


Gulf of Alaska Storm; High Winds and Fire Weather in California
A strong storm in the Gulf of Alaska will bring high winds to the south-central coast and panhandle through Monday. Heavy snow is also expected over southeastern mainland Alaska through Monday night. Gusty to high winds could bring down trees and power lines, and bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across much of central and southwest California Monday and Tuesday.
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Hazardous Weather Conditions
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Overnight
Light Wind
1ftM.L.King
Day
NNE 15kt
1ftMonday
Night
ENE 15kt
1-2ftTuesday
ENE 20kt
3ftTuesday
Night
ENE 20kt
3ftWednesday
NE 15kt
2-3ftWednesday
Night
NE 15kt
2ftThursday
NE 15kt
2ftThursday
Night
ESE 10kt
1-2ft
High and low forecast temperature values represent air temperature.
Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point
Last Update: 3:15 am EST Jan 18, 2021
Forecast Valid: 4am EST Jan 18, 2021-6pm EST Jan 24, 2021
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Detailed Forecast
Synopsis: A weak ridge axis over South Florida will dissipate
overnight. On Monday, a high center will move eastward along the
northern Gulf Coast, causing moderate northerly breezes to
develop. This high will strengthen over the Southeast United
States Monday night and Tuesday, with freshening northeast to east
breezes over the Keys waters. For the rest of the week, the high
will settle slowly southward down the Florida Peninsula, allowing
breezes to gradually relax. By Friday, only light to gentle
easterly breezes are forecast.
The Approximate Shoreward Edge of the Gulf Stream as of January 16...
54 NM South of Dry Tortugas Light...on Loggerhead Key. 34 NM South of Cosgrove Shoal Light...off the Marquesas Keys. 29 NM South of Sand Key Light...off Key West. 25 NM South of Looe Key...off Big Pine Key. 23 NM South of Sombrero Key Light...off Marathon. 18 NM Southeast of Alligator Reef Light...off Islamorada. 16 NM Southeast of Molasses Reef Light...off Key Largo. 9 NM East of Carysfort Reef Light...off Ocean Reef.
Gulf Stream Information Courtesy of the Naval Oceanographic Office.
The Approximate Shoreward Edge of the Gulf Stream as of January 16...
54 NM South of Dry Tortugas Light...on Loggerhead Key. 34 NM South of Cosgrove Shoal Light...off the Marquesas Keys. 29 NM South of Sand Key Light...off Key West. 25 NM South of Looe Key...off Big Pine Key. 23 NM South of Sombrero Key Light...off Marathon. 18 NM Southeast of Alligator Reef Light...off Islamorada. 16 NM Southeast of Molasses Reef Light...off Key Largo. 9 NM East of Carysfort Reef Light...off Ocean Reef.
Gulf Stream Information Courtesy of the Naval Oceanographic Office.
Overnight
Variable winds 5 kt or less. A chance of rain. Seas around 1 ft.
M.L.King Day
W wind 5 to 15 kt becoming NNE in the afternoon. A chance of rain before 7am. Seas around 1 ft.
Monday Night
N wind 10 to 15 kt becoming ENE after midnight. Partly cloudy. Seas 1 to 2 ft.
Tuesday
ENE wind 15 to 20 kt. Mostly sunny. Seas around 3 ft.
Tuesday Night
ENE wind 15 to 20 kt. Partly cloudy. Seas around 3 ft.
Wednesday
NE wind around 15 kt. Mostly sunny. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Wednesday Night
NE wind 10 to 15 kt. Mostly clear. Seas around 2 ft.
Thursday
NE wind 10 to 15 kt. Mostly sunny. Seas around 2 ft.
Thursday Night
ESE wind 5 to 10 kt. Partly cloudy. Seas 1 to 2 ft.
*Notices:
- This forecast is for a single location. For safety concerns, mariners should be aware of the weather over a larger area. Forecast information for a larger area can be found within the zone forecast and the NDFD graphics.
- The forecast conditions at a particular point may not exceed the criteria of a Small Craft Advisory, Gale, Storm etc. These watches/warnings/advisories are issued for the entire zone in which the point resides and mariners should act accordingly.
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Point Forecast: | 24.55°N 81.52°W |
Last Update: | 3:15 am EST Jan 18, 2021 |
Forecast Valid: | 4am EST Jan 18, 2021-6pm EST Jan 24, 2021 |
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