tide 1.83 feet
2009-01-06 8:50 PM EST High Tide 2.73 feet
2009-01-07 4:58 AM EST Low Tide -0.39 feet
Twin Rivers Marina, Crystal River
2009-01-05 4:12 PM EST Low Tide 1.09 feet
2009-01-05 9:54 PM EST High Tide 2.36 feet
2009-01-06 5:38 AM EST Low Tide 0.33 feet
2009-01-06 11:16 AM EST High Tide 1.68 feet
2009-01-06 5:14 PM EST Low Tide 1.18 feet
2009-01-06 10:52 PM EST High Tide 2.49 feet
2009-01-07 6:43 AM EST Low Tide 0.12 feet
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