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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