Alachua, FL

1:51 PM EST on February 11, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 98 ft
Lon: 82.5° W
Lat: 29.8° N
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Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Precipitation will spread across the East Coast on Saturday, while more rain and mountain snow showers are anticipated for parts of the West. A trough of low pressure and associated cold front continue moving eastward across the Eastern Valleys into the Eastern Seaboard. Cool temperatures to the north will allow for snow showers to develop across the Northeast and New England, while rain showers are likely over the Mid-Atlantic states. Rain showers over the Southeastern states should wind down in the early morning hours as the tail end of the system pushes offshore early in the day. Expect the New York metropolitan area to see 1 to 3 inches of snow, while the Washington D.C. area will see a messy combination of snow and freezing rain as high temperatures reach into the lower 40s.

Behind this system, a ridge of high pressure continues to build in from the Plains, pushing cold and dry air in from Canada. This allows for plenty of sunshine to spread from the Plains over the Mississippi River Valley and into the Eastern Valleys. Expect the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest to see highs in the teens again, while the Midwest will see highs in the 20s. Strong winds will accompany this system, pushing windchill values below zero in these areas. The Southern Plains will remain in the 40s on Saturday.

Out West, a trough of low pressure pushes a cold front over the Pacific Northwest and continues pulling moisture onshore with it. This will kick up more rain showers with high elevation snow showers likely in the Cascades. The tail end of the frontal boundary will sweep through California, bringing light rain showers to the coasts and interior valleys. Expect light snow showers in the Sierra Nevadas by Saturday evening.
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Precipitation will spread across the East Coast on Saturday, while more rain and mountain snow showers are anticipated for parts of the West. A trough of low pressure and associated cold front continue moving eastward across the Eastern Valleys into the Eastern Seaboard. Cool temperatures to the north will allow for snow showers to develop across the Northeast and New England, while rain showers are likely over the Mid-Atlantic states. Rain showers over the Southeastern states should wind down in the early morning hours as the tail end of the system pushes offshore early in the day. Expect the New York metropolitan area to see 1 to 3 inches of snow, while the Washington D.C. area will see a messy combination of snow and freezing rain as high temperatures reach into the lower 40s.

Behind this system, a ridge of high pressure continues to build in from the Plains, pushing cold and dry air in from Canada. This allows for plenty of sunshine to spread from the Plains over the Mississippi River Valley and into the Eastern Valleys. Expect the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest to see highs in the teens again, while the Midwest will see highs in the 20s. Strong winds will accompany this system, pushing windchill values below zero in these areas. The Southern Plains will remain in the 40s on Saturday.

Out West, a trough of low pressure pushes a cold front over the Pacific Northwest and continues pulling moisture onshore with it. This will kick up more rain showers with high elevation snow showers likely in the Cascades. The tail end of the frontal boundary will sweep through California, bringing light rain showers to the coasts and interior valleys. Expect light snow showers in the Sierra Nevadas by Saturday evening.
Alachua Weather at a Glance
Updated 1:15 PM EST
Elevation
149 ft
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Now
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Temperature
57 °F
Feels Like 57 °F
Wind(mph)
12
Sunrise / Set
7:13 AM
6:15 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Today
Partly Cloudy 63 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Clear 25 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 49 | 22 °F
Clear
Monday
Partly Cloudy 61 | 38 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Chance of Rain 67 | 56 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Chance of Rain 76 | 49 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.98 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Mostly Cloudy 4300 ft
Moisture
Humidity
57%
Rainfall
-
Not available.
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KGNV 111753Z 30012KT 10SM BKN043 17/04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP152 T01670044 10172 20083 58018
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Temperature
Temperature
57 °F
Dew Point
42 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
12 mph from WNW
Wind Gust
0.0 mph
Health
UV
4 out of 16
Pollen
8.00 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Regional Forecast for Alachua
Rest of Today
partlycloudy Breezy. Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Tonight
nt_sunny Colder. Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Lowest wind chill readings 18 to 23.
Sunday
partlycloudy Cooler. Mostly sunny. Highs around 50. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Lowest wind chill readings 18 to 23 in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds 5 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs around 60. East winds 5 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon.
Monday Night and Tuesday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the upper 60s.
Tuesday Night and Wednesday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
Wednesday Night and Thursday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s.
Thursday Night and Friday
nt_partlycloudy Breezy. Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
Source: NWS at 11:12 am EST on February 11, 2012
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Lake Wind Advisory in effect until 7 PM EST this evening...
Hard freeze warning in effect from midnight tonight to 9 am EST Sunday...
Forecast
View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 32615
Saturday, 11
Partly Cloudy
63 | 25 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 12
Clear
49 | 22 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 13
Partly Cloudy
61 | 38 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 14
Chance of Rain
67 | 56 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Wednesday, 15
Chance of Rain
76 | 49 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Thursday, 16
Chance of Rain
74 | 56 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Friday, 17
Chance of Rain
74 | NA
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Source: NWS at 11:12 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Alachua
Rest of Today
partlycloudy Breezy. Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Tonight
nt_sunny Colder. Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Lowest wind chill readings 18 to 23.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 44 59 | 39 50 | 32 33 | 20
Wind 6 mph WNW 13 mph NW 12 mph WNW 9 mph NW
Humidity 91% 48% 50% 61%
Chance of Precip. 60% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 65% 35% 15% 11%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:13 AM
6:15 PM
Source: NWS at 11:12 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Alachua
Sunday
partlycloudy Cooler. Mostly sunny. Highs around 50. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Lowest wind chill readings 18 to 23 in the morning.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 26 | 12 45 | 9 42 | 14 28 | 15
Wind 5 mph NNW 6 mph NNW 5 mph NNW 3 mph NNW
Humidity 56% 23% 33% 56%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 12% 15% 16% 16%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:12 AM
6:16 PM
Source: NWS at 11:12 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Alachua
Monday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs around 60. East winds 5 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon.
Monday Night and Tuesday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the upper 60s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 23 | 13 52 | 17 52 | 25 42 | 35
Wind 1 mph North 3 mph ENE 1 mph South 1 mph SSE
Humidity 64% 26% 35% 73%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 15% 22% 28% 35%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:11 AM
6:17 PM
Source: NWS at 11:12 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Alachua
Monday Night and Tuesday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the upper 60s.
Tuesday Night and Wednesday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 34 61 | 45 63 | 50 59 | 52
Wind 1 mph South 9 mph South 7 mph SSW 4 mph SSW
Humidity 87% 58% 63% 78%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 53% 74% 69% 62%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:10 AM
6:17 PM
Source: NWS at 11:12 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Alachua
Tuesday Night and Wednesday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
Wednesday Night and Thursday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 56 | 50 71 | 50 67 | 52 56 | 50
Wind 2 mph SW 5 mph West 5 mph WNW 1 mph North
Humidity 78% 49% 59% 80%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 60% 58% 54% 49%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:10 AM
6:18 PM
Source: NWS at 11:12 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Alachua
Wednesday Night and Thursday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s.
Thursday Night and Friday
nt_partlycloudy Breezy. Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 47 68 | 53 66 | 56 59 | 54
Wind 1 mph North 5 mph NE 6 mph South 5 mph SSW
Humidity 91% 60% 67% 81%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 58% 69% 68% 67%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:10 AM
6:18 PM
Source: NWS at 11:12 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Alachua
Thursday Night and Friday
nt_partlycloudy Breezy. Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 56 | 52 69 | 55 63 | 56 59 | 54
Wind 6 mph SW 14 mph West 9 mph West 5 mph SSW
Humidity 86% 60% 77% 81%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 59% 50% 43% 67%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:10 AM
6:18 PM
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History & Almanac
February 11, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KGNV) 69 °F 44 °F
Record (KGNV) 87 °F (1932) 24 °F (1971)
Yesterday 77 °F 51 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 1
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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.
Astronomy
Feb. 11, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:13 AM EST 6:15 PM EST
Civil Twilight 6:48 AM EST 6:40 PM EST
Nautical Twilight 6:20 AM EST 7:08 PM EST
Astronomical Twilight 5:52 AM EST 7:36 PM EST
Moon 10:34 PM EST 9:19 AM EST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 51m
Length of Day
11h 02m
Tomorrow will be 1m 35s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 81% 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
75 °F
Key West
75 °F
Marathon
75 °F
Key West NAF
73 °F
Homestead AFB
73 °F
Opa Locka
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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City Temp. Conditions Updated
Gainesville 62 °F Mostly Cloudy 12:53 PM EST
Cross City 60 °F N/A 12:53 PM EST
Ocala 63 °F Partly Cloudy 12:50 PM EST
Cecil Field 57 °F Mostly Cloudy 12:50 PM EST
Flight To ETA Status
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KGNV 02:21PM On Time
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KGNV 02:29PM On Time
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KGNV 02:37PM On Time
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Flight Rule: VFR (KGNV)
Wind Speed: 12.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 302° (WNW)
Ceiling: 4300 ft

METAR KGNV 111753Z 30012KT 10SM BKN043 17/04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP152 T01670044 10172 20083 58018

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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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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
FL_Meso Alachua , La Crosse, FL 57 °F 42 °F 57% WNW  at  12 mph 0.00 in / hr 149 ft 1:15 PM EST MADIS
South of High Springs, FL 59.9 °F 39 °F 46% NW  at  12.3 mph 0.00 in / hr 80 ft 1:51 PM EST Rapid Fire  
South of, High Springs, FL 57.0 °F 44 °F 61% WNW  at  11.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 75 ft 1:51 PM EST Rapid Fire
La Crosse, La Crosse, FL 59.7 °F 42 °F 53% North  at  17.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 146 ft 1:51 PM EST Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Gainesville FL , Gainesville, FL 58 °F 40 °F 52% West  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 180 ft 1:18 PM EST MADIS
UF Geography, Gainesville, FL 60.1 °F 44 °F 55% NNW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 185 ft 1:50 PM EST Normal
Suburban Heights, Gainesville, FL 59.6 °F 44 °F 56% West  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 150 ft 1:46 PM EST Normal  
Bonnet Bluff, Lake Butler, FL 59.2 °F 27 °F 29% South  at  1.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 101 ft 1:51 PM EST Rapid Fire  
KC4MHH, Gainesville, FL 59.2 °F 44 °F 56% WNW  at  3.2 mph 1.26 in / hr 168 ft 1:51 PM EST Rapid Fire
Gilchrist County, .Trenton, FL 60.4 °F 45 °F 56% NW  at  15.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 86 ft 1:51 PM EST Rapid Fire
The Duckpond, Gainesville, FL 59.5 °F 43 °F 54% NNW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 124 ft 1:51 PM EST Rapid Fire  
NE Gainesville, Gainesville, FL 66.9 °F 39 °F 37% WNW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 173 ft 1:51 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Bob's Waldo Weather, Waldo, FL 58.9 °F 44 °F 58% WSW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 154 ft 1:51 PM EST Normal
Columbia County, Lake City, FL 57.4 °F 41 °F 54% NW  at  6.3 mph 0.00 in / hr 65 ft 1:51 PM EST Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Williston F, Williston, FL 62 °F 48 °F 60% West  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 68 ft 1:18 PM EST MADIS
Hatchbend on the Suwannee, Branford, FL 57.3 °F 42 °F 56% NW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 1:51 PM EST Rapid Fire  
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Hard Freeze Watch, Hard Freeze Warning, Lake Wind Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 1:47 PM EST on February 11, 2012

... Lake Wind Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM EST this
evening...
... Hard freeze warning remains in effect from midnight tonight to
9 am EST Sunday...
... Hard freeze watch in effect from Sunday evening through Monday
morning...

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a hard
freeze watch... which is in effect from Sunday evening through
Monday morning.

* Timing... gusty northwest winds into early this evening. Sub
freezing temperatures overnight through early Sunday morning.

* Winds... northwest winds 15 to 20 mph will prevail through this
afternoon... with gusts to 35 mph.

* Temperature... low temperatures will be in the mid 20s tonight.
Northwest winds will also produce lower wind chill readings
tonight as well. Low temperatures Sunday night will be in the
lower to mid 20s.

* Impacts... boaters should exercise caution today... as should
drivers of high profile vehicles. Freezing temperatures will
kill sensitive vegetation that is not protected tonight.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A hard freeze warning means that temperatures less than
27 degrees are expected for at least 2 hours.

A lake Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds of 20 to
25 mph or gusts of 30 to 39 mph are expected. Small boats will be
especially prone to capsizing. Boaters in the advisory area
should avoid open water and stay close to shore in wind protected
inlets. High profile vehicles should use extra caution when
traveling as well.

A hard freeze watch means that temperatures less than 27 degrees
are possible for at least 2 hours.







Fire Weather Warning
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 11:05 AM EST on February 11, 2012

... Red flag warning remains in effect until 5 PM EST this
afternoon for gusty winds and low humidity for northeast Florida
and interior southeast Georgia...

* affected area... in Florida... fire weather zones 020... 021...
022... 023... 024... 025... 030... 031... 032... 033... 035... 036...
037... 038 and 040. In Georgia... fire weather zones 132...
133... 134... 135... 136... 149... 150... 151... 162 and 163.

* Wind... northwest winds 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.

* Humidity... minimum relative humidities will be 25 to 30
percent over interior southeast Georgia... and 30 to 35 percent
over northeast Florida.

* Impacts... any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now... or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds and low relative humidity will create explosive fire
growth potential.