Weekend Report
Weekend Weather Outlook October 26-29, 2012
Weekend Weather Outlook October 26-29, 2012
Current Situation and Weather Update
Hurricane Sandy to Bring Possible Tropical Storm Force Wind Gusts, Occasional Lightning Strikes, and Heavy Rains Along East Coast Beaches...Large Waves and Strong Winds to Cause Beach Erosion and Elevated Rip Current Risks... Pleasant Conditions Possible Across Panhandle...
Updated 8:25 AM EDT Saturday
Sandy weakened in strength overnight but remains a large and powerful storm. At 5am EDT Friday, Tropical Storm Sandy was located approximately 233 miles east of Cape Canaveral, Florida. Sandy is now moving north-northeast at 10 mph. This motion is to continue for the next 12 hours or so before turning more to the northeast at a faster forward speed tonight and Sunday (paralleling the Southeast U.S. coast), then followed by a turn back to the north and northwest Sunday night and Monday, eventually making landfall late Monday night near southern New Jersey. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to 70 mph, and while some additional weakening is possible over the next day or so, some re-strengthening is possible late in the weekend as it transitions to an mid-latitude system. Sandy could once again become a hurricane by Monday.
Most of the weather today will be again tied to Tropical Storm Sandy which is a very large and powerful tropical storm. A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for the east coast of Florida from Sebastians Inlet to St. Augustine (Brevard County to St. Johns County). A Tropical Storm Watch also remains in effect from St. Augustine north to Fernadina Beach (Duval and Nassau Counties). For more information, visit the National Hurricane Center.
Winds could gust up to 40 or 50 mph (some areas may even see stronger wind gusts) in the warning area while the remainder of Florida is forecast to see wind gusts up to 35 mph. These windy conditions will persist through Sunday where they will likely begin to improve.
Rainfall of up to 3 inches has occurred in the past 3 days from Sandy, with isolated areas seeing up to 5 inches of rain. Since most oft of the heavier rainbands will stay off the Florida coast, the flooding risk is expected to remain low. Additional showers, however, may bring some light rainfall this morning before drier air moves into the state.
At the coast, breezy onshore winds will generate a high risk of rip currents along all east coast beaches today. These same conditions will bring a high risk to Gulf Coast beaches from Pinellas County southward. The rest of the state's beaches will see a low risk today. You can find your rip current forecast by clicking here.
Meanwhile, the Panhandle and South Florida will see mostly sunny skies and pleasant conditions. The much drier air and breezy conditions will generate a moderate risk for wild fires across the Panhandle and Big Bend.
For tonight, the sunny conditions are forecast turn to partly cloudy skies. The cold front will move through the Panhandle tonight allowing temperatures to drop into the upper 40s to low 50s across the Panhandle and Big Bend while clearing skies will allow temperatures to drop into the upper 50s to low 60s across Central Florida and upper 60s across South Florida.
National Weather Service
Rain, Windy Conditions Move North With Sandy Along Florida East Coast
State Emergency Officials continue to urge caution for Florida’s residents and visitors as Hurricane Sandy moves northward along the Atlantic Coast. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the Florida East Coast from north of Deerfield Beach to Flagler Beach, and Lake Okeechobee. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect from north of Flagler Beach through Nassau County. The State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee continues to operate at a level two - partial activation.
Hurricane Sandy, now a category one storm, is currently located approximately 195 miles east of Stuart, Florida. Tropical storm force winds currently extend up to 275 miles, and this wind field is expected to continue to expand during the next few days. As a result, windy conditions will continue today through Saturday for much of eastern Florida. Wind gusts could reach 40-50 miles per hour in the warning areas.Rain, Windy Conditions Move North With Sandy Along Florida East Coast
As Hurricane Sandy Moves North, Rain And Rip Currents Greatest Concern For Floridians
Florida’s State Emergency Response Team reminds residents and visitors to remain cautious as Hurricane Sandy moves north from the Bahamas. Tropical storm warnings are still in effect for the Florida east coast from Ocean Reef to Flagler Beach and Lake Okeechobee. Tropical storm watches remain in effect for the Florida east coast from north of Flagler beach to Fernandina Beach and the Upper Keys from Ocean Reef to Craig Key, as well as Florida Bay. The State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee is currently operating at a level two - partial activation.
Dangerous rip currents are possible along the east coast due to Hurricane Sandy and residents and visitors should use an abundance of caution. Stay out of the water when beaches are closed and obey all beach warning flags. Follow safe boating practices by check the marine forecast well ahead of time and heeding all marine warnings and advisories.
As Hurricane Sandy Moves North, Rain And Rip Currents Greatest Concern For Floridians
Dangerous Rip Currents Along Florida East Coast From Hurricane Sandy
Floridians are urged to remain alert as a tropical storm warning has been extended along the Florida Atlantic Coast from Ocean Reef to Flagler beach, through Miami-Dade and for Lake Okeechobee. A tropical storm watch is in effect from Flagler Beach north through Nassau County and for the Upper Keys from Ocean Reef to Craig Key. The State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee is currently operating at a level two - partial activation.
Strengthening to a category two hurricane overnight, Sandy is located about 430 southeast of Miami, Florida and moving north at 18 mph. The official forecast from the National Hurricane Center shows a large and powerful Hurricane Sandy passing through the central Bahamas today and then over or just east of the northwestern Bahamas on Friday.
Residents and visitors in the warning and watch areas should prepare for impacts as soon as possible with an emergency plan and disaster supply kit. Go to www.FloridaDisaster.org to learn what is needed for a family or business emergency plan and what to pack in your disaster supply kit. Take appropriate safety precautions before, during and after the storm.
Dangerous Rip Currents Along Florida East Coast From Hurricane Sandy
Tropical Storm Warnings Issued For Portions Of Florida East Coast Due To Hurricane Sandy
Tropical Storm warnings have been issued for Brevard, Broward, Indian River, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Palm Beach and St. Lucie counties and tropical storm watches remain in effect for the Florida east coast from Sebastian Inlet to Flagler Beach and the Florida Upper Keys from Ocean Reef to Craig Key and Florida Bay due to potential impacts from Hurricane Sandy. The State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee has moved to a level two – partial activation.
“Residents and visitors in the warning and watch areas should prepare for impacts as soon as possible with an emergency plan and disaster supply kit,” said Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Bryan W. Koon. “Heed all instructions from local officials and stay tuned to local media for developments.”
Tropical Storm Warnings Issued For Portions Of Florida East Coast Due To Hurricane Sandy
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October 26, 2012 15:46
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