... Lake Wind Advisory in effect from 9 am this morning to 5 PM
EST this afternoon...
The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay area - Ruskin FL has
issued a lake Wind Advisory... which is in effect from 9 am this
morning to 5 PM EST this afternoon.
A surface storm system moving through the deep south today and
the cold passing over the region with produce a strong pressure
gradient with breezy southwest to westerly winds over the area
today.
A lake Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast
to be 20 to 29 mph with frequent gusts to near or above gale
force for at least 3 hours. Winds of these magnitudes will
create rough conditions on larger area lakes which could produce
damage to... or flip... small pleasure craft.
Outdoor enthusiasts may wish to postpone lake related activities
until conditions improve.
Lakeland, FL
Current Conditions
68 °F
Overcast
Updated — 1:06 PM EST on January 07, 2009
Local Radar
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Lakeland Region
68 °F - Overcast
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Winter Haven
64 °F - Mostly Cloudy -
Bartow
64 °F - Overcast
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Plant City
68 °F - Overcast
Forecast for Polk (33801)
Wednesday
 Chance of T-storms
H 74° / L 47°
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Thursday
 Clear
H 70° / L 47°
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Friday
 Partly Cloudy
H 74° / L 49°
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Saturday
Partly Cloudy
H 74° / L 52°
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Sunday
Partly Cloudy
H 72° / L 50°
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Mostly cloudy and breezy with showers likely through early afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph shifting to the west 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
TonightPartly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Cooler. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph in the evening...shifting to the west and decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds around 5 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday NightMostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s near the coast and in the upper 40s inland. West winds around 10 mph.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around to 10 mph.
Friday Night and SaturdayMostly clear. Lows near 50. Highs in the mid 70s.
Mostly clear. Lows near 50. Highs in the mid 70s.
Saturday Night through Sunday NightPartly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Statement as of 3:10 am EST on January 7, 2009
Lake Wind Advisory
