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GMZ656 Coastal Waters From Chokoloskee To Bonita Beach Fl Out 20 Nm- Coastal Waters From East Cape Sable To Chokoloskee Fl Out 20 Nm- Waters From Chokoloskee To Bonita Beach Fl From 20 To 60 Nm- 401 Am Edt Thu Apr 25 2024
Today - E winds 5 to 10 kt becoming W sw in the afternoon. Seas 0 to 1 ft. Period 2 seconds. Bay and inland waters a light chop. Tonight - N ne winds 5 to 10 kt becoming E after midnight. Seas 0 to 1 ft. Period 2 seconds. Bay and inland waters a light chop. Fri - E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas less than 2 ft. Period 2 seconds. Bay and inland waters a light chop. Fri night - E winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to around 25 kt. NEar shore, seas 1 to 2 ft. Well offshore, seas 2 to 3 ft building to 3 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft after midnight. Period 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Sat - E winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to around 25 kt near shore - .except E 15 to 20 kt well offshore. Seas 2 ft or less near shore and 3 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft well offshore. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Sat night - E winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to around 25 kt near shore - .except E 20 to 25 kt well offshore. NEar shore, seas 1 to 2 ft. Well offshore, seas 3 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft building to 5 to 6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft after midnight. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Sun and Sun night - E winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to around 25 kt nearshore and E 20 to 25 kt with gusts to around 30 kt offshore. Seas 2 ft or less near shore and 3 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft well offshore. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Mon - E se winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to around 20 kt near shore - .except E se 10 to 15 kt well offshore. Seas less than 2 ft near shore and 2 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft well offshore. Bay and inland waters a light chop.

GMZ600 335 Am Cdt Thu Apr 25 2024
Synopsis - A light and variable flow pattern will continue through early this morning. An onshore flow pattern will otherwise continue through the remainder of the week. The onshore flow will strengthen with a build in seas this weekend before gradually subsiding early next week.

FXUS62 KTBW 251145 AFDTBW

Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 745 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024

New UPDATE, AVIATION

UPDATE
Issued at 744 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024

A dry and stable airmass continues to be in place this morning as everyone wakes up to sunny skies and lows in the upper 50s to mid 60s. Temperatures will continue to climb a little higher again today, but will be moderated along the coast by the sea breeze. The forecast remains on track.

.SHORT TERM (TDY-FRI)...
Issued at 431 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024

Another fairly clear and cool morning across the peninsula.
Meanwhile, an upper level ridge gradually dominating over the region before sliding and building along the East Coast. As a result, dry air and rain free conditions remain in place over the next several days. Light easterly winds prevailing with an onshore shift each afternoon. In terms of temperatures, highs warm up to around 90 degrees by Friday while dewpoints stay in 60s.
This should make conditions feel a little more tolerable. Visitors and residents should be sure to stay hydrated if performing outdoor activities.

.LONG TERM (SAT-WED)...
Issued at 431 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024

Going into the weekend, a disturbance moving north of the area could result in an increase in wind speeds as the pressure gradient tightens. Winds should decrease through the first half of the week and the sea breeze returns at least to coastal areas.
Afternoon highs remain in the 90s while overnight lows stay in the 60s.

AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 744 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024

No significant aviation concerns as a dry airmass remains in place.
Only point of note is a westerly wind shift this afternoon for coastal sites as the sea breeze moves inland.

MARINE
Issued at 334 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024

Ridge of high pressure remains in control across the Gulf waters through the period keeping minimal weather concerns. Easterly winds will become onshore each afternoon remaining below 15 knots with seas of 2 feet and under. Then, the interaction between the ridge and a disturbance moving north of the area, could bring cautionary level winds to the waters for the weekend.

FIRE WEATHER
Issued at 329 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024

Area of high pressure continues to dominate across fire districts through the next several days. Minimum humidities are expected to be at critical levels each afternoon. Fairly light easterly winds prevail early becoming westerly behind the afternoon sea breeze.
Winds should remain light keeping any Red Flag Warning from being needed at this time, however a slight increase in speed is possible during the weekend.

PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
TPA 85 66 89 68 / 0 0 0 0 FMY 87 65 89 66 / 0 0 0 0 GIF 87 63 88 66 / 0 0 0 0 SRQ 85 65 90 66 / 0 0 0 0 BKV 86 58 89 61 / 0 0 0 0 SPG 83 70 87 71 / 0 0 0 0

TBW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
FL...None.
Gulf waters...None.

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Little Hickory Island
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Thu -- 03:38 AM EDT     1.57 feet High Tide
Thu -- 06:54 AM EDT     Sunrise
Thu -- 07:32 AM EDT     1.23 feet Low Tide
Thu -- 07:43 AM EDT     Moonset
Thu -- 01:35 PM EDT     2.64 feet High Tide
Thu -- 07:56 PM EDT     Sunset
Thu -- 09:24 PM EDT     -0.34 feet Low Tide
Thu -- 09:48 PM EDT     Moonrise
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Little Hickory Island, Florida, Tide feet

Point Ybel (0.4 Mi. NW of)
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Thu -- 12:34 AM EDT     1.21 knots Max Flood
Thu -- 06:04 AM EDT     -0.00 knots Slack
Thu -- 06:54 AM EDT     Sunrise
Thu -- 07:20 AM EDT     -0.11 knots Max Ebb
Thu -- 07:44 AM EDT     Moonset
Thu -- 08:20 AM EDT     0.00 knots Slack
Thu -- 11:51 AM EDT     1.17 knots Max Flood
Thu -- 02:23 PM EDT     -0.00 knots Slack
Thu -- 06:21 PM EDT     -1.55 knots Max Ebb
Thu -- 07:57 PM EDT     Sunset
Thu -- 09:49 PM EDT     Moonrise
Thu -- 10:30 PM EDT     0.00 knots Slack
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Point Ybel (0.4 Mi. NW of), Florida Current, knots

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