Synopsis For The Coastal Waters From Bonita Beach To Suwannee River-
Synopsis
High pressure will continue to ridge across the area today. A cold front will move through the coastal waters on Wednesday. High pressure will build back across the area on strong northwest winds behind the front late Wednesday into Thursday. The high is expected to weaken and settle over the region Friday. Small Craft Advisory conditions will be possible Wednesday.
Forecast as of 3:33 am EST on January 6, 2009
Tampa Bay Waters-
Today
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots becoming south 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters mostly smooth becoming a moderate chop in the afternoon. Areas of dense fog in the morning.
Tonight
South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Patchy fog after midnight.
Wednesday
Southwest winds around 15 knots becoming west 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters becoming choppy. Chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
West winds 15 to 20 knots in the evening becoming northwest 10 to 15 knots overnight. Bay and inland waters choppy becoming a moderate chop overnight.
Thursday
Northwest winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters a light chop.
Thursday Night
Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters a light chop.
Friday
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters a light chop.
Saturday
Southwest winds around 5 knots. Bay and inland waters a light chop.
