Synopsis Sw Pass Mississippi River To Atchafalaya River-
Synopsis
A strong ridge of cold and dry high pressure will continue to build over the region this afternoon into tonight. This high will remain over the region through the weekend...before sliding toward the eastern Seaboard on Monday. A cold front will slide through the coastal waters Monday night as the high pulls away. High pressure will then build back over the area on Tuesday.
Forecast as of 9:28 am CST on November 21, 2008
Coastal Waters From The Southwest Pass Of The Mississippi River
To Lower Atchafalaya River La Out 20 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Pascagoula Ms To The Southwest Pass Of The
Mississippi River Out 20 Nm-
Small Craft Advisory in effect through late tonight
This Afternoon
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet subsiding to 3 to 5 feet in the afternoon. Protected waters rough.
Tonight
East winds around 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. Protected waters rough.
Saturday
East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. Protected waters choppy to rough.
Saturday Night
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. Protected waters a light to moderate chop.
Sunday
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Protected waters a light to moderate chop.
Sunday Night
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Protected waters a light to moderate chop. Slight chance of showers after midnight.
Monday
Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 3 feet. Protected waters a light to moderate chop. Chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Protected waters choppy to rough. Chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms.
Tuesday
North winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. Protected waters choppy to rough.
Tuesday Night
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. Protected waters choppy to rough.