Tomorrow is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as today.
Nowcast as of 8:02 PM EDT on July 29, 2010
Now
Through 9 PM CDT (10 PM edt)...isolated showers or thunderstorms will move into the coastal regions from the north. Lightning will be below normal for this time of year...and no significant wind gusts are expected. Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 80s with heat index values in the mid to upper 90s. Over the offshore waters...no thunderstorms are expected...as the few storms that move offshore will likely dissipate rapidly. Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 80s with heat index values in the mid to upper 90s. Winds will continue out of the west northwest around 15 mph with seas of 2 to 3 feet.
Forecast for Coastal Bay
Updated: 2:40 PM CDT on July 29, 2010
Heat advisory in effect from 1 PM to 6 PM CDT Friday...
Tonight
Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows 77 to 81. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning...then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highest heat index readings around 108 in the afternoon. Highs 94 to 99. Northwest winds around 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening...then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows 78 to 83. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. Heat index readings 101 to 106.
Sunday
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs 90 to 95.
... A heat advisory is in effect from 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ to 7 PM EDT /6 PM CDT/ Friday...
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a heat advisory... which is in effect from 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ to 7 PM EDT /6 PM CDT/ Friday.
A large ridge of high pressure will continue to keep a very hot airmass trapped in place across the deep south. With winds expected to become more southerly on Friday and transport more Gulf moisture into the region... afternoon heat indices will be higher than the last few days. Heat index values will peak in excess of 110 degrees Friday afternoon... especially in areas that stay rain free all day.
Hot conditions are expected to continue into Saturday and additional heat advisories may be issued as needed.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A heat advisory means that a period of heat indices exceeding 110 degrees is expected... generally within the next 24 hours. These high heat indices will create a situation in which heat illnesses are more likely... especially if extra care is not taken. Drink plenty of fluids... stay in an air conditioned room... stay out of the sun... and check up on relatives and neighbors.
