Synopsis For The Coastal Waters From Bonita Beach To Suwannee River-
Synopsis
Strong surface high pressure will remain north of the marine waters along the mid Atlantic coast extending southwest to the northern Gulf through early next week. This high combined with lower pressure associated with Tropical Storm Ida moving north through the northwest Caribbean will keep winds and seas elevated through Sunday night with hazardous boating conditions continuing. During Monday through Wednesday tropical cyclone Ida is forecast to move north into the central Gulf where it will linger through mid week. For the latest on Ida please refer to advisories being issued by the National Hurricane Center.
Forecast as of 2:58 PM EST on November 7, 2009
Tarpon Springs To Suwannee River Out 20 To 60 Nm-
Englewood To Tarpon Springs Out 20 To 60 Nm-
Bonita Beach To Englewood Out 20 To 60 Nm-
Small Craft Advisory in effect through Tuesday afternoon
Tonight
East winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 6 to 8 feet.
Sunday
East winds 20 to 25 knots with higher gusts. Seas 6 to 8 feet. A slight chance of sprinkles mainly south of Englewood.
Sunday Night
East winds increasing 25 to 30 knots with higher gusts. Seas 6 to 8 feet.
Monday
Southeast winds increasing to around 30 knots with higher gusts. Seas 6 to 8 feet. Scattered thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Southeast winds 30 knots with higher gusts. Seas 6 to 8 feet. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Tuesday
South winds around 20 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Southwest winds around 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Wednesday
North winds around 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night And Thursday
Northeast winds around 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
