Synopsis For Destin Fl To Pascagoula Ms Out 60 Nm Including
Mobile Bay-
Synopsis
Strong offshore flow has followed a frontal passage over the area. Direction will transition from north to easterly through the weekend as surface high pressure moves to the East Coast...weakening as it moves. Onshore flow returns Monday...but another front will cross the area Monday night...restoring offshore flow to Alabama and western Florida Panhandle coastal waters.
Forecast as of 9:30 am CST on November 21, 2008
Coastal Waters From Pensacola Fl To Pascagoula Ms Out 20 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Destin To Pensacola Fl Out 20 Nm-
Small Craft Advisory in effect through late tonight
Today
North winds 25 to 30 knots decreasing to around 20 knots in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 feet. Bays and coastal waterways rough.
Tonight
North winds 20 to 25 knots becoming northeast. Seas 3 to 6 feet. Bays and coastal waterways rough.
Saturday
Northeast winds around 20 knots becoming east around 10 knots. Seas decreasing to 2 to 4 feet. Bays and coastal waterways choppy to rough becoming a light chop.
Saturday Night
East winds around 10 knots becoming northeast. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Bays and coastal waterways smooth.
Sunday
Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 3 feet. Bays and coastal waterways a light chop.
Sunday Night
East winds around 10 knots. Seas 1 to 3 feet. Bays and coastal waterways smooth.
Monday
South winds around 10 knots becoming west 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon...then becoming north around 15 knots overnight. Seas 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet. Bays and coastal waterways a light chop becoming choppy. Scattered thunderstorms and isolated showers.
Tuesday
North winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas decreasing to 1 to 3 feet. Bays and coastal waterways a light chop.