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
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
This Afternoon
Northeast winds around 20 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet.
Tonight
East winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet.
Sunday
East winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet. A slight chance of sprinkles.
Sunday Night
East winds increasing to around 25 knots with higher gusts. Seas building to 6 to 8 feet.
Monday
East winds 25 to 30 knots. Seas 6 to 10 feet. A slight chance of showers.
Monday Night
Southeast winds 20 to 25 knots with higher gusts. Seas 6 to 8 feet. 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
West winds around 15 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Wednesday
North winds around 20 knots with higher gusts. Seas 4 to 6 feet. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
2009 Hurricane Coverage
