Lithia, FL

1:37 PM EST on February 12, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 102 ft
Lon: 82.1° W
Lat: 27.8° N
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Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone Giovanna (South Indian Ocean) Tropical Cyclone Jasmine (Southern Pacific)
Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, February 12, 2012.

The East dries out on Sunday, but wet weather continues moving through the West. A trough of low pressure advances eastward over the Great Basin and Central Rockies, producing moderate snow showers over Utah and Colorado. Winter weather advisories have been issued for parts of western Colorado as snowfall accumulations may reach from 6 to 8 inches by Sunday evening. Most of Utah, western Wyoming, and northern New Mexico should see lighter snow showers with accumulation around 1 to 2 inches. The tail end of this trough will extend into western Texas, bringing snow and freezing rain showers into northwestern Texas. Precipitation from this system will move into the Texas Panhandle late Sunday into Monday morning. Winter storm warnings have been issued for the region as 3 to 5 inches of snow are possible, with ice accumulations from 0.10 to 0.30 inches by Sunday evening. This will cause dangerous roads and travel conditions.

Meanwhile, another trough of low pressure and associated cold front approach the West Coast on Sunday. This system will reach the coasts of the Pacific Northwest and northern California in the afternoon and evening hours, bringing more rain showers. Temperatures will remain cool over most of the West Coast as this system pushes clouds and moisture onshore.

In the East, a strong ridge of high pressure allows for dry, sunny, and cool weather to persist. This system creates strong flow from the north, pushing cold air into the Plains and Eastern Valleys. Expect highs to range in the 20s in the Midwest, while the Ohio River Valley and Tennessee Valleys will see highs in the 30s. Freeze advisories have been issued for the Gulf states as low temperatures will drop into the 20s Sunday night. Dangerous fire conditions spread over the Southeastern states due to high pressure creating a very dry airmas with strong winds.
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, February 12, 2012.

The East dries out on Sunday, but wet weather continues moving through the West. A trough of low pressure advances eastward over the Great Basin and Central Rockies, producing moderate snow showers over Utah and Colorado. Winter weather advisories have been issued for parts of western Colorado as snowfall accumulations may reach from 6 to 8 inches by Sunday evening. Most of Utah, western Wyoming, and northern New Mexico should see lighter snow showers with accumulation around 1 to 2 inches. The tail end of this trough will extend into western Texas, bringing snow and freezing rain showers into northwestern Texas. Precipitation from this system will move into the Texas Panhandle late Sunday into Monday morning. Winter storm warnings have been issued for the region as 3 to 5 inches of snow are possible, with ice accumulations from 0.10 to 0.30 inches by Sunday evening. This will cause dangerous roads and travel conditions.

Meanwhile, another trough of low pressure and associated cold front approach the West Coast on Sunday. This system will reach the coasts of the Pacific Northwest and northern California in the afternoon and evening hours, bringing more rain showers. Temperatures will remain cool over most of the West Coast as this system pushes clouds and moisture onshore.

In the East, a strong ridge of high pressure allows for dry, sunny, and cool weather to persist. This system creates strong flow from the north, pushing cold air into the Plains and Eastern Valleys. Expect highs to range in the 20s in the Midwest, while the Ohio River Valley and Tennessee Valleys will see highs in the 30s. Freeze advisories have been issued for the Gulf states as low temperatures will drop into the 20s Sunday night. Dangerous fire conditions spread over the Southeastern states due to high pressure creating a very dry airmas with strong winds.
Lithia Weather at a Glance
Updated 1:33 PM EST
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
53.5 °F
Feels Like 53.5 °F
Wind(mph)
3.0
Sunrise / Set
7:08 AM
6:17 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Today
Partly Cloudy 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 27 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 63 | 43 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy 76 | 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 81 | 58 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
Partly Cloudy 79 | 59 °F
Partly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.21 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
24%
Rainfall
-
Not available.
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KPCM 121815Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 10/M11 A3032 RMK AO2
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Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
53.5 °F
Dew Point
18 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
3.0 mph from ENE
Wind Gust
8.0 mph
Health
UV
8 out of 16
Pollen
9.70 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Ozone
Good
PM2.5
Good
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Regional Forecast for Hillsborough
Rest of Today
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Cooler. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. North winds around 5 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Not as cool. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Not as cool. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Warmer. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night and Wednesday
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs around 80.
Wednesday Night and Thursday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs around 80.
Thursday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday Night and Saturday
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Source: NWS at 9:03 am EST on February 12, 2012
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Nowcast
High surf advisory in effect until 4 PM EST this afternoon...
Freeze watch in effect from late tonight through Monday morning...
Forecast
View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 33547
Sunday, 12
Partly Cloudy
54 | 27 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 13
Partly Cloudy
63 | 43 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 14
Partly Cloudy
76 | 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Wednesday, 15
Partly Cloudy
81 | 58 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 16
Partly Cloudy
79 | 59 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Friday, 17
Chance of Rain
76 | 47 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Saturday, 18
Clear
70 | NA
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: NWS at 9:03 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Hillsborough
Rest of Today
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Cooler. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. North winds around 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 32 | 19 48 | 16 47 | 21 37 | 22
Wind 12 mph North 11 mph North 7 mph North 3 mph NNE
Humidity 57% 29% 35% 55%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 50% 35% 35%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:08 AM
6:17 PM
Source: NWS at 9:03 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Hillsborough
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Not as cool. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Not as cool. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 28 | 22 57 | 30 58 | 37 51 | 42
Wind 2 mph NNE 6 mph ENE 3 mph East 2 mph East
Humidity 75% 34% 43% 73%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 35% 35% 40% 35%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:07 AM
6:18 PM
Source: NWS at 9:03 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Hillsborough
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Warmer. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night and Wednesday
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs around 80.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 44 | 44 69 | 52 71 | 55 62 | 54
Wind 2 mph SE 5 mph South 5 mph South 5 mph South
Humidity 98% 57% 57% 75%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 40% 40% 40% 50%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:07 AM
6:18 PM
Source: NWS at 9:03 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Hillsborough
Tuesday Night and Wednesday
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs around 80.
Wednesday Night and Thursday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs around 80.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 54 75 | 56 72 | 56 64 | 58
Wind 5 mph SSE 3 mph South 2 mph South 5 mph NE
Humidity 93% 54% 58% 77%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 60% 60% 50% 50%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:06 AM
6:19 PM
Source: NWS at 9:03 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Hillsborough
Wednesday Night and Thursday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs around 80.
Thursday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 58 74 | 59 73 | 58 66 | 58
Wind 6 mph ESE 6 mph ESE 6 mph SSE 6 mph SSE
Humidity 96% 62% 62% 77%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 50% 50% 50% 60%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:05 AM
6:20 PM
Source: NWS at 9:03 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Hillsborough
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday Night and Saturday
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 60 | 58 72 | 55 69 | 52 58 | 46
Wind 4 mph SSW 7 mph WSW 9 mph NW 7 mph NW
Humidity 93% 58% 53% 64%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 50% 30% 30% 20%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:05 AM
6:20 PM
Source: NWS at 9:03 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Hillsborough
Friday Night and Saturday
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 49 | 39 64 | 40 62 | 43 58 | 46
Wind 6 mph North 6 mph North 5 mph NNE 7 mph NW
Humidity 69% 41% 49% 64%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 20% 20% 20% 20%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:05 AM
6:20 PM
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History & Almanac
February 12, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KPCM) 73 °F 47 °F
Record (KPCM) 87 °F (1945) 30 °F (1964)
Yesterday 67.6 °F 49.9 °F
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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
OZONE
Current Good
PM2.5
Sunday Good
PM2.5
Sunday Good
OZONE
Monday Good
PM2.5
Monday Good
OZONE
Coastal Water Temperatures
Place Temperature
St Petersburg, FL 69.1 °F
Astronomy
Feb. 12, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:08 AM EST 6:17 PM EST
Civil Twilight 6:44 AM EST 6:41 PM EST
Nautical Twilight 6:17 AM EST 7:09 PM EST
Astronomical Twilight 5:49 AM EST 7:36 PM EST
Moon 11:35 PM EST 10:01 AM EST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 56m
Length of Day
11h 08m
Tomorrow will be 1m 29s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 72% 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
64 °F
Key West
63 °F
Key West NAF
63 °F
Marathon
58 °F
Homestead AFB
57 °F
Kendall
21 °F
Cross City
25 °F
Jacksonville
25 °F
Marianna
25 °F
Milton
26 °F
Cecil Field
Source: NWS
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Plant City 50 °F Clear 1:15 PM EST
Lakeland Region 46 °F Partly Cloudy 12:50 PM EST
Tampa Executive 54 °F Clear 1:35 PM EST
Tampa Knight Airport 48 °F Clear 1:15 PM EST
Flight To ETA Status
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Type Condition
Flight Rule: VFR (KPCM)
Wind Speed: 3.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 67° (ENE)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KPCM 121815Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 10/M11 A3032 RMK AO2

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Event Date Forecast
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Sports
Event Date Forecast
Budweiser Shootout 8:29 PM EST on February 18, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 59 °F
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 12, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 45 °F
Northern Trust Open 8:30 AM PST on February 16, 2012 Clear, 61 °F
Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
FishHawk Ranch, Lithia, FL 53.5 °F - 18 °F 24% ENE  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 108 ft 1:33 PM EST Normal
FL_Meso Balm , Lithia, FL 48 °F 44 °F 17 °F 28% NNE  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 135 ft 1:15 PM EST MADIS
Jaegerglen, Lithia, FL 52.3 °F - 10 °F 18% NE  at  2.2 mph 0.00 in / hr 75 ft 1:30 PM EST Normal
HADS ALAFIA RIVER NEAR LITHIA 4W FL, Durant, FL - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 6 ft 12:00 PM EST MADIS
Hammock at Eagle Ridge, Lithia, FL 52.9 °F - 11 °F 18% NE  at  5.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 70 ft 1:37 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Bloomingdale Cove, Valrico, FL 51.0 °F - 26 °F 37% ENE  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 39 ft 1:37 PM EST Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Plant City FL , Plant City, FL 49 °F 47 °F 20 °F 32% NNE  at  5 mph 0.00 in / hr 167 ft 1:14 PM EST MADIS
Bloomingdale, Valrico, FL 50.3 °F - 19 °F 29% ENE  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 58 ft 1:37 PM EST Rapid Fire
Bloomingdale Somerset, Valrico, FL 50.0 °F - 16 °F 26% East  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 52 ft 1:31 PM EST Normal
Wimauma-Balm OS WMR100, Wimauma, FL 55.2 °F - 21 °F 26% NNE  at  5.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 101 ft 1:37 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Wimauma-Balm Zephyr, Wimauma, FL 54.5 °F - 22 °F 28% NNW  at  5.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 101 ft 1:37 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Buckhorn Ridge, Valrico, FL 55.1 °F - 22 °F 27% NNW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 95 ft 1:37 PM EST Rapid Fire
South Oak, Brandon, FL 46.9 °F 44 °F 23 °F 38% ENE  at  5.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 56 ft 1:37 PM EST Normal
South Plant City, Plant City, FL 48.7 °F 47 °F 20 °F 32% NE  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 98 ft 1:24 PM EST Normal
Astin Ranch, Riverview, FL 49.2 °F 45 °F 18 °F 29% NNE  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 50 ft 1:26 PM EST Normal  
Avondale Groves, Plant City, FL 49.8 °F 47 °F 20 °F 31% NNE  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 133 ft 1:37 PM EST Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Brandon FL , Brandon, FL 49 °F 48 °F 18 °F 29% NE  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 42 ft 1:17 PM EST MADIS
Hatcher Road Estate, Lakeland, FL 52.1 °F - 3 °F 13% NNW  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 116 ft 1:33 PM EST Normal
Caloosa Point II, Sun City Center, FL 49.9 °F 50 °F 18 °F 28% North  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 49 ft 1:37 PM EST Rapid Fire
Lake Fantasia, Riverview, FL 47.8 °F 44 °F 20 °F 33% NNE  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 42 ft 1:37 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Hampton Channels, Riverview, FL 50.2 °F - 23 °F 34% WNW  at  5.0 mph - / hr 23 ft 1:32 PM EST Normal  
FL_Meso Dover , Dover, FL 47 °F 43 °F 16 °F 29% North  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 68 ft 1:15 PM EST MADIS
SOUTHWEST LAKELAND, Lakeland, FL 49.5 °F 47 °F 28 °F 44% ENE  at  5.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 120 ft 1:37 PM EST Rapid Fire
Grandview @ Eaglebrooke, Lakeland, FL 63.3 °F - 34 °F 34% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 240 ft 1:30 PM EST Normal  
HCC Brandon Campus, Tampa, FL 53.0 °F - 16 °F 23% ESE  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 72 ft 1:37 PM EST Rapid Fire
APRSWXNET Plant City FL, Plant City, FL 47 °F 45 °F 13 °F 25% NNW  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 124 ft 1:00 PM EST MADIS
Bartow, FL 47.5 °F 41 °F 22 °F 37% ENE  at  15.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 210 ft 1:35 PM EST Normal
APRSWXNET Lakeland F, Lakeland, FL 47 °F 47 °F 19 °F 32% North  at  3 mph 0.00 in / hr 213 ft 1:15 PM EST MADIS
APRSWXNET Welcome FL US, Bradley, FL 49 °F 45 °F 23 °F 35% NNE  at  9 mph 157.40 in / hr 150 ft 1:19 PM EST MADIS
Cobia Cay, Apollo Beach, FL 51.0 °F - 26 °F 37% NNW  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 15 ft 1:37 PM EST Rapid Fire
Lakeland Highlands, FL 47.9 °F 46 °F 19 °F 32% East  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 265 ft 1:35 PM EST Normal  
Tampa Sabal Park, Tampa, FL 51.1 °F - 17 °F 26% NW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 52 ft 1:37 PM EST Normal  
Itchepackesassa, Lakeland, FL 50.0 °F - 18 °F 28% North  at  0.0 mph - / hr 118 ft 1:33 PM CST Normal  
Cypress Reserve, Plant City, FL 49.8 °F 50 °F 17 °F 27% ENE  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 68 ft 1:35 PM EST Normal  
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Freeze Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 8:14 AM EST on February 12, 2012

... Freeze watch remains in effect from late tonight through
Monday morning...
... Freeze warning has expired...

* temperature... below freezing for 2 to 4 hours with lows in the
upper 20s.

* Impacts... temperatures this cold can kill sensitive vegetation
that is not properly protected.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

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.