Cortez, Florida

... High surf advisory in effect from 10 am this morning to 10 PM
EST Saturday...

The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a high surf
advisory... which is in effect from 10 am this morning to 10 PM
EST Saturday.

An increasing southerly wind flow ahead of the intensifying low
pressure area over the west central Gulf will help to build seas
over the adjacent Gulf waters today. The strong winds and building
seas may produce some minor coastal flooding at times of high
tide this afternoon and evening... with large breaking wave action
possibly producing additional overwash problems in some
locations... especially south facing shores. The building surf will
also increase the risk for rip currents so residents and visitors
should remain out of the surf.

At the current time tides are expected to run 2 to 3 feet above
normal at times of high tide this afternoon and evening along the
Gulf Coast... and 1 to 2 feet in Tampa Bay. Coastal residents
should review evacuation plans... and be ready to move at a
moment's notice... should action be required.

In addition the increasing winds and seas will make for very
hazardous boating conditions... and mariners... fishermen... and
boating enthusiasts may want to postpone trips into the Gulf
until conditions improve late in the weekend.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local media for further
updates on this developing weather situation.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A high surf advisory is issued when dangerous water action is
expected along the coast. This includes rough surf... large
breaking waves... rip currents... and strong undertow.

Beach goers are urged to heed lifeguard warnings.

... Lake Wind Advisory remains in effect from 9 am this morning to
6 PM EST this evening...


An intensifying low pressure area over the central Gulf of
Mexico early this morning will move across the Gulf and then
northern Florida during today. An increasing south to southwest
wind flow ahead of this low will result speeds into the 20 to 30
mile per hour range today with a few higher gusts possible. These
strong and gusty winds will create hazardous boating conditions on
all area lakes.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A lake Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast
to be 20 to 29 mph with frequent gusts to near or above gale
force for at least 3 hours. Winds of these magnitudes will create
rough conditions on larger area lakes which could produce damage
to... or flip... small pleasure craft.

Outdoor boating enthusiasts may wish to postpone lake related
activities until conditions improve later on Saturday.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local media for further
updates.