... 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.
Punta Gorda, FL
Current Conditions
79 °F
Scattered Clouds
Updated — 12:53 PM EST on January 07, 2009
Local Radar
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Punta Gorda
70 °F - Light Rain -
Fort Myers
80 °F - Partly Cloudy
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Sarasota
67 °F - Overcast -
Fort Myers Airport
79 °F - Scattered Clouds
Forecast for Charlotte (33927)
Wednesday
 Chance of T-storms
H 74° / L 47°
|
Thursday
 Clear
H 70° / L 49°
|
Friday
Partly Cloudy
H 74° / L 49°
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Saturday
Partly Cloudy
H 74° / L 54°
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Sunday
Partly Cloudy
H 74° / L 54°
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Mostly cloudy and breezy with a chance of showers. 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 50 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 north and decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
Thursday NightMostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph shifting to the east in the afternoon.
Friday Night and SaturdayMostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s.
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s.
Saturday Night through Monday NightPartly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
Statement as of 3:10 am EST on January 7, 2009
Lake Wind Advisory
