Forecast and Conditions for Eastpoint, Florida

Updated: 10:53 PM EDT on August 21, 2008
Observed at Apalachicola, Florida
Temperature 79 °F / 26 °C
Humidity 77%
Dew Point 71 °F / 22 °C
Wind North at 12 mph / 18 km/h
Pressure 29.91 in / 1013 hPa (Rising)
Conditions Scattered Clouds
Visibility 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers
Clouds (FEW) : 9000 ft / 2743 m
Scattered Clouds (SCT) : 12000 ft / 3657 m
Yesterday's Maximum 90 °F / 32 °C
Yesterday's Minimum 74 °F / 23 °C
Normal high 89 °F / 31 °C
Normal low 74 °F / 23 °C
Record high 96 °F / 35 °C (1980)
Record low 69 °F / 20 °C (1976)
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days 0
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days 17
Sunrise07:11 AM (EDT)
Sunset08:13 PM (EDT)
Moon Rise10:58 PM (EDT)
Moon Set11:52 AM (EDT)
Moon Phase
Areal Flood Watch
Statement as of 9:00 PM EDT on August 20, 2008


... Flood Watch in effect from late Thursday night through
Saturday evening...

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a

* Flood Watch for portions of Florida and Georgia... including
the following areas... in Florida... Dixie... Franklin...
Gadsden... Jefferson... Lafayette... Leon... Liberty... Madison...
Taylor and Wakulla. In Georgia... Baker... Ben Hill... Berrien...
Brooks... Calhoun... Clay... Colquitt... Cook... Decatur...
Dougherty... early... Grady... Irwin... Lanier... Lee... Lowndes...
Miller... Mitchell... Quitman... Randolph... Seminole... Terrell...
Thomas... Tift... Turner and Worth.

* From late Thursday night through Saturday evening

* Tropical Storm Fay is forecast to come ashore once again
tonight... this time into northeast Florida. Fay will then track
west northwest across North Florida on Thursday and weaken to a
depression just before reaching the lower Suwannee River
Thursday night. The depression will then track across the
Florida Big Bend on Friday and then across the Panhandle into
southeast Alabama by Saturday morning.

* Fay is expected to bring an extended period of heavy rain to the
area beginning Thursday night and continuing into Saturday
evening. Storm total rainfall could reach a foot across
southeast portions of the Florida Big Bend with 6 to 10 inches
possible further north and west across the Florida Big Bend.
Amounts are currently forecast to be lower to the north with 5
to 6 inches expected across far south Georgia and 2 to 3 inches
from Albany over to Tifton. This much rainfall will cause areal
and riverine flooding despite the prolonged drought that has
existed across parts of the area for some time.

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert
for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to
flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding
develop.




Tropical Storm Warning, Tropical Storm Watch, Inland Tropical Wind Watch
Statement as of 11:00 PM EDT on August 22, 2008


Indian-Pass-FL 29.68n 85.27w
Suwannee-River-FL 29.30n 83.15w


Attn... WFO... chs... tbw... tae... mlb... jax...




540 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2008

... Tropical storm watch in effect for the immediate coastal areas...
... Tropical storm wind watch in effect through Saturday evening for
areas away from the immediate coast...

... New information...

A tropical storm watch is now in effect for the immediate coastal
areas between Indian Pass and the Suwannee River entrance. A
tropical storm wind watch is in effect for inland areas of the
coastal counties of the Florida Big Bend.

... Areas affected...

This statement recommends actions to be taken by persons in the
following counties... Franklin... Jefferson... Wakulla... Taylor and
Dixie.

... Watches/warnings...

A tropical storm watch is in effect for coastal areas of the
Florida Big Bend from Indian Pass eastward to the Suwannee River
entrance.

A tropical storm wind watch is in effect for inland areas of the
Florida Big Bend coastal counties.

A Flood Watch is in effect for the area from Thursday night
through Saturday evening.

... Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Tropical Storm Fay will move westward over North Florida tonight
and on Friday... approaching the waters of Apalachee Bay Friday
evening. Though Fay is expected to weaken to a tropical depression
over inland North Florida... Fay may briefly reach tropical storm
intensity while over the waters of Apalachee Bay. While Fay may
only be a weak tropical storm over Apalachee Bay... there is the
potential winds of tropical storm force could cause some power
outages in the area. Thus make sure you have on hand non-
perishable food items... like canned goods and bottled water. Make
sure you have an extra supply of any prescription medicines in
case of shortages following the storm. Tropical storm force winds
are capable of causing minor damage to weaker Mobile homes. Secure
light weight items... like garbage cans and patio furniture. These
items will have the potential to be moved by the wind and could
cause damage to structures during the storm.

There is also the potential of considerable flooding from this
storm. If you live in a low lying area make preparations to move
to higher ground. If necessary... secure sandbags to protect your
property.

... Storm surge and storm tide...

Offshore winds ahead of Tropical Storm Fay will prevent any
increases in storm tide levels along the coast on Friday.
However... onshore winds in the wake of Fay may produce storm tides
that are 1 to 2 feet above normal on Saturday.

... Winds...

As Tropical Storm Fay continues to move across North Florida
toward Apalachee Bay... there is the potential for tropical storm
force winds... with higher gusts... especially near the coast.
These winds are capable of producing minor damage to weaker Mobile
homes. Unsecured light weight objects... like garbage cans or
patio furniture... may become projectiles... causing additional
damage. Some power poles or electrical wires will be blown
down... creating localized power outages.

With a watch in effect... now is the time to protect your property
by securing loose outdoor items that may be picked up by the wind.

... Inland flooding...

Significant heavy rainfall will be the dominant threat from
Tropical Storm Fay. The potential exists for storm total rainfall
amounts in excess of 10 inches across coastal areas. This will
likely cause moderate flooding of low lying areas. River flooding
may occur in the days ahead as heavy rainfall occurring over south
Georgia filters down into the rivers near the coast.

... Tornadoes...

An isolated tornado threat exists for tomorrow and Saturday as Fay
moves across the region.

... Next update...

This statement will be updated by 12 am EDT Friday... or sooner if
conditions warrant.






Forecast as of 5:43 PM EDT on August 21, 2008

Tropical storm wind watch in effect through Saturday evening...
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening...then showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 75. North winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Friday
Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers and thunderstorms. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Highs around 84. North winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35 mph along the coast. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Friday Night
Windy. Showers and thunderstorms. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Lows in the mid 70s. East winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35 mph along the coast. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Saturday
Cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Highs 83 to 87. Southeast winds 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Saturday Night
Cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Lows 72 to 78. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs 85 to 90.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows 71 to 77.
Monday
Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs 87 to 92.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows 71 to 77.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs 87 to 92.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows 71 to 77.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs 87 to 93.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows 72 to 77.
Thursday
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs 88 to 93.
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