Apalachicola to Destin FL out 20 NM Marine Forecast
| Today...West Winds Around 5 Knots, Becoming Southwest Late. Waves 1 Foot Or Less. Wave Detail: Southwest 1 Foot At 2 Seconds And South 1 Foot At 5 Seconds. Protected Waters A Light Chop. |
| Tonight...West Winds Around 10 Knots. Seas Around 2 Feet. Wave Detail: South 1 Foot At 4 Seconds. Protected Waters A Light Chop. |
| Wednesday...West Winds 5 To 10 Knots, Increasing To 10 To 15 Knots With Gusts Up To 20 Knots In The Afternoon. Seas Around 2 Feet. Wave Detail: Southwest 2 Feet At 4 Seconds. Protected Waters A Moderate Chop. |
| Wednesday Night...West Winds 10 To 15 Knots. Seas Around 2 Feet. Wave Detail: South 2 Feet At 4 Seconds. Protected Waters A Moderate Chop. |
| Thursday...West Winds 10 To 15 Knots. Seas Around 2 Feet. Wave Detail: West 2 Feet At 3 Seconds And South 1 Foot At 5 Seconds. Protected Waters A Moderate Chop. A Slight Chance Of Showers And Thunderstorms In The Afternoon. |
| Thursday Night...West Winds 10 To 15 Knots With Gusts Up To 20 Knots, Diminishing To 5 To 10 Knots After Midnight. Seas Around 2 Feet. Wave Detail: Southwest 2 Feet At 3 Seconds And South 1 Foot At 7 Seconds. Protected Waters A Moderate Chop. |
| Friday...West Winds 5 To 10 Knots. Seas Around 2 Feet. Protected Waters A Light Chop. A Slight Chance Of Showers And Thunderstorms In The Afternoon. |
| Friday Night...West Winds 5 To 10 Knots. Seas Around 2 Feet In The Evening, Then 1 Foot Or Less. Protected Waters A Light Chop. A Slight Chance Of Showers And Thunderstorms. |
| Saturday...Northwest Winds 5 To 10 Knots, Becoming Southwest In The Afternoon. Waves 1 Foot Or Less. Protected Waters A Light Chop. A Slight Chance Of Showers And Thunderstorms. |
| Saturday Night...West Winds 5 To 10 Knots. Waves 1 Foot Or Less. Protected Waters A Light Chop. A Slight Chance Of Showers And Thunderstorms In The Evening. Winds And Waves Higher In And Near Thunderstorms. |
| Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 224am EDT Tuesday August 11 2026 ...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, Marine IRE WEATHER,Hydrology .KEY MESSAGES... Issued at 220am EDT Tuesday August 11 2026 - Hazardous heat is expected through much of the week into the upcoming weekend with heat index values of 105-112 likely. Heat Advisories are in effect for the eastern FL Panhandle & Big Bend and far southwest GA for this afternoon. - Isolated showers and storms will be possible each day. The strongest storms could produce gusty winds and frequent lightning. .SHORT TERM... (Today and Tonight) Issued at 220am EDT Tuesday August 11 2026 A mid-upper level ridge axis moves overhead today, beginning our heat wave that will last through much of this week into the weekend. High temperatures today will be in the mid to upper 90s, except along the coast where highs will reach the low 90s. With southwesterly to westerly flow, we'll continue to have rich Gulf moisture move in, giving us humid conditions as well. With PWATs (Precipitable Waters) of 1.8 to 2 inches, we may not mix out as effectively as previous days, meaning we'll stay pretty humid into the afternoon hours. Heat index values will rise to the 103 to 110 degree range this afternoon. The highest heat indices will be across the eastern Florida Panhandle and Big Bend and far southwest Georgia. This is where a Heat Advisory is in effect for this afternoon. If you're working outdoors, stay hydrated, take frequent breaks in an air conditioned space, and wear light clothing. Isolated showers and storms are possible today, mainly near the sea breeze in the Florida counties and along and north of US 82 as a weak disturbance moves across northern and central Georgia. These will fade pretty quickly this evening. Lows will be in the mid 70s. Long Term (Wednesday through Monday) Issued at 220am EDT Tuesday August 11 2026 The ridge then breaks off, becoming centered along the north central Gulf Coast, nearly on top of us. This will lead to the heat continuing and possibly increasing as well with many areas in the upper 90s by the end of the week into this weekend. It will also still be quite humid given persistent southwesterly surface flow off the Gulf and abundant moisture through the atmosphere preventing effective mixing. This will result in heat indices in the 108-112 range almost every afternoon, increasing in coverage heading into the weekend. We will probably need Heat Advisories for at least parts of the area each day through the rest of the week. Some areas could even approach "extreme heat" thresholds (heat index values of 113 or greater) Friday and this weekend. This ridge keeps a lid on rain chances through at least Thursday with rain chances only around 20-30%. By Friday, the ridge pivots more toward the west, which will open the door for disturbances to ride around the periphery of the ridge into our area this weekend. Thus, while we will still be potentially dangerously hot and humid, we should see at least an increase in rain chances to the 30-50% range, potentially higher should a more organized complex of storms take shape with one of those shortwaves rounding the ridge. Early next week, the ridge builds back to the east again, which will prolong the heat and bring a return to reduced rain chances. Marine Issued at 220am EDT Tuesday August 11 2026 Gentle to moderate southwesterly breezes will continue over the next several days. A slight uptick in winds in the nearshore waters and bays is possible as the sea breeze develops each afternoon. Isolated showers and storms will mostly be confined to land areas, but nearshore morning showers or storms could pose a waterspout risk. Fire Weather Issued at 220am EDT Tuesday August 11 2026 Southwest to west transport winds around 5-15 mph will continue through Thursday. Dispersions will be good each afternoon, but could be locally high close to the I-75 corridor in GA. Isolated showers and storms are possible each afternoon, generally starting near the coast in the late morning or early afternoon, then moving inland through the afternoon hours. Gusty, erratic winds and frequent lightning are possible in and near storms. Otherwise, hazardous heat will be expected each day with highs in the mid to upper 90s and heat index values of 103-112. Hydrology Issued at 220am EDT Tuesday August 11 2026 Localized heavy downpours are possible in afternoon thunderstorms. However, widespread flood concerns are not expected. NOAA Tallahassee FL Office: Watches - Warnings - Advisories FL... Heat Advisory from 1pm EDT /noon CDT/ this afternoon to 7pm EDT /6pm CDT/ this evening for FLZ010>019-027>029-034-112- 114-115-118-127-326-426. GA... Heat Advisory from 1pm this afternoon to 7pm EDT this evening for GAZ155-156. AL...None. GM...None. |
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