Forecast and Conditions for Punta Gorda, Florida

Updated: 6:53 AM EST on November 09, 2009
Observed at Fort Myers Airport, Florida
Temperature 73 °F
Humidity 79%
Dew Point 66 °F
Wind East at 10 mph
Pressure 30.04 in (Rising)
Conditions Clear
Visibility 10.0 miles
Clouds Clear (CLR) : -
Yesterday's Maximum 84 °F
Yesterday's Minimum 61 °F
Normal high 82 °F
Normal low 64 °F
Record high 89 °F (1994)
Record low 45 °F (1956)
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days 0
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days 8
Sunrise06:44 AM (EST)
Sunset05:40 PM (EST)
Moon RiseNo Moon Rise
Moon Set01:00 PM (EST)
Moon Phase
Lake Wind Advisory
Statement as of 1:12 am EST on November 9, 2009


... Lake Wind Advisory in effect from 10 am this morning to 7 PM
EST this evening...

The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay area - Ruskin FL has
issued a lake Wind Advisory... which is in effect from 10 am this
morning to 7 PM EST this evening.

A strong pressure gradient remains in place due to high pressure
north of the area and Hurricane Ida moving into the central
Gulf. Winds will increase by the late morning to 20 to 25 mph with
higher gusts expected.

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.





Forecast as of 3:48 am EST on November 9, 2009

Lake Wind Advisory in effect from 10 am this morning to 7 PM EST this evening...
Today
Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds 10 to 20 mph with higher gusts.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms in the evening...then numerous thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the west after midnight. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Veterans Day
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Thursday
Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Friday Night and Saturday
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
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