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FXUS62 KTBW 021310
AFDTBW

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
910 AM EDT Thu May 2 2024

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

.UPDATE...
Issued at 908 AM EDT Thu May 2 2024

The day is starting out nice once again with mostly sunny skies
across west central and southwest Florida. It is a little on the
muggy side though with temps already in the mid to upper 70`s with
dew points in the low 70`s. Rain chances remain on the low side
today with only a slight chance of a stray shower or storm,
primarily along the sea breeze during the late afternoon and evening
hours. No changes needed to current forecast.

&&

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 908 AM EDT Thu May 2 2024

Prevailing VFR conditions with winds less than 10 knots expected
through the forecast period. Rain and storm chances remain on the
low side, so will no include any mention of SHRA or TSRA at any of
the terminals at this time.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 908 AM EDT Thu May 2 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  90  71  91  72 /  20  10  10   0
FMY  90  69  90  70 /  20  20  10  10
GIF  91  68  91  68 /  20  10  10   0
SRQ  89  69  91  70 /  20  10   0   0
BKV  92  64  91  65 /  20  10  10   0
SPG  88  73  89  74 /  20  10   0   0

&&

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

&&

$$

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