Synopsis For The Suwannee River To Destin Out To 60 Nm
Synopsis
A low pressure system will move east along the northeast Gulf Coast and dissipate today and tonight...allowing winds and seas to gradually subside and the rain to end. The coastal waters will be under the influence of Continental high pressure for the remainder of the work week...resulting in offshore winds. Winds and seas will likely increase Thursday as higher pressure builds to the north.
Forecast as of 4:35 am EST on November 22, 2009
Apalachee Bay-
Coastal Waters From Apalachicola To Destin Fl Out 20 Nm-
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 Apalachicola To Destin Fl From 20 To 60 Nm-
Waters From Suwannee River To Apalachicola Fl From 20 To 60 Nm-
Small craft operators should exercise caution
Today
Southeast wind 15 to 20 knots...becoming southwest 10 to 15 knots this afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 feet...except 2 to 4 feet in Apalachee Bay. Protected waters a moderate chop to choppy...decreasing to a light to moderate chop. Winds and seas higher neat scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. A few storms could be strong to severe this morning.
Tonight
West wind around 10 knots. Seas decreasing to 3 to 5 feet. Protected waters smooth to a light chop. A slight chance of rain in the evening.
Monday
Northwest wind 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet...except 1 to 2 feet in Apalachee Bay. Protected waters smooth.
Monday Night
North wind 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Protected waters smooth.
Tuesday
Northeast wind 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Protected waters smooth.
Tuesday Night
Northeast wind around 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Protected waters smooth.
Wednesday And Wednesday Night
North wind 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet near shore...2 to 4 feet offshore. Protected waters a light to moderate chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Thursday
Northwest wind around 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet near shore...5 to 7 feet offshore. Protected waters a moderate chop.