Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Area, FL
Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Area, FL
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041 FXUS62 KTBW 031338 AFDTBW Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 938 AM EDT Fri May 3 2024 ...New UPDATE, AVIATION, MARINE... .UPDATE... Issued at 937 AM EDT Fri May 3 2024 Weak high pressure off the Carolina coastline continues to ridge across Florida and will dominate the weather today with mostly rain- free conditions. Latest visible satellite imagery and surface observations area showing mostly sunny skies with some high cirrus clouds streaming in from the gulf. Temperatures are already in the mid to upper 70`s with dew points in the upper 60`s to low 70`s. Daytime highs are expected to top out in the mid 80`s along the coast and low to mid 90`s over the interior. No changes needed to current forecast. && .AVIATION... (12Z TAFS) Issued at 937 AM EDT Fri May 3 2024 Prevailing VFR conditions with winds less than 12 knots expected through the forecast period. Rain and storm chances remain on the low side, so will not include any mention of SHRA or TSRA at any of the terminals at this time. && .MARINE... Issued at 937 AM EDT Fri May 3 2024 High pressure off the Carolina coastline ridges across Florida and into the Gulf of Mexico and remains in control over the gulf waters through the period. Mostly rain free conditions are anticipated with winds remaining 10 knots or less and seas 2 feet or less making for pleasant boating conditions through the weekend. A sea breeze is expected close to the coast each afternoon and evening. A weak front will move north of the area during the weekend, but highest chances of rain are expected to be over land. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... TPA 90 71 89 73 / 0 0 20 20 FMY 91 70 90 70 / 10 10 40 20 GIF 91 68 91 69 / 0 0 20 20 SRQ 90 71 89 71 / 0 0 20 20 BKV 92 64 91 65 / 0 0 20 20 SPG 88 73 87 74 / 0 0 20 20 && .TBW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... FL...None. Gulf waters...None. && $$ UPDATE/AVIATION/MARINE...Wynn DECISION SUPPORT/UPPER AIR...Hubbard