Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Last Update: 811 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026

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Tampa Bay, FL Local Forecast Office

11NM WNW Captiva FL

Marine Zone Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

Today
Northeast winds around 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave detail: north 3 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy.
Tonight
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave detail: north 3 feet at 5 seconds. bay and inland waters rough.
Wednesday
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet, subsiding to 2 to 3 feet in the afternoon. Wave detail: north 3 feet at 5 seconds, becoming north 2 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy.
Wednesday Night
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave detail: northeast 1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
Thursday
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave detail: north 1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of showers.
Thursday Night
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave detail: north 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Friday
East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Friday Night
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Saturday
East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.



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811 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
 
 

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