
Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound Marine Forecast
Today...East Winds 5 To 10 Knots, Becoming Southwest This Afternoon. Bay And Inland Waters Light Chop. |
Tonight...Northwest Winds 5 To 10 Knots, Becoming North After Midnight. Bay And Inland Waters Light Chop. |
Sunday...Southeast Winds Around 5 Knots, Becoming Southwest In The Afternoon. Bay And Inland Waters Light Chop. |
Sunday Night...Northwest Winds 5 To 10 Knots, Becoming Northeast After Midnight. Bay And Inland Waters Light Chop. |
Monday...Southeast Winds Around 5 Knots, Becoming Southwest In The Afternoon. Bay And Inland Waters Light Chop. A Slight Chance Of Showers And Thunderstorms In The Afternoon. |
Monday Night...North Winds 5 To 10 Knots, Becoming East After Midnight. Bay And Inland Waters Light Chop. |
Tuesday...East Winds 5 To 10 Knots, Becoming West In The Afternoon. Bay And Inland Waters Light Chop. A Slight Chance Of Showers And Thunderstorms In The Afternoon. |
Tuesday Night...Northeast Winds 5 To 10 Knots, Becoming East After Midnight. Bay And Inland Waters Light Chop. A Slight Chance Of Showers And Thunderstorms In The Evening. |
Wednesday...East Winds 5 To 10 Knots, Becoming South In The Afternoon. Bay And Inland Waters Light Chop. Winds And Waves Higher In And Near Thunderstorms. |
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 905am EDT Sat April 26 2025 .SHORT TERM... (Today and tonight) Issued at 433am EDT Sat April 26 2025 Mostly clear skies, light winds and temperatures in the 60s in paradise this morning. It is all sponsored by area of high pressure that remains across the peninsula. This will allow afternoon highs to range from the low to mid 90s. Light easterly winds prevail with an onshore shift during the afternoon. Very dry air is also in place, which will keep elevated fire conditions today and Sunday. Then, high pressure begins to weaken with temperatures peaking on Sunday. .LONG TERM (MON-FRI)... Issued at 433am EDT Sat April 26 2025 On Monday, high pressure is pushed out by approaching disturbance. Model guidance continues to support activity, especially along and north of the I-4 corridor. There should be enough upper level support and some instability with the main limiting factor being moisture. Front falls apart as it moves south and it followed by high pressure that begins to build back into the area. Warm temperatures remain in place with highs in the 90s and overnight lows in the 60s. Marine Issued at 433am EDT Sat April 26 2025 High pressure ridge remains over the region keeping east to southeasterly winds with an onshore shift each afternoon and early evening along the sea breeze. A n approaching frontal boundary will move over the waters early next week increasing chance of showers and possibly a few thunderstorms. Behind it, high pressure to the north and northeast will then rebuild over the waters by midweek with east to southeast flow returning. Fire Weather Issued at 433am EDT Sat April 26 2025 Area of high pressure remains in control with fairly light winds mostly out of the east to southeast. Winds become westerly each afternoon near the coast as the sea breeze pushes inland. Critical minimum humidity values are expected over interior locations today and Sunday. Though elevated fire weather conditions are anticipated today and Sunday given the very dry air are in place, the lack of winds will prevent any warnings from being issued. Then, moisture increases early next week as a weakening front approaches from the north. NOAA Tampa FL Office: Watches - Warnings - Advisories FL...None. Gulf waters...None. |