Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Belle Fontaine, AL
April 23, 2024 10:46 PM CDT (03:46 UTC) Change Location
Sunrise 6:14 AM Sunset 7:27 PM Moonrise 7:25 PM Moonset 5:58 AM |
GMZ631 Expires:202404241515;;268257 Fzus54 Kmob 240204 Cwfmob
coastal waters forecast national weather service mobile al 904 pm cdt Tue apr 23 2024
gulf coastal waters okaloosa walton county line to pascagoula out 60 nm
seas are given as significant wave height - .which is the average height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be more than twice the significant wave height.
gmz630>632-241515- northern mobile bay-southern mobile bay-mississippi sound- 904 pm cdt Tue apr 23 2024
Rest of tonight - South winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest late. Waves 1 foot or less.
Wednesday - Northeast winds around 5 knots, becoming south in the afternoon. Waves 1 foot or less.
Wednesday night - Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, diminishing to around 5 knots after midnight. Waves 1 foot or less.
Thursday - Northeast winds around 5 knots, becoming south 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Waves 1 foot or less.
Thursday night - South winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less.
Friday - Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Waves 1 to 2 feet.
Friday night - Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Waves around 2 feet.
Saturday - Southeast winds around 15 knots. Waves around 2 feet.
Saturday night - Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Waves around 2 feet.
Sunday - Southeast winds around 15 knots. Waves around 2 feet.
Sunday night - Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Waves around 2 feet.
coastal waters forecast national weather service mobile al 904 pm cdt Tue apr 23 2024
gulf coastal waters okaloosa walton county line to pascagoula out 60 nm
seas are given as significant wave height - .which is the average height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be more than twice the significant wave height.
gmz630>632-241515- northern mobile bay-southern mobile bay-mississippi sound- 904 pm cdt Tue apr 23 2024
GMZ600 904 Pm Cdt Tue Apr 23 2024
Synopsis - A light and somewhat variable flow pattern will prevail tonight through Thursday morning, especially near the coast. Otherwise, the onshore flow will continue through the remainder of the week, but strengthen somewhat late this week and into the weekend.
Area Discussion for - Mobile/Pensacola, FL
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FXUS64 KMOB 232331 AFDMOB
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Mobile AL 631 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024
New AVIATION
AVIATION
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 631 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024
VFR conditions will persist through the period with mainly FEW to SCT cumulus clouds expected. Southeast to south between 5 to 10 knots become mostly light and variable overnight and then southeast to south 5 to 10 knots again Wednesday afternoon. /22
PREV DISCUSSION
/issued 305 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024/
New NEAR TERM, SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, MARINE
NEAR TERM...
(Now through Wednesday)
Issued at 305 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024
Northwesterly flow aloft will continue across the region tonight and Wednesday as a weak shortwave trough aloft moves east across the region. At the surface, high pressure centered over the southeastern CONUS early this evening will shift to just off the southeast East Coast by late Wednesday, but continue to ridge back west across our area. Associated low level light onshore return flow will gradually begin to increase moisture across the area, with PWATS just over 0.50 inches this evening climbing to just over 1.00 inch by the end of the day Wednesday. Overall though, the the deep layer air column remains fairly dry through Wednesday, with a possible saturated layer between 850-700MB. With this will likely be looking at increased mid-level clouds across the region on Wednesday, and possibly a sprinkle or two up along the Highway 84 corridor. The likelihood of any rain for now though it too low to carry any PoPs for Wednesday. There could be some very patchy light fog development in a few spots late tonight/early Wednesday morning, but confidence in occurrence and the anticipated very patchy/limited nature of fog development precluded any mention in the forecast. A little warmer tonight with min temps primarily in the low 50s over all interior locations north of I-10, but upper 50s to lower 60s closer to and along the coast. Highs on Wednesday rebounding mainly into the lower 80s for most locations, but remaining in the upper 70s for some locations, especially along the coast. DS/12
LONG TERM...
(Wednesday night through Tuesday)
Issued at 305 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024
Northwest flow aloft remains across the forecast area Wednesday night through Thursday night before upper level ridging pushes across the area. This will transition us to a more westerly and eventually southwest flow aloft as we head into the weekend and early next week. The forecast area remains predominately dry as any appreciable shortwaves pass well to the north of the gulf coast through the weekend. A sharper, deeper trough may try to impinge on the area Monday into Tuesday which may result in increased chances for showers and thunderstorms early next week.
Temperatures remain seasonable in the lower to middle 80's for highs each afternoon and lows in the lower to middle 60's each morning.
Beach Note: Rip current risk increases to MODERATE on Friday with a HIGH RISK expected by Saturday as onshore flow continues to increase at the beaches. RCMOS probabilities indicate a high likelihood of the risk remaining HIGH through at least Sunday at all local beaches. MM/25 07/mb
MARINE...
Issued at 305 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024
No marine impacts anticipated through the week. Onshore flow is forecast to strengthen with a gradual build in seas late Friday and into the weekend. /21
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
Mobile 55 82 59 84 61 82 66 82 / 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 Pensacola 60 78 61 81 64 79 68 79 / 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 Destin 62 77 64 79 66 78 68 79 / 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 Evergreen 50 82 56 84 58 84 60 84 / 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 Waynesboro 50 82 56 85 59 85 63 85 / 0 10 0 10 0 0 0 0 Camden 50 79 57 82 58 84 61 84 / 0 10 0 10 0 0 0 0 Crestview 50 83 56 86 57 84 61 83 / 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0
MOB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
AL...None.
FL...None.
MS...None.
GM...None.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Mobile AL 631 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024
New AVIATION
AVIATION
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 631 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024
VFR conditions will persist through the period with mainly FEW to SCT cumulus clouds expected. Southeast to south between 5 to 10 knots become mostly light and variable overnight and then southeast to south 5 to 10 knots again Wednesday afternoon. /22
PREV DISCUSSION
/issued 305 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024/
New NEAR TERM, SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, MARINE
NEAR TERM...
(Now through Wednesday)
Issued at 305 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024
Northwesterly flow aloft will continue across the region tonight and Wednesday as a weak shortwave trough aloft moves east across the region. At the surface, high pressure centered over the southeastern CONUS early this evening will shift to just off the southeast East Coast by late Wednesday, but continue to ridge back west across our area. Associated low level light onshore return flow will gradually begin to increase moisture across the area, with PWATS just over 0.50 inches this evening climbing to just over 1.00 inch by the end of the day Wednesday. Overall though, the the deep layer air column remains fairly dry through Wednesday, with a possible saturated layer between 850-700MB. With this will likely be looking at increased mid-level clouds across the region on Wednesday, and possibly a sprinkle or two up along the Highway 84 corridor. The likelihood of any rain for now though it too low to carry any PoPs for Wednesday. There could be some very patchy light fog development in a few spots late tonight/early Wednesday morning, but confidence in occurrence and the anticipated very patchy/limited nature of fog development precluded any mention in the forecast. A little warmer tonight with min temps primarily in the low 50s over all interior locations north of I-10, but upper 50s to lower 60s closer to and along the coast. Highs on Wednesday rebounding mainly into the lower 80s for most locations, but remaining in the upper 70s for some locations, especially along the coast. DS/12
LONG TERM...
(Wednesday night through Tuesday)
Issued at 305 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024
Northwest flow aloft remains across the forecast area Wednesday night through Thursday night before upper level ridging pushes across the area. This will transition us to a more westerly and eventually southwest flow aloft as we head into the weekend and early next week. The forecast area remains predominately dry as any appreciable shortwaves pass well to the north of the gulf coast through the weekend. A sharper, deeper trough may try to impinge on the area Monday into Tuesday which may result in increased chances for showers and thunderstorms early next week.
Temperatures remain seasonable in the lower to middle 80's for highs each afternoon and lows in the lower to middle 60's each morning.
Beach Note: Rip current risk increases to MODERATE on Friday with a HIGH RISK expected by Saturday as onshore flow continues to increase at the beaches. RCMOS probabilities indicate a high likelihood of the risk remaining HIGH through at least Sunday at all local beaches. MM/25 07/mb
MARINE...
Issued at 305 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024
No marine impacts anticipated through the week. Onshore flow is forecast to strengthen with a gradual build in seas late Friday and into the weekend. /21
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
Mobile 55 82 59 84 61 82 66 82 / 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 Pensacola 60 78 61 81 64 79 68 79 / 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 Destin 62 77 64 79 66 78 68 79 / 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 Evergreen 50 82 56 84 58 84 60 84 / 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 Waynesboro 50 82 56 85 59 85 63 85 / 0 10 0 10 0 0 0 0 Camden 50 79 57 82 58 84 61 84 / 0 10 0 10 0 0 0 0 Crestview 50 83 56 86 57 84 61 83 / 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0
MOB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
AL...None.
FL...None.
MS...None.
GM...None.
Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air Temp | Water Temp | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
EFLA1 | 6 mi | 47 min | 69°F | 62°F | ||||
MBPA1 | 7 mi | 47 min | 68°F | 62°F | ||||
CRTA1 - Cedar Point, AL | 9 mi | 167 min | 73°F | 30.49 | ||||
DILA1 | 13 mi | 47 min | SE 12G | 69°F | 70°F | 30.13 | ||
FRMA1 | 15 mi | 47 min | SE 8G | 70°F | 30.13 | 66°F | ||
MCGA1 - 8736897 - Coast Guard Sector Mobile, AL | 15 mi | 47 min | SE 5.1G | 68°F | 71°F | 30.14 | ||
WKXA1 - Weeks Bay Reserve, AL | 15 mi | 62 min | 0 | 60°F | 30.15 | 59°F | ||
GDXM6 - Grand Bay Reserve, MS | 17 mi | 62 min | SE 8 | 70°F | 30.15 | 62°F | ||
PTOA1 | 17 mi | 47 min | 68°F | 60°F | ||||
OBLA1 - 8737048 - Mobile State Docks, AL | 19 mi | 47 min | 67°F | 70°F | 30.17 | |||
PNLM6 - 8741533 - Pascagoula NOAA Lab, MS | 24 mi | 47 min | 72°F | |||||
PTBM6 - 8741003 - Petit Bois Island, MS | 26 mi | 47 min | ESE 5.1G | 67°F | 30.13 | |||
42012 - Orange Beach AL Buoy | 40 mi | 37 min | ESE 14G | 69°F | 71°F | 30.14 | 63°F | |
PCLF1 - 8729840 - Pensacola, FL | 48 mi | 47 min | SSE 6G | 68°F | 30.15 |
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Airport Reports
EDIT (hide/show)  Help Click EDIT to display multiple airports. Follow links for more data.Airport | Dist | Age | Wind kt | Vis | Sky | Weather | Temp | DewPt | RH | inHg |
KCQF H L SONNY CALLAHAN,AL | 13 sm | 11 min | calm | 10 sm | Clear | 55°F | 54°F | 94% | 30.15 | |
KBFM MOBILE DOWNTOWN,AL | 14 sm | 53 min | SE 08 | 10 sm | Clear | 68°F | 57°F | 68% | 30.15 | |
KMOB MOBILE RGNL,AL | 19 sm | 50 min | SE 03 | 10 sm | Clear | 63°F | 55°F | 77% | 30.15 | |
KPQL TRENT LOTT INTL,MS | 22 sm | 53 min | calm | 10 sm | Clear | 55°F | 54°F | 94% | 30.14 |
Tide / Current for Fowl River, Mobile Bay Entrance, Alabama
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Fowl River
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Tue -- 05:57 AM CDT Moonset
Tue -- 06:16 AM CDT Sunrise
Tue -- 12:27 PM CDT 1.55 feet High Tide
Tue -- 06:51 PM CDT Full Moon
Tue -- 07:25 PM CDT Moonrise
Tue -- 07:25 PM CDT Sunset
Tue -- 10:22 PM CDT 0.22 feet Low Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Tue -- 05:57 AM CDT Moonset
Tue -- 06:16 AM CDT Sunrise
Tue -- 12:27 PM CDT 1.55 feet High Tide
Tue -- 06:51 PM CDT Full Moon
Tue -- 07:25 PM CDT Moonrise
Tue -- 07:25 PM CDT Sunset
Tue -- 10:22 PM CDT 0.22 feet Low Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Fowl River, Mobile Bay Entrance, Alabama, Tide feet
12 am |
0.5 |
1 am |
0.6 |
2 am |
0.7 |
3 am |
0.8 |
4 am |
0.9 |
5 am |
0.9 |
6 am |
1 |
7 am |
1 |
8 am |
1.1 |
9 am |
1.3 |
10 am |
1.4 |
11 am |
1.5 |
12 pm |
1.5 |
1 pm |
1.5 |
2 pm |
1.5 |
3 pm |
1.4 |
4 pm |
1.2 |
5 pm |
1 |
6 pm |
0.7 |
7 pm |
0.5 |
8 pm |
0.4 |
9 pm |
0.3 |
10 pm |
0.2 |
11 pm |
0.2 |
Mobile Bay Entrance
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Tue -- 04:06 AM CDT 0.78 knots Max Flood
Tue -- 05:57 AM CDT Moonset
Tue -- 06:16 AM CDT Sunrise
Tue -- 10:31 AM CDT -0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 04:29 PM CDT -1.25 knots Max Ebb
Tue -- 06:51 PM CDT Full Moon
Tue -- 07:24 PM CDT Moonrise
Tue -- 07:25 PM CDT Sunset
Tue -- 10:11 PM CDT 0.00 knots Slack
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Tue -- 04:06 AM CDT 0.78 knots Max Flood
Tue -- 05:57 AM CDT Moonset
Tue -- 06:16 AM CDT Sunrise
Tue -- 10:31 AM CDT -0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 04:29 PM CDT -1.25 knots Max Ebb
Tue -- 06:51 PM CDT Full Moon
Tue -- 07:24 PM CDT Moonrise
Tue -- 07:25 PM CDT Sunset
Tue -- 10:11 PM CDT 0.00 knots Slack
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Mobile Bay Entrance, Alabama Current, knots
12 am |
0.6 |
1 am |
0.7 |
2 am |
0.7 |
3 am |
0.8 |
4 am |
0.8 |
5 am |
0.8 |
6 am |
0.7 |
7 am |
0.7 |
8 am |
0.5 |
9 am |
0.4 |
10 am |
0.1 |
11 am |
-0.1 |
12 pm |
-0.4 |
1 pm |
-0.7 |
2 pm |
-1 |
3 pm |
-1.1 |
4 pm |
-1.2 |
5 pm |
-1.2 |
6 pm |
-1.1 |
7 pm |
-0.9 |
8 pm |
-0.7 |
9 pm |
-0.4 |
10 pm |
-0.1 |
11 pm |
0.3 |
Mobile, AL,
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