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 the weekend. This high combined with lower pressure associated with Tropical Storm Ida over the western Caribbean will keep winds and seas elevated through the weekend with hazardous boating conditions continuing. During Monday through Wednesday Tropical Storm Ida is forecast to intensify and move north into the south central Gulf. For the latest on Ida please refer to advisories being issued by the National Hurricane Center.
Forecast as of 10:00 am EST on November 7, 2009
Tampa Bay Waters-
Small craft exercise caution
This Afternoon
Northeast winds increasing to 15 to 20 knots. Bay waters becoming choppy.
Tonight
Northeast winds around 15 knots. Bay waters a moderate chop.
Sunday
East winds around 20 knots. Bay waters choppy.
Sunday Night
East winds around 15 knots. Bay waters a moderate chop.
Monday
East winds around 20 knots. Bay waters choppy.
Monday Night
Southeast winds around 15 knots. Bay waters a moderate chop. A slight chance of thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Southeast winds around 15 knots. Bay waters a moderate chop. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
South winds around 10 knots. Bay waters a light chop. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Wednesday
South winds 5 to 10 knots becoming northeast 15 knots in the afternoon. Bay waters a moderate chop. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
2009 Hurricane Coverage