Forecast and Conditions for Fulton, Texas

Updated: 8:57 PM CST on November 07, 2009
Observed at Bayshore, Key Allegro, Rockport, Texas
Temperature 74.0 °F
Humidity 100%
Dew Point 74 °F
Wind ENE at 15.0 mph
Pressure 30.04 in (Rising)
Conditions Clear
Visibility 10.0 miles
Clouds Clear (CLR) : -
Yesterday's Maximum 75.0 °F
Yesterday's Minimum 67.0 °F
Normal high 75 °F
Normal low 59 °F
Record high 84 °F (1969)
Record low 37 °F (1993)
Sunrise06:43 AM (CST)
Sunset05:39 PM (CST)
Moon Rise10:25 PM (CST)
Moon Set11:36 AM (CST)
Moon Phase
Coastal Flood Statement
Statement as of 3:53 PM CST on November 7, 2009


An area of low pressure over the southern Gulf of Mexico is
expected to move north into the northwest Gulf of Mexico by late
Sunday. This will lead to increasing east to northeast flow
through Sunday with a strong northeast flow developing by late
Sunday afternoon across the offshore waters. The low will
eventually merge with Tropical Storm Ida as it moves into the
northern Gulf Coast early next week.

The combination of the western Gulf low and Ida will lead to
higher waves over the Gulf waters and increasing long period
swell. This will increase the tide levels along the middle Texas
coast. Minor coastal flooding is likely around the time of high
tide along the Texas coast especially Sunday and Sunday night.
Tide levels are expected to be around 1 foot above normal... or
2 to 2 1/2 feet above mean sea level on the beach side of the
barrier islands. This will cause minor flooding of area beaches.
The next high tide at Port Aransas will occur at 952 PM CST this
evening... and at 418 am CST Sunday morning at Port O'Connor. The
peak water levels will likely occur with the high tide Sunday
evening.

In addition to the coastal flooding... high swells will lead to
dangerous rip currents developing along the coast for the weekend.
Rip currents can be life threatening even to experienced swimmers
and surfers.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Swimming and other marine-related activities are highly
discouraged due to the threat from heavy surf and rip currents.
Heavy surf and rip currents pose a danger to anyone in the water.

If you are caught in a rip current... do not panic. Escape the
current by swimming in a direction following the shoreline until
you are free from the rip current.

Driving on area beaches is discouraged as water levels could rise
trapping vehicles on the beach during high tide.

Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your local media for the latest
updates on this situation... as a coastal Flood Watch may be
required later depending on the progress of Tropical Storm Ida as
it moves into the Gulf.





Forecast as of 3:54 PM CST on November 7, 2009

Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s inland...in the upper 60s coast. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s inland...in the mid 60s coast. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Monday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s inland...in the lower 60s coast. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday and Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s inland...in the upper 50s coast. Highs around 80.
Veterans Day through Thursday
Mostly clear. Lows around 50 inland...in the mid 50s coast. Highs in the upper 70s.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s inland...around 60 coast.
Friday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s inland...in the lower 60s coast.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80.
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