Scroll down to see a more complete discussion by both James and Brian. Here are a few extra notes:
* NWS Mobile has a Small Craft Advisory posted for Mobile Bay today and tonight. It may be extended for even stronger conditions Friday. Winds will be gusting to 20-25 knots (25 knots is almost 30 mph) Marine interests should pay close attention as conditions will be hazardous to small craft. NWS suggests that inexperienced mariners, especially those with smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.
ALABAMA BEACH FORECAST/GULF SHORES/ORANGE BEACH
Mostly cloudy and breezy tonight, gusts to near 25 mph.
Friday…Showers and thunderstorms becoming numerous by afternoon. windy at times.High 85
Saturday…Windy with showers/storms numerous at times. High 85.
Sunday…Still a good chance of showers and storms, about 50%. High 85.
Monday…Scattered showers and thunderstorms but fewer in number. High about 88.
RIP CURRENTS
For the Alabama Coast and the coast of the West Florida Panhandle, the risk of rip currents is expected to increase to “high” by Saturday and “moderate” on Sunday.
SPOT REPORTS
Mobile buoy, SST (sea surface temperature) 83, wind NE, gusts 25 mph, 6 foot waves
Panama City buoy, SST 84, wind north gusts 25, 6 foot waves
Dauphin Island, SST 82
Off SW Coast of Florida, SST 86
NOTE: Future weather events, of course, depend greatly on the track and development of a low pressure area off the Westt Central Coast of Florida and it it goes tropical and developes into a tropical storm or even a hurricane. It will have the name, Jerry, if it does.
Again, this blog will be very busy (high traffic flow) for the duration.
