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FZUS52 KTAE 281321
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Coastal waters forecast for Florida Big Bend and eastern Panhandle
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
921 AM EDT Sat May 28 2022

Gulf coastal waters from the mouth of the Suwannee River to Okaloosa-Walton
County Line out to 60 nm.

Seas are provided as a range of the average height of the highest
1/3 of the waves...along with the occasional height of the
average highest 1/10 of the waves.

GMZ700-290230-
Synopsis for the Suwannee River to Okaloosa-Walton County Line out to 60 nm
921 AM EDT Sat May 28 2022

.SYNOPSIS...

Generally favorable boating conditions prevail into mid next
week. West to southwest winds between 10 and 15 knots are forecast
today and tonight, before shifting out of the south to southeast
through Tuesday while dropping to around 5 to 10 knots during this
time. By Wednesday, winds are expected to become easterly and also
pick up to around 10 to 15 knots again as a slightly stronger
pressure gradient sets up over the area. Chances for showers and
thunderstorms are low for the holiday weekend with the best
potential on Memorial Day, particularly across Apalachee Bay. Seas
will generally remain around 2 to 3 feet during times the winds
are around 10 to 15 knots, and 1 to 2 feet when they drop into the
5 to 10 knot range.

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GMZ730-750-752-755-765-770-772-775-290230-
Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee
River FL out to 20 Nm-
Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line
FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM-
Coastal Waters From  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to
20 Nm-
Coastal waters from  Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL from
20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from  Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM-
921 AM EDT Sat May 28 2022 /821 AM CDT Sat May 28 2022/

.REST OF TODAY...West winds 10 to 15 knots becoming southwest late
in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Dominant period 5 seconds.
Protected waters a light chop. Slight chance of showers in the
morning.
.TONIGHT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet.
Dominant period 5 seconds. Protected waters a light chop.
.SUNDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Dominant
period 5 seconds. Protected waters a light chop.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 knots becoming southeast 10
knots early in the morning. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Dominant period
5 seconds. Protected waters a light chop.
.MONDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots decreasing to 10 to
15 knots late in the afternoon. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Dominant period
4 seconds. Protected waters a light chop. Slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the morning.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Dominant period 5 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop.
Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms through the night.
.TUESDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Dominant period 5 seconds. Protected waters a light chop. Slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Dominant period 5 seconds. Protected waters a light chop. Slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south late in the
afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Dominant period 5 seconds. Protected
waters a light chop. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
morning. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon.

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