Forecast and Conditions for Ruskin, Florida

Updated: 8:06 AM EST on November 09, 2009
Observed at N1ZK@verizon.net, Sun City Center, Florida
Temperature 73.3 °F
Humidity 70%
Dew Point 63 °F
Wind ESE at 7.4 mph
Pressure 30.06 in (Rising)
Conditions Scattered Clouds
Visibility 10.0 miles
Clouds Scattered Clouds (SCT) : 18000 ft
Yesterday's Maximum 83.2 °F
Yesterday's Minimum 62.0 °F
Normal high 77 °F
Normal low 60 °F
Record high 86 °F (2002)
Record low 50 °F (2007)
Sunrise06:46 AM (EST)
Sunset05:40 PM (EST)
Moon RiseNo Moon Rise
Moon Set01:02 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
Partly sunny in the morning...then mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows around 70. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms. Highs around 80. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Numerous thunderstorms in the evening...then scattered thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Veterans Day
Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 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 around 60.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Friday Night through Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the upper 70s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
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