Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Port St. Joe, FL
November 29, 2023 6:17 AM CST (12:17 UTC)
Sunrise 6:18AM Sunset 4:43PM Moonrise 7:39PM Moonset 9:38AM
GMZ750 Coastal Waters From Mexico Beach To Okaloosa Walton County Line Fl Out 20 Nm- Coastal Waters From Mexico Beach To Apalachicola Fl Out 20 Nm- Waters From Mexico Beach To Okaloosa Walton County Line Fl From 20 To 60 Nm- Waters From Apalachicola To Mexico Beach Fl From 20 To 60 Nm- 231 Am Cst Wed Nov 29 2023
Today..North winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet with a dominant period of 3 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop.
Tonight..Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet with a dominant period of 3 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop.
Thursday..East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet with a dominant period of 4 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop.
Thursday night..Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet with a dominant period of 5 seconds. Protected waters choppy. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight.
Friday..South winds around 20 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet with a dominant period of 6 seconds. Protected waters choppy. A slight chance of Thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
Friday night..Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet with a dominant period of 7 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop. Showers likely with a slight chance of Thunderstorms.
Saturday..South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet with a dominant period of 6 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop. A slight chance of Thunderstorms. Showers.
Saturday night..Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet with a dominant period of 6 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop. A slight chance of Thunderstorms. Showers.
Sunday..Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 3 feet with a dominant period of 6 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop. Showers likely with a slight chance of Thunderstorms.
Sunday night..West winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 3 feet with a dominant period of 6 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop. A slight chance of Thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.
winds and waves higher in and near Thunderstorms.
Today..North winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet with a dominant period of 3 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop.
Tonight..Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet with a dominant period of 3 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop.
Thursday..East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet with a dominant period of 4 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop.
Thursday night..Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet with a dominant period of 5 seconds. Protected waters choppy. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight.
Friday..South winds around 20 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet with a dominant period of 6 seconds. Protected waters choppy. A slight chance of Thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
Friday night..Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet with a dominant period of 7 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop. Showers likely with a slight chance of Thunderstorms.
Saturday..South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet with a dominant period of 6 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop. A slight chance of Thunderstorms. Showers.
Saturday night..Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet with a dominant period of 6 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop. A slight chance of Thunderstorms. Showers.
Sunday..Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 3 feet with a dominant period of 6 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop. Showers likely with a slight chance of Thunderstorms.
Sunday night..West winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 3 feet with a dominant period of 6 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop. A slight chance of Thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.
winds and waves higher in and near Thunderstorms.
GMZ700 Synopsis For The Suwannee River To Okaloosa-walton County Line Out To 60 Nm 331 Am Est Wed Nov 29 2023
Synopsis..
surface high pressure in place will make for favorable boating conditions the next couple days under 10 to 15 knot winds that veer from northerly to easterly by Thursday. Cautionary headlines are likely needed thereafter as southeasterly flow sharpens ahead of an approaching area of low pressure. Chances for Thunderstorms return heading into the weekend with prolonged rainy weather expected into early next week.
Synopsis..
surface high pressure in place will make for favorable boating conditions the next couple days under 10 to 15 knot winds that veer from northerly to easterly by Thursday. Cautionary headlines are likely needed thereafter as southeasterly flow sharpens ahead of an approaching area of low pressure. Chances for Thunderstorms return heading into the weekend with prolonged rainy weather expected into early next week.
Area Discussion for - Tallahassee, FL
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FXUS62 KTAE 291141 AFDTAE
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 641 AM EST Wed Nov 29 2023
New AVIATION
NEAR TERM
(Today and tonight)
Issued at 440 AM EST Wed Nov 29 2023
A freeze warning remains in effect for areas north of the immediate coast till 8AM ET / 7AM CT. Multiple locations throughout the warning area as of 4AM ET have reached freezing, especially in sheltered areas or where winds have gone calm. The freeze watch for Thursday morning has been upgraded to a warning as well. Widespread frost is likely both this morning and Thursday morning.
Surface high pressure will slide east from southern Mississippi now along the Gulf coast today then off the east coast Thursday. Dry north to northeast surface flow will continue today as the high pressure slides by. Heading into tonight, winds will begin to veer to the east with speeds of 2-4 mph (not calm), coupled with increasing high clouds aloft, will keep temperatures from totally bottoming out. Consequently, lows will be a degree or two warmer in most locales with readings in the upper 20 to lower 30s away from the coast and mid to upper 30s at the coast.
Highs today will be on the cool side with plenty of sunshine with readings in the 50s.
SHORT TERM
(Thursday through Friday night)
Issued at 440 AM EST Wed Nov 29 2023
Although Thursday morning starts off cold, a pattern change occurs during the short-term period with an area of low pressure developing off the TX coast. This system is slated to translate from the northern Gulf states into the OH Valley late this week. Surface high pressure responds accordingly by sliding east towards the Atlantic and prompting low-level winds to become southeasterly. The latter will result in airmass moderation as dew points and temperatures rebound from maritime flow, so expect increased cloud cover. Rain chances also return to the forecast on Friday from west to east thanks to an approaching front that then gets hung up across the region this weekend. High temperatures warm by nearly 10 degrees between Thursday (60s) and Friday (70s) while overnight lows drop to the 50s.
There should be enough instability to warrant the mention of a slight chance of thunder thanks to us being in the warm sector of the lifting surface low. When also factoring a developing 25-30 kt LLJ and robust deep-layer shear, severe weather appears possible.
Strong to damaging wind gusts would be the primary threat, followed by perhaps a tornado or two. Main limiting factors are extent of destabilization and fleeting upper-level support. The Day 3 Outlook by the SPC places SE AL and the FL Panhandle under a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) - valid 12Z Friday to 12Z Saturday. Another concern is the potential for isolated nuisance flooding from heavy rainfall and/or training convection. The Day 3 Outlook by the WPC has a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) in place over the entire service area.
Overall, this setup offers a preview to a wet/unsettled weather that persists until early next week.
LONG TERM
(Saturday through Tuesday)
Issued at 440 AM EST Wed Nov 29 2023
We get wedged between the subtropical ridge to our southeast and an amplifying southwesterly upper jet streak across the Appalachians this weekend with a lingering frontal boundary in place. Plenty of moisture and lift will be present to support widespread cloud cover and high rain chances. The latter is expected to be on/off in multiple waves, which reinforces flooding concerns through at least Sunday. A Marginal Risk is outlined by the WPC in their Day 4 Outlook nearly areawide (excluding the SE FL Big Bend). Severe weather is not anticipated thanks to meager instability. Weekend high temperatures hover around the low 70s with 60s for lows thanks to robust cloudiness.
By late Monday/early Tuesday, the broad scale trough shifts towards the Eastern US, which should kick the front to the curb and put an end to the wet pattern. Dry conditions quickly arrive from west to east in the system's wake, paving the way for returning cooler temperatures to conclude the long-term period. For Monday-Tuesday, forecast high temperatures are mostly in the 60s, while overnight lows drop from the 50s to 40s.
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 622 AM EST Wed Nov 29 2023
VFR through the peiod with light north to northeast winds. Some high cirrus will begin to invade the aerodromes this morning.
MARINE
Issued at 440 AM EST Wed Nov 29 2023
Surface high pressure in place will make for favorable boating conditions the next couple days under 10 to 15 knot winds that veer from northerly to easterly by Thursday. Cautionary headlines are likely needed thereafter as southeasterly flow sharpens ahead of an approaching area of low pressure. Chances for thunderstorms return heading into the weekend with prolonged rainy weather expected into early next week.
FIRE WEATHER
Issued at 440 AM EST Wed Nov 29 2023
High pressure will remain the dominant weather feature today ushering in a continued dry northerly flow. Afternoon humidities will range 25-30% across southeast Alabama and southwest Georgia with 30-40% through the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend. High pressure moves east Thursday allowing winds to switch to the east and southeast ahead of the next low pressure system. An unsettled weather pattern shapes up with showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm beginning Friday and continuing into early next week.
HYDROLOGY
Issued at 440 AM EST Wed Nov 29 2023
Dry weather persists through Thursday, followed by an abrupt transition to a wetter pattern into early next week. The latest forecast amounts during that time frame are widespread 2-4 inches (isolated 5"+) with the highest values in SE AL and the FL Panhandle. Localized flooding will be a concern thanks to multiple waves of rainfall (heavy at times) expected. The most vulnerable locations are urban, low-lying, and poor-drainage areas and anywhere that gets repeatedly affected by precipitation or experiences high rain rates in a short amount of time. Given the ongoing drought conditions across much of the Tri-State, significant flooding is not anticipated. Local river levels also continue to run very low. Dry weather arrives by Tuesday.
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 57 32 64 51 / 0 0 0 20 Panama City 58 38 63 57 / 0 0 0 30 Dothan 55 31 61 48 / 0 0 0 40 Albany 55 30 62 49 / 0 0 0 30 Valdosta 55 31 64 52 / 0 0 0 10 Cross City 58 30 70 54 / 0 0 0 10 Apalachicola 57 42 64 58 / 0 0 0 20
TAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
FL...Freeze Warning until 8 AM EST /7 AM CST/ this morning for FLZ007>014-016>019-026>029-034.
Freeze Warning from 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ to 8 AM EST /7 AM CST/ Thursday for FLZ007>013-016>019-026>029-034.
Frost Advisory until 8 AM EST /7 AM CST/ this morning for FLZ015- 108-112-114-115-118-127-128-134.
GA...Freeze Warning until 8 AM EST this morning for GAZ120>131- 142>148-155>161.
Freeze Warning from 1 AM to 8 AM EST Thursday for GAZ120>131- 142>148-155>161.
AL...Freeze Warning until 7 AM CST this morning for ALZ065>069.
Freeze Warning from midnight tonight to 7 AM CST Thursday for ALZ065>069.
GM...None.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 641 AM EST Wed Nov 29 2023
New AVIATION
NEAR TERM
(Today and tonight)
Issued at 440 AM EST Wed Nov 29 2023
A freeze warning remains in effect for areas north of the immediate coast till 8AM ET / 7AM CT. Multiple locations throughout the warning area as of 4AM ET have reached freezing, especially in sheltered areas or where winds have gone calm. The freeze watch for Thursday morning has been upgraded to a warning as well. Widespread frost is likely both this morning and Thursday morning.
Surface high pressure will slide east from southern Mississippi now along the Gulf coast today then off the east coast Thursday. Dry north to northeast surface flow will continue today as the high pressure slides by. Heading into tonight, winds will begin to veer to the east with speeds of 2-4 mph (not calm), coupled with increasing high clouds aloft, will keep temperatures from totally bottoming out. Consequently, lows will be a degree or two warmer in most locales with readings in the upper 20 to lower 30s away from the coast and mid to upper 30s at the coast.
Highs today will be on the cool side with plenty of sunshine with readings in the 50s.
SHORT TERM
(Thursday through Friday night)
Issued at 440 AM EST Wed Nov 29 2023
Although Thursday morning starts off cold, a pattern change occurs during the short-term period with an area of low pressure developing off the TX coast. This system is slated to translate from the northern Gulf states into the OH Valley late this week. Surface high pressure responds accordingly by sliding east towards the Atlantic and prompting low-level winds to become southeasterly. The latter will result in airmass moderation as dew points and temperatures rebound from maritime flow, so expect increased cloud cover. Rain chances also return to the forecast on Friday from west to east thanks to an approaching front that then gets hung up across the region this weekend. High temperatures warm by nearly 10 degrees between Thursday (60s) and Friday (70s) while overnight lows drop to the 50s.
There should be enough instability to warrant the mention of a slight chance of thunder thanks to us being in the warm sector of the lifting surface low. When also factoring a developing 25-30 kt LLJ and robust deep-layer shear, severe weather appears possible.
Strong to damaging wind gusts would be the primary threat, followed by perhaps a tornado or two. Main limiting factors are extent of destabilization and fleeting upper-level support. The Day 3 Outlook by the SPC places SE AL and the FL Panhandle under a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) - valid 12Z Friday to 12Z Saturday. Another concern is the potential for isolated nuisance flooding from heavy rainfall and/or training convection. The Day 3 Outlook by the WPC has a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) in place over the entire service area.
Overall, this setup offers a preview to a wet/unsettled weather that persists until early next week.
LONG TERM
(Saturday through Tuesday)
Issued at 440 AM EST Wed Nov 29 2023
We get wedged between the subtropical ridge to our southeast and an amplifying southwesterly upper jet streak across the Appalachians this weekend with a lingering frontal boundary in place. Plenty of moisture and lift will be present to support widespread cloud cover and high rain chances. The latter is expected to be on/off in multiple waves, which reinforces flooding concerns through at least Sunday. A Marginal Risk is outlined by the WPC in their Day 4 Outlook nearly areawide (excluding the SE FL Big Bend). Severe weather is not anticipated thanks to meager instability. Weekend high temperatures hover around the low 70s with 60s for lows thanks to robust cloudiness.
By late Monday/early Tuesday, the broad scale trough shifts towards the Eastern US, which should kick the front to the curb and put an end to the wet pattern. Dry conditions quickly arrive from west to east in the system's wake, paving the way for returning cooler temperatures to conclude the long-term period. For Monday-Tuesday, forecast high temperatures are mostly in the 60s, while overnight lows drop from the 50s to 40s.
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 622 AM EST Wed Nov 29 2023
VFR through the peiod with light north to northeast winds. Some high cirrus will begin to invade the aerodromes this morning.
MARINE
Issued at 440 AM EST Wed Nov 29 2023
Surface high pressure in place will make for favorable boating conditions the next couple days under 10 to 15 knot winds that veer from northerly to easterly by Thursday. Cautionary headlines are likely needed thereafter as southeasterly flow sharpens ahead of an approaching area of low pressure. Chances for thunderstorms return heading into the weekend with prolonged rainy weather expected into early next week.
FIRE WEATHER
Issued at 440 AM EST Wed Nov 29 2023
High pressure will remain the dominant weather feature today ushering in a continued dry northerly flow. Afternoon humidities will range 25-30% across southeast Alabama and southwest Georgia with 30-40% through the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend. High pressure moves east Thursday allowing winds to switch to the east and southeast ahead of the next low pressure system. An unsettled weather pattern shapes up with showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm beginning Friday and continuing into early next week.
HYDROLOGY
Issued at 440 AM EST Wed Nov 29 2023
Dry weather persists through Thursday, followed by an abrupt transition to a wetter pattern into early next week. The latest forecast amounts during that time frame are widespread 2-4 inches (isolated 5"+) with the highest values in SE AL and the FL Panhandle. Localized flooding will be a concern thanks to multiple waves of rainfall (heavy at times) expected. The most vulnerable locations are urban, low-lying, and poor-drainage areas and anywhere that gets repeatedly affected by precipitation or experiences high rain rates in a short amount of time. Given the ongoing drought conditions across much of the Tri-State, significant flooding is not anticipated. Local river levels also continue to run very low. Dry weather arrives by Tuesday.
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 57 32 64 51 / 0 0 0 20 Panama City 58 38 63 57 / 0 0 0 30 Dothan 55 31 61 48 / 0 0 0 40 Albany 55 30 62 49 / 0 0 0 30 Valdosta 55 31 64 52 / 0 0 0 10 Cross City 58 30 70 54 / 0 0 0 10 Apalachicola 57 42 64 58 / 0 0 0 20
TAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
FL...Freeze Warning until 8 AM EST /7 AM CST/ this morning for FLZ007>014-016>019-026>029-034.
Freeze Warning from 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ to 8 AM EST /7 AM CST/ Thursday for FLZ007>013-016>019-026>029-034.
Frost Advisory until 8 AM EST /7 AM CST/ this morning for FLZ015- 108-112-114-115-118-127-128-134.
GA...Freeze Warning until 8 AM EST this morning for GAZ120>131- 142>148-155>161.
Freeze Warning from 1 AM to 8 AM EST Thursday for GAZ120>131- 142>148-155>161.
AL...Freeze Warning until 7 AM CST this morning for ALZ065>069.
Freeze Warning from midnight tonight to 7 AM CST Thursday for ALZ065>069.
GM...None.
| Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air Temp | Water Temp | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
| APCF1 - 8728690 - Apalachicola, FL | 19 mi | 60 min | N 6G | 42°F | 63°F | 30.27 | ||
| APXF1 - Apalachicola Reserve, FL | 23 mi | 78 min | NNE 6 | 43°F | 30.30 | 36°F | ||
| PACF1 - 8729108 - Panama City, FL | 30 mi | 60 min | N 2.9G | 64°F | ||||
| SGOF1 - Tyndall AFB Tower C (N4), FL | 37 mi | 78 min | 51°F | 30.28 | ||||
| PCBF1 | 41 mi | 60 min | N 5.1G | 38°F | 64°F | 30.29 |
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Airport Reports
EDIT (on/off) Help Click EDIT to display multiple airports. Follow links for more data.| Airport | Dist | Age | Wind kt | Vis | Sky | Weather | Temp | DewPt | RH | inHg |
| KAAF APALACHICOLA RGNLCLEVE RANDOLPH FIELD,FL | 16 sm | 24 min | NNE 04 | 10 sm | Clear | 37°F | 30°F | 75% | 30.29 | |
| KPAM TYNDALL AFB,FL | 22 sm | 22 min | NNE 05 | 10 sm | Clear | 41°F | 30°F | 65% | 30.29 |
Wind History from AAF
(wind in knots)Port Saint Joe
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Wed -- 06:17 AM CST Sunrise
Wed -- 08:38 AM CST Moonset
Wed -- 09:33 AM CST -0.57 feet Low Tide
Wed -- 04:41 PM CST Sunset
Wed -- 06:39 PM CST Moonrise
Wed -- 11:21 PM CST 1.86 feet High Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Wed -- 06:17 AM CST Sunrise
Wed -- 08:38 AM CST Moonset
Wed -- 09:33 AM CST -0.57 feet Low Tide
Wed -- 04:41 PM CST Sunset
Wed -- 06:39 PM CST Moonrise
Wed -- 11:21 PM CST 1.86 feet High Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Port Saint Joe, St. Joseph Bay, Florida, Tide feet
| 12 am |
| 1.8 |
| 1 am |
| 1.6 |
| 2 am |
| 1.3 |
| 3 am |
| 1 |
| 4 am |
| 0.6 |
| 5 am |
| 0.3 |
| 6 am |
| -0.1 |
| 7 am |
| -0.3 |
| 8 am |
| -0.5 |
| 9 am |
| -0.6 |
| 10 am |
| -0.6 |
| 11 am |
| -0.5 |
| 12 pm |
| -0.4 |
| 1 pm |
| -0.2 |
| 2 pm |
| -0 |
| 3 pm |
| 0.2 |
| 4 pm |
| 0.4 |
| 5 pm |
| 0.7 |
| 6 pm |
| 0.9 |
| 7 pm |
| 1.2 |
| 8 pm |
| 1.4 |
| 9 pm |
| 1.6 |
| 10 pm |
| 1.8 |
| 11 pm |
| 1.8 |
Wetappo Creek
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Wed -- 12:00 AM CST 1.92 feet High Tide
Wed -- 06:18 AM CST Sunrise
Wed -- 08:39 AM CST Moonset
Wed -- 12:04 PM CST -0.57 feet Low Tide
Wed -- 04:41 PM CST Sunset
Wed -- 06:38 PM CST Moonrise
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Wed -- 12:00 AM CST 1.92 feet High Tide
Wed -- 06:18 AM CST Sunrise
Wed -- 08:39 AM CST Moonset
Wed -- 12:04 PM CST -0.57 feet Low Tide
Wed -- 04:41 PM CST Sunset
Wed -- 06:38 PM CST Moonrise
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Wetappo Creek, East Bay, St. Andrew Bay, Florida, Tide feet
| 12 am |
| 1.9 |
| 1 am |
| 1.9 |
| 2 am |
| 1.7 |
| 3 am |
| 1.5 |
| 4 am |
| 1.3 |
| 5 am |
| 0.9 |
| 6 am |
| 0.6 |
| 7 am |
| 0.3 |
| 8 am |
| -0 |
| 9 am |
| -0.3 |
| 10 am |
| -0.4 |
| 11 am |
| -0.5 |
| 12 pm |
| -0.6 |
| 1 pm |
| -0.5 |
| 2 pm |
| -0.4 |
| 3 pm |
| -0.3 |
| 4 pm |
| -0.1 |
| 5 pm |
| 0.2 |
| 6 pm |
| 0.4 |
| 7 pm |
| 0.7 |
| 8 pm |
| 1 |
| 9 pm |
| 1.3 |
| 10 pm |
| 1.5 |
| 11 pm |
| 1.7 |
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