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FXUS62 KTBW 011313
AFDTBW

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
913 AM EDT Wed May 1 2024

...New UPDATE, AVIATION, MARINE...

.UPDATE...
Issued at 911 AM EDT Wed May 1 2024

The day is starting out nice with mostly sunny skies across most of
the area. It is a little muggy though with temps already in the mid
70`s with dew points in the upper 60`s to around 70. Rain chances
remain on the low side today with only a slight chance of a stray
shower or storm, primarily over the interior during the late
afternoon. No changes needed to current forecast.

&&

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 911 AM EDT Wed May 1 2024

Prevailing VFR conditions with winds less than 12 knots expected
through the forecast period. Rain and storm chances remain on the
low side again, so will only mention at LAL for VCSH during the late
afternoon hours between 20-03Z.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 911 AM EDT Wed May 1 2024

High pressure near Bermuda continues to ridge westward over Florida
and into the Gulf of Mexico and will dominate the weather with
mostly rain-free conditions through the week and into the weekend.
Winds will remain 10 knots or less and seas 2 feet or less making
for pleasant boating conditions through the week. A sea breeze is
expected close to the coast each afternoon and evening.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
TPA  89  71  90  72 /  10   0  20   0
FMY  89  70  90  70 /  20  10  20  10
GIF  90  68  91  68 /  20  10  20   0
SRQ  88  69  89  70 /  10   0  10   0
BKV  90  63  92  65 /  10   0  20   0
SPG  86  73  88  74 /  10   0  10   0

&&

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

&&

$$

UPDATE/AVIATION/MARINE...Wynn
DECISION SUPPORT/UPPER AIR...Hubbard