10NM SSW Gulf Shores AL

Synopsis: A moderate to strong southwest wind flow will persist through early tonight as a weak upper level system continues to slowly track eastward over the north central Gulf states, combined with a strong surface ridge of high pressure building west over the eastern and north central Gulf. Winds and seas will slowly diminish tonight through early next week as the ridge of high pressure to the east continues to build west. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue over the marine area through early this evening with less coverage late tonight through early next week. Gusty straight line winds, frequent cloud to ground lightning and isolated waterspouts will be possible with some of the stronger thunderstorms through early this evening.