Forecast and Conditions for Panama City, Florida

Updated: 4:53 PM CST on November 08, 2009 Observed at Destin, Florida
Temperature	73 °F
Humidity	57%
Dew Point	57 °F
Wind	ENE at 4 mph
Pressure	30.12 in (Rising)
Conditions	Partly Cloudy
Visibility	10.0 miles
Clouds	(FEW) : 5500 ft
Yesterday's Maximum	75 °F
Yesterday's Minimum	55 °F
Normal high	72 °F
Normal low	53 °F
Record high	84 °F (1986)
Record low	36 °F (1993)
Sunrise	06:02 AM (CST)
Sunset	04:50 PM (CST)
Moon Rise	10:41 PM (CST)
Moon Set	11:39 AM (CST)
Moon Phase

Hurricane Watch Statement as of 5:03 PM CST on November 8, 2009

... Hurricane Watch remains in effect...

... New information...
a Hurricane Watch continues eastward along the Gulf of Mexico
coast... and now extends from Mexico Beach westward. Although Ida
is forecast to weaken and become non tropical as it nears the
coast Monday night and Tuesday... there is still a possibility of
hurricane conditions along portions of the Florida Panhandle coast
and the Panhandle coastal waters.

... Storm surge and storm tide...
at this time... storm tides of 2 to 4 feet are expected along the
coast of the Florida Panhandle during high tide Monday night and
Tuesday. Surf will increase tonight and Monday... peak Monday night
into Tuesday with possible heights in the range of 9 to 12 feet
and occasionally higher at select spots along the coast. Large
surf will cause significant beach erosion and possible Road
closures along the vulnerable portions of the coast.

... Inland flooding...
widespread storm total rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are
likely... but locally higher amounts exceeding 5 inches are
possible depending on where and if individual heavy rain bands set
up... mainly Monday night through Tuesday.

... Winds...
as Hurricane Ida passes nearby... the threat for sustained high
winds should not increase. However... there is still some
possibility for tropical storm force winds. Since there is still
uncertainty... closely monitor the forecast for any significant
changes. A general concern should be for the possibility of at
least minor damage somewhere within the area... mainly to small
trees and power lines. Unsecured outdoor items like patio
furniture and garbage cans may get blown around in the stronger
wind gusts.

Forecast as of 2:55 PM CST on November 8, 2009
Hurricane Watch in effect...

	Tonight Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 58 to 67. East winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
	Monday Tropical storm conditions possible with hurricane conditions also possible. A slight chance of rain and isolated thunderstorms in the morning...then rain and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 73 to 76. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon. East winds 10 to 30 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
	Monday Night Tropical storm conditions possible with hurricane conditions also possible. Rain and isolated thunderstorms in the evening...then rain likely and isolated thunderstorms after midnight. Lows 63 to 68. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Southeast winds 15 to 35 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph increasing to 55 mph after midnight. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
	Tuesday Tropical storm conditions possible with hurricane conditions also possible. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely and isolated thunderstorms in the morning...then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 71 to 74. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to around 60 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
	Tuesday Night Windy...cooler. Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening...then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows 51 to 56. West winds 20 to 35 mph shifting to the northwest 20 to 30 mph after midnight. Gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
	Veterans Day Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs 72 to 75. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph shifting to the north 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
	Wednesday Night Mostly clear. Lows 48 to 55. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
	Thursday Mostly sunny. Highs 69 to 72. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
	Thursday Night Mostly clear. Lows 47 to 57. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
	Friday Mostly sunny. Highs 71 to 74. Northeast winds up to 10 mph.
	Friday Night Mostly clear. Lows 51 to 60. Northeast winds up to 5 mph.
	Saturday Mostly sunny. Highs 72 to 76. North winds up to 5 mph.
	Saturday Night Mostly clear. Lows 51 to 60. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
	Sunday Mostly sunny. Highs 71 to 75. East winds 5 to 10 mph.