Forecast and Conditions for Apalachicola, Florida

Updated: 3:53 PM EST on November 09, 2009
Observed at Apalachicola, Florida
Temperature 70 °F
Humidity 90%
Dew Point 67 °F
Wind East at 21 mph
Pressure 29.99 in (Steady)
Conditions Light Rain
Visibility 9.0 miles
Clouds (FEW) : 3500 ft
Scattered Clouds (SCT) : 10000 ft
Yesterday's Maximum 79 °F
Yesterday's Minimum 58 °F
Normal high 74 °F
Normal low 54 °F
Record high 83 °F (1986)
Record low 31 °F (1976)
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days 0
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days 4
Sunrise06:59 AM (EST)
Sunset05:47 PM (EST)
Moon RiseNo Moon Rise
Moon Set01:15 PM (EST)
Moon Phase
Areal Flood Watch
Statement as of 1:27 PM CST on November 9, 2009/


... Flood Watch in effect through Tuesday evening...

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a

* Flood Watch for portions of southeast Alabama... Florida and
Georgia... including the following areas... in southeast
Alabama... Coffee... Dale... Geneva... Henry and Houston. In
Florida... Bay... Calhoun... coastal Walton... Franklin...
Gadsden... Gulf... Holmes... inland Walton... Jackson...
Jefferson... Leon... Liberty... Wakulla and Washington. In
Georgia... Baker... Decatur... early... Grady... Miller...
Mitchell... Seminole and Thomas.

* Through Tuesday evening

* Tropical Storm Ida is forecast to move ashore the northern Gulf
Coast late tonight or early Tuesday morning. Even though Ida is
expected to gradually weaken and begin transitioning into a non-
tropical low pressure system tonight or Tuesday... there will
still be bands of heavy rain that affect portions of the Gulf
Coast states. Storm total rainfall amounts will generally be in
the 2 to 4 inch range from this evening through Tuesday evening.
These amounts would not exceed local flash flood guidance (for a
3-hour period). However... there could be locally higher amounts
of 4 to 6 inches in areas affected by heavier rain bands.

* The main impact will be to poor drainage areas in cities... low-
lying rural and suburban areas... and along creeks and streams. Heavy
rainfall is more likely to cause rapid rises in water at such
locations.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

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. Flooded roads can
be especially dangerous to motorists... as it can be difficult to
see how deep standing water is on roadways. This danger is
enhanced at nighttime.





Tropical Storm Warning, Inland Tropical Wind Warning
Statement as of 3:00 PM CST on November 9, 2009


Grand-Isle-la 29.25n 89.96w
Aucilla-river-FL 30.04n 83.92w


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300 PM CST Mon Nov 9 2009

Grand-Isle-la 29.25n 89.96w
Aucilla-river-FL 30.04n 83.92w


Attn... WFO... lix... tae... mob...




1230 PM EST Mon Nov 9 2009

... Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect...
... Tropical Storm Wind Warning remains in effect from 7 PM this
evening to 7 am EST Wednesday...

... New information...
Tropical Storm Ida continues to weaken as it approaches the
northern Gulf Coast... and this trend is expected to continue.

... Precautionary/preparedness actions...
precautionary/preparedness actions...

The most significant threat from Ida will likely be along the
coast in the form of above normal tides... high surf... and
tropical storm force wind gusts. Coastal residents should plan on
storm tides up to 5 feet... and take the appropriate precautions to
protect life and property. These actions should be taken as soon
as possible... as higher winds and rain from Ida will move in later
this afternoon and make outdoor chores difficult. Inland residents
should... as a precaution... secure loose objects such as garbage
cans... patio furniture... and dead tree limbs before the stronger
winds and heavy rain arrive later today or tonight.


... Probability of tropical storm/hurricane conditions...
the chance for tropical storm conditions at this time is 35
percent... mainly in gusts later this afternoon through Tuesday.

... Storm surge and storm tide...
a storm surge of 2 feet is possible in Apalachee Bay tonight and
Tuesday. This surge will add to the normal tide levels... creating
above normal tides. The main threat will come during high tide. The
following are the time of high tide at Apalachicola...

1107 PM CST today... 853 am CST Tuesday... and 1130 PM CST Tuesday.

At these times low lying areas along the coast will be most
vulnerable... as storm tides may reach 3 to 5 feet.
Remember... storm tide is the storm surge plus the actual tide. In
this case... high tide will be about 1.5 feet and the storm surge
will be around 2 to 3 feet.

In addition to above normal tides... high surf and strong rip currents
are expected. At mid morning the surf was already up to 2 to
4 feet... and may reach 4 to 6 feet Tuesday morning. This could
cause significant beach erosion and possibly flooding of low lying
areas and roads.

... Winds...
the best chance for tropical storm force winds will be late this
afternoon or evening through Tuesday as Ida draws closer... mainly in
gusts. Widespread or major damage is unlikely... but some trees and
power lines could be knocked down in the stronger squalls. This
could lead to sporadic power outages.

... Inland flooding...
storm total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches is currently
expected across portions of south central Georgia and the Florida
Big Bend. Locally heavier amounts are possible... particularly if
a large band on the eastern side of Ida moves over the region.






Forecast as of 2:34 PM EST on November 9, 2009

Now
Through 6 PM EDT (5 PM cdt)...widespread light to moderate rain associated with Tropical Storm Ida will continue to move northward at 15 mph across the Florida Panhandle...the western Florida Big Bend...southeast Alabama...extreme southwest Georgia...and the Panhandle coastal waters. Rainfall totals will average around a tenth of an inch...with up to a quarter inch across the Panhandle coastal counties.
Forecast as of 8:14 am EST on November 9, 2009

Tropical Storm Warning in effect...
Rest of Today
Tropical storm conditions expected. Rain and isolated thunderstorms. Highs 72 to 75. Rain may be heavy at times in the afternoon. East winds 5 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35 mph increasing to 20 to 40 mph with gusts to around 55 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Tonight
Tropical storm conditions expected. Rain and isolated thunderstorms. Lows around 69. Rain may be heavy at times. Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to around 55 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Tuesday
Tropical storm conditions expected. Cloudy. Rain likely and isolated thunderstorms in the morning...then a chance of rain and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 72 to 75. Rain may be heavy at times in the morning. Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to around 60 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tuesday Night
Tropical storm conditions expected. Cooler. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 55 to 62. West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to around 55 mph shifting to the northwest 20 to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Veterans Day
Breezy. Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs 71 to 74. North winds 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Cooler. Mostly clear. Lows 46 to 53 inland... 51 to 55 at the coast. North winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 70. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 47 to 55 inland...52 to 58 at the coast. North winds up to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs 71 to 74. West winds up to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 51 to 58 inland...55 to 60 at the coast. North winds up to 5 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 73. Southeast winds up to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 51 to 59 inland...55 to 61 at the coast. Northeast winds up to 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs 72 to 75. East winds up to 10 mph.
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