Tampa, FL

5:51 PM EST on February 11, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 56 ft
Lon: 82.5° W
Lat: 28.0° N
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Weather Summary
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Cold air poured into the Plains on Saturday, while snow showers developed in parts of the Northeast. A strong low pressure system that brought heavy rain to the Southern Plains and Southeast has advanced eastward and off the East Coast into the Atlantic Ocean. However, counter-clockwise flow around this system continued to push moisture into the Northeast, Great Lakes, and Ohio River Valley. In addition to cool air over the region, this allowed for snow showers to develop across Michigan and the Ohio River Valley. Snowfall accumulations ranged from 1 to 3 inches in most areas, with up to 5 inches at higher elevations of the Central Appalachians. Coastal regions remained slightly warmer, which maintained light rain showers from southern Maine through Virginia.

Behind this system, a dominant ridge of high pressure continued to build over the Plains. This system started to stretch eastward over the Mississippi Valley. Flow around this system pulled cold air in from central Canada and kept seasonable cool temperatures over the Central US. High temperatures only reached into the 30s in parts of northern Texas, while the Central and Northern Plains saw highs in the teens, with overnight lows in the negative teens.

Out West, cool conditions persisted with areas of wet weather as a trough of low pressure moved over the Pacific Northwest and into the Intermountain West and Great Basin. Rainfall totals and high elevation snow accumulation remained light. A few light rain showers extended into California as moist onshore flow persisted.
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Cold air poured into the Plains on Saturday, while snow showers developed in parts of the Northeast. A strong low pressure system that brought heavy rain to the Southern Plains and Southeast has advanced eastward and off the East Coast into the Atlantic Ocean. However, counter-clockwise flow around this system continued to push moisture into the Northeast, Great Lakes, and Ohio River Valley. In addition to cool air over the region, this allowed for snow showers to develop across Michigan and the Ohio River Valley. Snowfall accumulations ranged from 1 to 3 inches in most areas, with up to 5 inches at higher elevations of the Central Appalachians. Coastal regions remained slightly warmer, which maintained light rain showers from southern Maine through Virginia.

Behind this system, a dominant ridge of high pressure continued to build over the Plains. This system started to stretch eastward over the Mississippi Valley. Flow around this system pulled cold air in from central Canada and kept seasonable cool temperatures over the Central US. High temperatures only reached into the 30s in parts of northern Texas, while the Central and Northern Plains saw highs in the teens, with overnight lows in the negative teens.

Out West, cool conditions persisted with areas of wet weather as a trough of low pressure moved over the Pacific Northwest and into the Intermountain West and Great Basin. Rainfall totals and high elevation snow accumulation remained light. A few light rain showers extended into California as moist onshore flow persisted.
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Scattered Clouds
Scattered Clouds
Temperature
57.3 °F
Feels Like 57.3 °F
Wind(mph)
18.0
Sunrise / Set
7:10 AM
6:17 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 31 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Clear 54 °F
Clear
Tomorrow Night
Clear 29 °F
Clear
Monday
Partly Cloudy 65 | 45 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy 76 | 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
Chance of Rain 79 | 56 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow is forecast to be Much Cooler than today.
Conditions
Pressure
29.99 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Scattered Clouds 3300 ft
Moisture
Humidity
72%
Rainfall
0.02 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KTPF 112235Z AUTO 32010G18KT 275V355 10SM SCT033 14/06 A3004 RMK AO2
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Temperature
Temperature
57.3 °F
Dew Point
48 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
18.0 mph from NW
Wind Gust
30.0 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
8.40 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Ozone
Good
PM2.5
Good
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Regional Forecast for Hillsborough
Tonight
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Much colder. Lows in the mid 30s near the coast and in the upper 20s inland. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Wind chill readings 22 to 32.
Sunday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs in the lower 50s near the coast and in the mid 50s inland. North winds around 10 mph. Lowest wind chill readings 22 to 32 in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. North winds around 5 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny in the morning then partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s near the coast and in the mid 60s inland. East winds around 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Not as cool. Lows in the mid 40s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Warmer. Highs in the mid 70s.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening then mostly cloudy. Warmer. Lows in the upper 50s near the coast and in the mid 50s inland.
Wednesday
partlysunny Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Thursday
chancerain Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s near the coast and around 80 inland. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Thursday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the mid 70s near the coast and in the upper 70s inland. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Source: NWS at 3:49 PM EST on February 11, 2012
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Lake Wind Advisory in effect until 7 PM EST this evening...
High surf advisory in effect until 4 PM EST Sunday evening...
Wind Chill Advisory in effect from 3 am to 8 am EST Sunday...
Freeze warning in effect from 4 am to 8 am EST Sunday...
Freeze watch in effect from late Sunday night through Monday morning...
Forecast
View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 33601
Saturday, 11
Partly Cloudy
70 | 31 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 12
Clear
54 | 29 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 13
Partly Cloudy
65 | 45 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 14
Partly Cloudy
76 | 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Wednesday, 15
Chance of Rain
79 | 56 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Thursday, 16
Chance of Rain
79 | 61 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Friday, 17
Chance of Rain
76 | NA
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Source: NWS at 3:49 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Hillsborough
Tonight
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Much colder. Lows in the mid 30s near the coast and in the upper 20s inland. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Wind chill readings 22 to 32.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 54 66 | 49 61 | 42 46 | 31
Wind 5 mph North 13 mph NNW 12 mph NW 11 mph NNW
Humidity 97% 53% 51% 56%
Chance of Precip. 70% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 90% 70% 40% 25%
Conditions Rain Showers Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:10 AM
6:17 PM
Source: NWS at 3:49 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Hillsborough
Sunday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs in the lower 50s near the coast and in the mid 50s inland. North winds around 10 mph. Lowest wind chill readings 22 to 32 in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. North winds around 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 32 | 22 48 | 15 46 | 21 37 | 22
Wind 7 mph North 9 mph North 6 mph North 1 mph North
Humidity 63% 27% 35% 53%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 15% 15% 20% 20%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:10 AM
6:18 PM
Source: NWS at 3:49 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Hillsborough
Monday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny in the morning then partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s near the coast and in the mid 60s inland. East winds around 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Not as cool. Lows in the mid 40s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 30 | 22 56 | 28 57 | 37 50 | 41
Wind 2 mph NNE 5 mph ENE 5 mph East 5 mph East
Humidity 69% 34% 47% 72%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 20% 25% 30% 35%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:09 AM
6:19 PM
Source: NWS at 3:49 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Hillsborough
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Warmer. Highs in the mid 70s.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening then mostly cloudy. Warmer. Lows in the upper 50s near the coast and in the mid 50s inland.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 44 69 | 48 68 | 53 62 | 54
Wind 5 mph ESE 6 mph SSE 5 mph South 5 mph SSW
Humidity 95% 51% 58% 74%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 40% 40% 40% 50%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:08 AM
6:19 PM
Source: NWS at 3:49 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Hillsborough
Wednesday
partlysunny Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 54 72 | 56 71 | 58 64 | 58
Wind 5 mph South 3 mph South 1 mph SSE 4 mph NE
Humidity 93% 56% 61% 77%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 60% 60% 50% 50%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:07 AM
6:20 PM
Source: NWS at 3:49 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Hillsborough
Thursday
chancerain Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s near the coast and around 80 inland. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Thursday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 56 74 | 58 71 | 59 66 | 58
Wind 6 mph East 6 mph East 5 mph SE 6 mph South
Humidity 96% 60% 65% 76%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 50% 50% 50% 60%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:07 AM
6:20 PM
Source: NWS at 3:49 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Hillsborough
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the mid 70s near the coast and in the upper 70s inland. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 62 | 58 74 | 59 69 | 58 66 | 58
Wind 4 mph SSW 7 mph WSW 6 mph WNW 6 mph South
Humidity 86% 62% 72% 76%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 50% 50% 50% 60%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:07 AM
6:20 PM
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History & Almanac
February 11, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KTPA) 71 °F 53 °F
Record (KTPA) 84 °F (1959) 32 °F (1947)
Yesterday 77 °F 59 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 3
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
Air Quality
  Air Quality AQ Index Pollutant
Yesterday Good
PM2.5
Yesterday Good
OZONE
Current Good
PM2.5
Current Good
OZONE
Saturday Good
PM2.5
Saturday Good
OZONE
Sunday Good
PM2.5
Sunday Good
OZONE
Monday Good
PM2.5
Monday Good
OZONE
Coastal Water Temperatures
Place Temperature
St Petersburg, FL 71.1 °F
Astronomy
Feb. 11, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:10 AM EST 6:17 PM EST
Civil Twilight 6:46 AM EST 6:41 PM EST
Nautical Twilight 6:19 AM EST 7:09 PM EST
Astronomical Twilight 5:51 AM EST 7:36 PM EST
Moon 10:32 PM EST 9:20 AM EST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 55m
Length of Day
11h 06m
Tomorrow will be 1m 30s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 80% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Gibbous
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
Full
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
76 °F
Marathon
75 °F
Key West
75 °F
Key West NAF
73 °F
Opa Locka
73 °F
Homestead AFB
42 °F
Tallahassee
43 °F
Milton
43 °F
Valparaiso
43 °F
Panama City
Source: NWS
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Tampa Knight Airport 57 °F Scattered Clouds 5:35 PM EST
Tampa 60 °F Mostly Cloudy 4:53 PM EST
Tampa Executive 57 °F Scattered Clouds 5:55 PM EST
Tampa Macdill AFB 60 °F Mostly Cloudy 4:55 PM EST
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Wind Speed: 10.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 326° (NW)
Ceiling: Unlimited

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Mishka and The Constellations 7:00 PM EST 2012-02-11 Clear, 54°F
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Event Date Forecast
Budweiser Shootout 8:29 PM EST on February 18, 2012 Average High 71° F/ 21° C
Gatorade Duel 1 2:19 PM EST on February 23, 2012 Average High 70° F/ 21° C
Event Date Forecast
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am 8:30 AM PST on February 11, 2012 Rain Showers, 45 °F
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Transitions Championship 8:30 AM EDT on March 15, 2012 Average High 75° F/ 23° C
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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
The University of Tampa, Tampa, FL 57.3 °F 48 °F 72% NW  at  18.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 30 ft 5:51 PM EST Rapid Fire
Radio Station W9DKC, Tampa, FL 58.1 °F 41 °F 51% NNW  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 12 ft 5:50 PM EST Normal  
Davis Islands, Tampa, FL 57.4 °F 47 °F 68% ENE  at  22.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 6 ft 5:44 PM EST Normal
Ballard Park, Tampa, FL 57.2 °F 38 °F 48% SSE  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 63 ft 5:51 PM EST Rapid Fire
Twin Lakes, Tampa, FL 59.7 °F 46 °F 60% WNW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 35 ft 5:51 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Dana Shores, Tampa, FL 57.3 °F 47 °F 68% NW  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 6 ft 5:51 PM EST Rapid Fire
Tampa Sabal Park, Tampa, FL 58.3 °F 47 °F 67% ENE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 52 ft 5:47 PM EST Normal  
Original Carrollwood, Tampa, FL 57.2 °F 45 °F 63% NW  at  12.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 59 ft 5:50 PM EST Normal
University Village, Tampa, FL 55.0 °F 43 °F 64% WNW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 125 ft 5:48 PM EST Normal  
APRSWXNET Tampa FL , Tampa, FL 58 °F 47 °F 67% WNW  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 26 ft 5:30 PM EST MADIS
HCC Brandon Campus, Tampa, FL 58.0 °F 46 °F 63% North  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 72 ft 5:50 PM EST Rapid Fire
Pleasant Terrace, Temple Terrace, FL 55.9 °F 45 °F 67% NNE  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 39 ft 5:51 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Lake Magdalene, Tampa, FL 56.5 °F 44 °F 62% WNW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 51 ft 5:50 PM EST Normal  
Hampton Channels, Riverview, FL 58.7 °F 48 °F 68% WSW  at  0.0 mph - / hr 23 ft 5:46 PM EST Normal  
Lake Fantasia, Riverview, FL 57.8 °F 48 °F 69% WNW  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 42 ft 5:51 PM EST Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Brandon FL , Brandon, FL 58 °F 46 °F 65% NW  at  10 mph 0.00 in / hr 42 ft 5:29 PM EST MADIS
Carrollwood Meadows, Tampa, FL 56.3 °F 29 °F 35% NNE  at  6.3 mph 0.00 in / hr 23 ft 5:51 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Countryway - Southview, Tampa, FL 56.1 °F 46 °F 68% North  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 26 ft 5:51 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Alan Archer Weather just north of Tampa,, LUTZ, FL 55.4 °F 45 °F 68% NNW  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 52 ft 5:50 PM EST Normal
Countryway - The Greens, Tampa, FL 57.3 °F 44 °F 60% NW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 10 ft 5:45 PM EST Normal  
Fawnridge, Tampa, FL 57.3 °F 47 °F 69% NW  at  11.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 35 ft 5:51 PM EST Rapid Fire
Citrus Park, Tampa, FL 56.5 °F 42 °F 59% North  at  13.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 41 ft 5:51 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Old Reliable Groves, Lutz, FL 55.9 °F 40 °F 55% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 67 ft 5:51 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Cobia Cay, Apollo Beach, FL 59.0 °F 51 °F 74% NW  at  11.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 15 ft 5:51 PM EST Rapid Fire
South Oak, Brandon, FL 57.7 °F 45 °F 63% West  at  2.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 56 ft 5:51 PM EST Rapid Fire
APRSWXNET St. Petersburg F, Saint Petersburg, FL 61 °F 47 °F 59% NW  at  12 mph 0.00 in / hr 3 ft 5:06 PM EST MADIS
Lake Rainbow, Odessa, FL 55.4 °F 45 °F 67% NW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 43 ft 5:51 PM EST Normal
Bloomingdale Somerset, Valrico, FL 57.9 °F 44 °F 61% West  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 52 ft 5:42 PM EST Normal
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Wind Chill Advisory, Freeze Warning, Freeze Watch, Lake Wind Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 2:12 PM EST on February 11, 2012

... Wind Chill Advisory in effect from 3 am to 8 am EST Sunday...

The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay area - Ruskin FL has
issued a Wind Chill Advisory... which is in effect from 3 am to
8 am EST Sunday.

* Wind chill values... 15 to 25 degrees are expected from Hernando
County north and 25 to 35 degrees from Pasco south late tonight
and early Sunday morning.


Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when wind chill index values will
drop to 35 or lower... except 25 or lower across the Nature Coast
and Sumter County.











211 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2012

... Lake Wind Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM EST this
evening...
... Freeze warning in effect from 4 am to 8 am EST Sunday...
... Freeze watch in effect from late Sunday night through Monday
morning...

The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay area - Ruskin FL has
issued a freeze warning... which is in effect from 4 am to 8 am
EST Sunday. A freeze watch has also been issued. This freeze
watch is in effect from late Sunday night through Monday morning.

* Timing... from 10 am to 7 PM today winds will be from the
northwest at 15 to 25 mph and gusty.

* Winds... northwest at 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts.

* Temperature... below freezing for 2 to 3 hours with lows around
30 degrees over Polk County and eastern Hillsborough County.

* Impacts... boaters on area lakes should postpone trips until
conditions improve.

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 enthusiasts may wish to postpone lake related activities
until conditions improve.

A freeze warning is issued for 2 or more hours of temperatures
between 27 and 32 over a widespread area.

Residents should cover or move indoors any cold sensitive
plants... and bring pets indoors this evening.

A freeze watch is issued for the potential of a widespread and
damaging freeze within 24 to 48 hours. During the freeze
period... temperatures may remain below 32 degrees for more than
2 hours.







High Surf Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:35 PM EST on February 11, 2012

... High surf advisory now in effect until 4 PM EST Sunday...

The high surf advisory is now in effect until 4 PM EST Sunday.

* Waves and surf: northwesterly winds of 15 to 25 mph will result
in surf of 4 to 6 feet.

* Timing: strong rip currents and high surf will continue to
impact the coast through Sunday morning... then slowly diminish
during the afternoon.

* Impacts: high surf will produce dangerous surf and rip
currents at the beaches. People visiting the beaches should
stay out of the high surf.

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.