Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Cedar Key, FL
July 3, 2024 5:38 AM EDT (09:38 UTC) Change Location
 | Sunrise 6:37 AM Sunset 8:33 PM Moonrise 3:14 AM Moonset 5:55 PM |
GMZ870 Waters From Tarpon Springs To Suwannee River Fl Out 20 To 60 Nm- 203 Am Edt Wed Jul 3 2024
Today - Southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest late. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave detail: southwest 1 foot at 5 seconds. Numerous showers this morning. Scattered Thunderstorms. Scattered showers this afternoon.
Tonight - Northwest winds around 5 knots, becoming north after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave detail: west 1 foot at 3 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 6 seconds. Scattered showers and Thunderstorms.
Thursday - Northeast winds around 5 knots, becoming northwest around 5 knots in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave detail: northeast 1 foot at 2 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 5 seconds. Numerous showers and scattered Thunderstorms.
Thursday night - Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave detail: northwest 1 foot at 2 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 5 seconds. Scattered showers and Thunderstorms.
Friday - North winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave detail: southwest 1 foot at 6 seconds. Scattered showers and Thunderstorms.
Friday night - West winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave detail: northwest 1 foot at 2 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 6 seconds. Isolated showers and Thunderstorms in the evening, then scattered showers and Thunderstorms after midnight.
Saturday - Northwest winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Scattered showers and Thunderstorms.
Saturday night - West winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet after midnight. Scattered showers and Thunderstorms.
Sunday - West winds around 5 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Scattered showers and Thunderstorms.
winds and seas higher in and near Thunderstorms.
winds and seas higher in and near Thunderstorms.
GMZ800 Synopsis For The Coastal Waters From Bonita Beach To Suwannee River- 203 Am Edt Wed Jul 3 2024
Synopsis -
high pressure over the area is maintaining a light east/southeast flow. Afternoon sea breeze development will push winds onshore. Some showers and storms possible each afternoon and again overnight with land breeze development. Otherwise, no major marine concerns through the week.
high pressure over the area is maintaining a light east/southeast flow. Afternoon sea breeze development will push winds onshore. Some showers and storms possible each afternoon and again overnight with land breeze development. Otherwise, no major marine concerns through the week.
Area Discussion for - Tallahassee, FL
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FXUS62 KTAE 030821 AFDTAE
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 421 AM EDT Wed Jul 3 2024
New NEAR TERM, SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, MARINE, FIRE WEATHER, HYDROLOGY
NEAR TERM
(Today and tonight)
Issued at 336 AM EDT Wed Jul 3 2024
Upper level ridging situated on top of rich tropical moisture will continue through today. High pressure will slide down the eastern seaboard with east-southeast surface flow with a rich theta boundary along its axis, serving as a weak boundary to initiate storms this afternoon. PoP's will generally max out around 70%, particularly in our FL counties where the seabreeze will be strongest, given that storms are expected to remain quite isolated.
A muggy airmass will be in place resulting in heat indices >100, though a heat advisory will not be issued as thunderstorm coverage and anvil debris should keep the area below the 108 threshold.
However, temperatures will still be quite hot across the area so make sure to drink plenty of water, wear light clothing, and limit time outside in the sun.
High temperatures areawide will reach the low to mid 90s with overnight lows in the upper 70s.
SHORT TERM
(Thursday through Friday night)
Issued at 336 AM EDT Wed Jul 3 2024
Upper level ridging will hold through the period, before beginning to flatten late Friday into Saturday morning. This is due to a shortwave trough developing in the upper midwest and then tracking through the Great Lakes. Until then, expect hot days, with highs in the low to mid 90s and heat indicies around 103-110 in SE AL and SW GA and 105-113 in FL. Heat Advisories look possible, especially with the warmer airmass in place. The question keeps these at bay is the scattered to possible widespread nature of showers and thunderstorms. Even if advisories are not in place, heat illness and exhaustion can happen fast. Make sure you're ready to beat the heat by visiting weather.gov/heat.
LONG TERM
(Saturday through Tuesday)
Issued at 336 AM EDT Wed Jul 3 2024
A frontal boundary should pass or stall just to our north over the weekend, which combined with our moist airmass and the seabreeze could lead to scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms. Heavy rain and gusty winds look to be the primary threats with any storms that form. Upper level ridging over the Atlantic looks to extend into the southeast for the beginning of the week. Flow should be south to southeasterly, supporting land and seabreeze convection.
AVIATION
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 132 AM EDT Wed Jul 3 2024
VFR conditions will prevail at all sites through around 09z before visibilities and ceilings begin to drop at all sites excluding KECP. IFR to occasionally LIFR ceilings are possible, particularly at KDHN and KABY. VFR conditions should resume around 13z, though KABY could hang on to at least MVFR through 14-15z. VCTS will begin around 18z across all sites.
MARINE
Issued at 336 AM EDT Wed Jul 3 2024
Generally south to southwest winds are expected through much of the week, and seas should be around 1 to 2 feet as a result.
Scattered showers and storms are expected through today and tomorrow, with activity generally greatest during the overnight and early morning hours as the diurnal land breeze circulation is at its peak. Long period swell from Hurricane Beryl will arrive late Friday into Saturday and linger over the weekend.
FIRE WEATHER
Issued at 336 AM EDT Wed Jul 3 2024
The wet pattern will continue as a moist and unstable airmass remains overhead with RH values generally remaining above 50% areawide over the next few days. Fire weather concerns remain low at this time other than low dispersions across the FL Big Bend and easternmost portions of our SW GA counties.
HYDROLOGY
Issued at 336 AM EDT Wed Jul 3 2024
A very warm and moist airmass is forecast to remain over the area through the upcoming week. Scattered to sometimes widespread showers and storms are expected daily, and locally heavy rainfall will remain possible throughout the period. Widespread flooding is not expected, but several instances of nuisance flooding will be possible across the area.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
Spotter activation is not requested. However, spotters are always encouraged to safely report significant weather conditions when they occur by calling the office or tweeting us @NWSTallahassee.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
Tallahassee 92 76 94 76 / 70 30 60 20 Panama City 90 77 90 79 / 60 20 40 10 Dothan 93 75 93 76 / 50 20 50 10 Albany 92 75 92 76 / 60 20 50 10 Valdosta 92 75 94 76 / 60 30 50 20 Cross City 93 75 94 75 / 70 40 60 20 Apalachicola 88 79 89 79 / 60 20 40 10
TAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
FL...None.
GA...None.
AL...None.
GM...None.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 421 AM EDT Wed Jul 3 2024
New NEAR TERM, SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, MARINE, FIRE WEATHER, HYDROLOGY
NEAR TERM
(Today and tonight)
Issued at 336 AM EDT Wed Jul 3 2024
Upper level ridging situated on top of rich tropical moisture will continue through today. High pressure will slide down the eastern seaboard with east-southeast surface flow with a rich theta boundary along its axis, serving as a weak boundary to initiate storms this afternoon. PoP's will generally max out around 70%, particularly in our FL counties where the seabreeze will be strongest, given that storms are expected to remain quite isolated.
A muggy airmass will be in place resulting in heat indices >100, though a heat advisory will not be issued as thunderstorm coverage and anvil debris should keep the area below the 108 threshold.
However, temperatures will still be quite hot across the area so make sure to drink plenty of water, wear light clothing, and limit time outside in the sun.
High temperatures areawide will reach the low to mid 90s with overnight lows in the upper 70s.
SHORT TERM
(Thursday through Friday night)
Issued at 336 AM EDT Wed Jul 3 2024
Upper level ridging will hold through the period, before beginning to flatten late Friday into Saturday morning. This is due to a shortwave trough developing in the upper midwest and then tracking through the Great Lakes. Until then, expect hot days, with highs in the low to mid 90s and heat indicies around 103-110 in SE AL and SW GA and 105-113 in FL. Heat Advisories look possible, especially with the warmer airmass in place. The question keeps these at bay is the scattered to possible widespread nature of showers and thunderstorms. Even if advisories are not in place, heat illness and exhaustion can happen fast. Make sure you're ready to beat the heat by visiting weather.gov/heat.
LONG TERM
(Saturday through Tuesday)
Issued at 336 AM EDT Wed Jul 3 2024
A frontal boundary should pass or stall just to our north over the weekend, which combined with our moist airmass and the seabreeze could lead to scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms. Heavy rain and gusty winds look to be the primary threats with any storms that form. Upper level ridging over the Atlantic looks to extend into the southeast for the beginning of the week. Flow should be south to southeasterly, supporting land and seabreeze convection.
AVIATION
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 132 AM EDT Wed Jul 3 2024
VFR conditions will prevail at all sites through around 09z before visibilities and ceilings begin to drop at all sites excluding KECP. IFR to occasionally LIFR ceilings are possible, particularly at KDHN and KABY. VFR conditions should resume around 13z, though KABY could hang on to at least MVFR through 14-15z. VCTS will begin around 18z across all sites.
MARINE
Issued at 336 AM EDT Wed Jul 3 2024
Generally south to southwest winds are expected through much of the week, and seas should be around 1 to 2 feet as a result.
Scattered showers and storms are expected through today and tomorrow, with activity generally greatest during the overnight and early morning hours as the diurnal land breeze circulation is at its peak. Long period swell from Hurricane Beryl will arrive late Friday into Saturday and linger over the weekend.
FIRE WEATHER
Issued at 336 AM EDT Wed Jul 3 2024
The wet pattern will continue as a moist and unstable airmass remains overhead with RH values generally remaining above 50% areawide over the next few days. Fire weather concerns remain low at this time other than low dispersions across the FL Big Bend and easternmost portions of our SW GA counties.
HYDROLOGY
Issued at 336 AM EDT Wed Jul 3 2024
A very warm and moist airmass is forecast to remain over the area through the upcoming week. Scattered to sometimes widespread showers and storms are expected daily, and locally heavy rainfall will remain possible throughout the period. Widespread flooding is not expected, but several instances of nuisance flooding will be possible across the area.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
Spotter activation is not requested. However, spotters are always encouraged to safely report significant weather conditions when they occur by calling the office or tweeting us @NWSTallahassee.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
Tallahassee 92 76 94 76 / 70 30 60 20 Panama City 90 77 90 79 / 60 20 40 10 Dothan 93 75 93 76 / 50 20 50 10 Albany 92 75 92 76 / 60 20 50 10 Valdosta 92 75 94 76 / 60 30 50 20 Cross City 93 75 94 75 / 70 40 60 20 Apalachicola 88 79 89 79 / 60 20 40 10
TAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
FL...None.
GA...None.
AL...None.
GM...None.
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(wind in knots)Cedar Key
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Wed -- 01:27 AM EDT 3.13 feet High Tide
Wed -- 04:10 AM EDT Moonrise
Wed -- 06:08 AM EDT 2.09 feet Low Tide
Wed -- 06:37 AM EDT Sunrise
Wed -- 11:55 AM EDT 4.30 feet High Tide
Wed -- 06:53 PM EDT Moonset
Wed -- 07:35 PM EDT -0.36 feet Low Tide
Wed -- 08:35 PM EDT Sunset
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Wed -- 01:27 AM EDT 3.13 feet High Tide
Wed -- 04:10 AM EDT Moonrise
Wed -- 06:08 AM EDT 2.09 feet Low Tide
Wed -- 06:37 AM EDT Sunrise
Wed -- 11:55 AM EDT 4.30 feet High Tide
Wed -- 06:53 PM EDT Moonset
Wed -- 07:35 PM EDT -0.36 feet Low Tide
Wed -- 08:35 PM EDT Sunset
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Cedar Key, Way Key, Florida, Tide feet
| 12 am |
| 2.8 |
| 1 am |
| 3.1 |
| 2 am |
| 3.1 |
| 3 am |
| 2.9 |
| 4 am |
| 2.6 |
| 5 am |
| 2.3 |
| 6 am |
| 2.1 |
| 7 am |
| 2.2 |
| 8 am |
| 2.6 |
| 9 am |
| 3.1 |
| 10 am |
| 3.7 |
| 11 am |
| 4.1 |
| 12 pm |
| 4.3 |
| 1 pm |
| 4.1 |
| 2 pm |
| 3.6 |
| 3 pm |
| 2.8 |
| 4 pm |
| 1.9 |
| 5 pm |
| 1 |
| 6 pm |
| 0.2 |
| 7 pm |
| -0.3 |
| 8 pm |
| -0.3 |
| 9 pm |
| 0.1 |
| 10 pm |
| 0.8 |
| 11 pm |
| 1.6 |
Cedar Key
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Wed -- 01:21 AM EDT 2.98 feet High Tide
Wed -- 04:10 AM EDT Moonrise
Wed -- 05:41 AM EDT 2.17 feet Low Tide
Wed -- 06:37 AM EDT Sunrise
Wed -- 11:47 AM EDT 3.85 feet High Tide
Wed -- 06:53 PM EDT Moonset
Wed -- 07:30 PM EDT -0.48 feet Low Tide
Wed -- 08:35 PM EDT Sunset
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Wed -- 01:21 AM EDT 2.98 feet High Tide
Wed -- 04:10 AM EDT Moonrise
Wed -- 05:41 AM EDT 2.17 feet Low Tide
Wed -- 06:37 AM EDT Sunrise
Wed -- 11:47 AM EDT 3.85 feet High Tide
Wed -- 06:53 PM EDT Moonset
Wed -- 07:30 PM EDT -0.48 feet Low Tide
Wed -- 08:35 PM EDT Sunset
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Cedar Key, Way Key, Florida (2), Tide feet
| 12 am |
| 2.7 |
| 1 am |
| 3 |
| 2 am |
| 2.9 |
| 3 am |
| 2.7 |
| 4 am |
| 2.4 |
| 5 am |
| 2.2 |
| 6 am |
| 2.2 |
| 7 am |
| 2.3 |
| 8 am |
| 2.7 |
| 9 am |
| 3.1 |
| 10 am |
| 3.5 |
| 11 am |
| 3.8 |
| 12 pm |
| 3.8 |
| 1 pm |
| 3.6 |
| 2 pm |
| 3.1 |
| 3 pm |
| 2.4 |
| 4 pm |
| 1.5 |
| 5 pm |
| 0.7 |
| 6 pm |
| -0 |
| 7 pm |
| -0.4 |
| 8 pm |
| -0.4 |
| 9 pm |
| -0 |
| 10 pm |
| 0.7 |
| 11 pm |
| 1.5 |
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