Sandestin, FL

3:13 PM CST on February 11, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 39 ft
Lon: 86.5° W
Lat: 30.4° N
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Active Advisory: Wind Advisory, Freeze Warning,  Fire Weather Watch, Fire Weather Warning (US Severe Weather)
Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone Giovanna (South Indian Ocean) Tropical Cyclone Jasmine (Southern Pacific)
Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Precipitation will spread across the East Coast on Saturday, while more rain and mountain snow showers are anticipated for parts of the West. A trough of low pressure and associated cold front continue moving eastward across the Eastern Valleys into the Eastern Seaboard. Cool temperatures to the north will allow for snow showers to develop across the Northeast and New England, while rain showers are likely over the Mid-Atlantic states. Rain showers over the Southeastern states should wind down in the early morning hours as the tail end of the system pushes offshore early in the day. Expect the New York metropolitan area to see 1 to 3 inches of snow, while the Washington D.C. area will see a messy combination of snow and freezing rain as high temperatures reach into the lower 40s.

Behind this system, a ridge of high pressure continues to build in from the Plains, pushing cold and dry air in from Canada. This allows for plenty of sunshine to spread from the Plains over the Mississippi River Valley and into the Eastern Valleys. Expect the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest to see highs in the teens again, while the Midwest will see highs in the 20s. Strong winds will accompany this system, pushing windchill values below zero in these areas. The Southern Plains will remain in the 40s on Saturday.

Out West, a trough of low pressure pushes a cold front over the Pacific Northwest and continues pulling moisture onshore with it. This will kick up more rain showers with high elevation snow showers likely in the Cascades. The tail end of the frontal boundary will sweep through California, bringing light rain showers to the coasts and interior valleys. Expect light snow showers in the Sierra Nevadas by Saturday evening.
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Precipitation will spread across the East Coast on Saturday, while more rain and mountain snow showers are anticipated for parts of the West. A trough of low pressure and associated cold front continue moving eastward across the Eastern Valleys into the Eastern Seaboard. Cool temperatures to the north will allow for snow showers to develop across the Northeast and New England, while rain showers are likely over the Mid-Atlantic states. Rain showers over the Southeastern states should wind down in the early morning hours as the tail end of the system pushes offshore early in the day. Expect the New York metropolitan area to see 1 to 3 inches of snow, while the Washington D.C. area will see a messy combination of snow and freezing rain as high temperatures reach into the lower 40s.

Behind this system, a ridge of high pressure continues to build in from the Plains, pushing cold and dry air in from Canada. This allows for plenty of sunshine to spread from the Plains over the Mississippi River Valley and into the Eastern Valleys. Expect the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest to see highs in the teens again, while the Midwest will see highs in the 20s. Strong winds will accompany this system, pushing windchill values below zero in these areas. The Southern Plains will remain in the 40s on Saturday.

Out West, a trough of low pressure pushes a cold front over the Pacific Northwest and continues pulling moisture onshore with it. This will kick up more rain showers with high elevation snow showers likely in the Cascades. The tail end of the frontal boundary will sweep through California, bringing light rain showers to the coasts and interior valleys. Expect light snow showers in the Sierra Nevadas by Saturday evening.
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Sandestin Weather at a Glance
Updated 2:53 PM CST
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Elevation
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
53 °F
Feels Like 53 °F
Wind(mph)
16
Sunrise / Set
6:30 AM
5:30 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Today
Partly Cloudy 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Clear 25 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 49 | 23 °F
Clear
Monday
Partly Cloudy 54 | 49 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Rain Showers 68 | 47 °F
Rain Showers
60% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 67 | 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.14 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
34%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
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Temperature
Temperature
53 °F
Dew Point
25 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
16 mph from NNW
Wind Gust
28 mph
Health
UV
3 out of 16
Pollen
7.50 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Ozone
Good
PM2.5
Good
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Regional Forecast for Coastal Okaloosa
Today
partlycloudy Windy. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
Tonight
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s inland...25 to 30 along the coast. Inland...north winds 10 to 15 mph. Along the coast...north winds 20 to 25 mph becoming 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Sunday
sunny Sunny. Highs around 50. Inland...north winds 10 to 15 mph. Along the coast...north winds 15 to 20 mph becoming 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows 22 to 27 inland...26 to 31 along the coast. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Inland...east winds 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Along the coast...east winds 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_cloudy Not as cool. Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Near steady temperature around 50. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Tuesday
rain Warmer. Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely in the morning...then slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs around 70. Chance of showers 60 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows 46 to 51.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Thursday
cloudy Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Thursday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows 51 to 56. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Friday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Source: NWS at 6:55 am CST on February 11, 2012
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Freeze warning in effect from midnight tonight to 8 am CST Sunday...
Forecast
View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 32541
Saturday, 11
Partly Cloudy
54 | 25 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 12
Clear
49 | 23 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 13
Partly Cloudy
54 | 49 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Tuesday, 14
Rain Showers
68 | 47 °F
Rain Showers
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Wednesday, 15
Partly Cloudy
67 | 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 16
Thunderstorm
65 | 52 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Friday, 17
Chance of Rain
68 | NA
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Source: NWS at 6:55 am CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Coastal Okaloosa
Today
partlycloudy Windy. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
Tonight
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s inland...25 to 30 along the coast. Inland...north winds 10 to 15 mph. Along the coast...north winds 20 to 25 mph becoming 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 41 47 | 31 41 | 20 31 | 16
Wind 11 mph NNW 16 mph NNW 18 mph North 9 mph North
Humidity 95% 55% 41% 50%
Chance of Precip. 40% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 47% 12% 12% 12%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:30 AM
5:30 PM
Source: NWS at 6:55 am CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Coastal Okaloosa
Sunday
sunny Sunny. Highs around 50. Inland...north winds 10 to 15 mph. Along the coast...north winds 15 to 20 mph becoming 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows 22 to 27 inland...26 to 31 along the coast. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 27 | 13 47 | 4 41 | 13 27 | 14
Wind 7 mph North 9 mph North 4 mph North 7 mph ENE
Humidity 52% 16% 29% 60%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 9% 17% 17% 17%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:29 AM
5:31 PM
Source: NWS at 6:55 am CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Coastal Okaloosa
Monday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Inland...east winds 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Along the coast...east winds 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_cloudy Not as cool. Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Near steady temperature around 50. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 25 | 14 49 | 22 49 | 36 49 | 43
Wind 6 mph NE 12 mph ESE 9 mph SE 9 mph SSE
Humidity 65% 34% 58% 76%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 40%
Cloud Cover 25% 39% 57% 69%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:28 AM
5:32 PM
Source: NWS at 6:55 am CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Coastal Okaloosa
Tuesday
rain Warmer. Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely in the morning...then slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs around 70. Chance of showers 60 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows 46 to 51.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 49 | 49 63 | 56 61 | 58 50 | 50
Wind 15 mph SSW 9 mph West 6 mph NW 6 mph NNE
Humidity 99% 78% 90% 99%
Chance of Precip. 40% 60% 60% 10%
Cloud Cover 92% 64% 31% 44%
Conditions Rain Showers Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:27 AM
5:33 PM
Source: NWS at 6:55 am CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Coastal Okaloosa
Wednesday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 49 | 49 65 | 52 61 | 54 54 | 54
Wind 6 mph NE 5 mph ENE 5 mph ESE 6 mph ESE
Humidity 99% 64% 81% 96%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 33% 27% 33% 47%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:26 AM
5:33 PM
Source: NWS at 6:55 am CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Coastal Okaloosa
Thursday
cloudy Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Thursday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows 51 to 56. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 54 63 | 56 61 | 58 54 | 54
Wind 7 mph ESE 7 mph SSE 13 mph South 9 mph NNW
Humidity 99% 78% 89% 90%
Chance of Precip. 10% 40% 40% 20%
Cloud Cover 79% 79% 68% 68%
Conditions Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:26 AM
5:33 PM
Source: NWS at 6:55 am CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Coastal Okaloosa
Friday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 52 65 | 50 61 | 58 54 | 54
Wind 11 mph NNW 14 mph NNW 13 mph South 9 mph NNW
Humidity 86% 60% 89% 90%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 40% 20%
Cloud Cover 43% 43% 68% 68%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:26 AM
5:33 PM
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February 11, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal 60 °F 46 °F
Record 69 °F (1999) 30 °F (2011)
Yesterday 60 °F 51 °F
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Yesterday Moderate
PM2.5
Yesterday Good
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PM2.5
Saturday Good
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Coastal Water Temperatures
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Pensacola, FL 63.0 °F
Panama City, FL 62.1 °F
Marine Forecast
Astronomy
Feb. 11, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 6:30 AM CST 5:30 PM CST
Civil Twilight 6:05 AM CST 5:55 PM CST
Nautical Twilight 5:37 AM CST 6:23 PM CST
Astronomical Twilight 5:08 AM CST 6:51 PM CST
Moon 9:51 PM CST 8:35 AM CST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 50m
Length of Day
11h 00m
Tomorrow will be 1m 38s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 80% of the Moon is Illuminated
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Waning Gibbous
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
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75 °F
Marathon
75 °F
Key West
75 °F
Key West NAF
73 °F
Opa Locka
73 °F
Homestead AFB
42 °F
Tallahassee
43 °F
Milton
43 °F
Valparaiso
43 °F
Panama City
44 °F
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City Hall, Destin, FL 51.0 °F - 25 °F 36% NNW  at  13.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 22 ft 3:12 PM CST Normal
Clara Miles, REALTOR, Broker Associate, FL 52.1 °F - 23 °F 32% North  at  1.0 mph - / hr 27 ft 2:59 PM CST Normal
APRSWXNET Shalimar FL , Shalimar, FL 52 °F - 29 °F 41% NE  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 16 ft 2:39 PM CST MADIS
LaRoux Point Boggy Bayou, Valparaiso, FL 52.0 °F - 27 °F 38% North  at  18.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 15 ft 3:01 PM CST Normal  
Miramar Beach, Miramar Beach, FL 51.6 °F - 24 °F 34% NNW  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 20 ft 3:10 PM CST Normal
Fort Walton Beach, FL 50.9 °F - 21 °F 31% NW  at  13.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 16 ft 3:13 PM CST Rapid Fire  
Pear Tree Observatory, Valparaiso, FL 51.1 °F - 21 °F 30% WNW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 80 ft 3:12 PM CST Rapid Fire
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Boggy Bayou Alan's Marina, Niceville, FL 51.0 °F - 21 °F 31% North  at  14.0 mph - / hr 19 ft 3:08 PM CST Normal
APRSWXNET Ft. Walton Beach FL , Niceville, FL 53 °F - 25 °F 33% SW  at  3 mph 0.00 in / hr 32 ft 2:50 PM CST MADIS
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Wind Advisory, Freeze Warning
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 6:48 AM CST on February 11, 2012

... Wind Advisory now in effect until 5 PM CST this afternoon...
... Freeze warning remains in effect from midnight tonight to 8 am
CST Sunday...

* timing... wind gusts in excess of 25 mph this morning to 5 PM CST
this afternoon. Between midnight and 8 am CST Sunday for
temperatures in the mid to upper 20s.

* Winds... 20 to 25 mph with frequent gusts between 30 and 35 mph
likely.

* Temperature... mid to upper 20s tonight.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A freeze warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions can damage any early new growth
of sensitive vegetation left unprotected. During this period of
unusually cold weather... check on elderly neighbors to make sure
they have adequate heat. Outdoor pets should also have adequate
warmth. Area shelters should continue to expect increased demand.

Everyone should take adequate safety precautions with their
heating systems... and make sure to utilize Carbon monoxide
detectors in enclosed spaces. Extra caution should be used with
portable space heaters. Make sure space heaters are not left
unattended and are not used near flammable materials such as
curtains or bed coverings.

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 to 39 mph are expected.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for
high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.







Fire Weather Watch, Fire Weather Warning
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 2:31 PM CST on February 11, 2012

... A red flag warning remains in effect until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/
this evening...

... A Fire Weather Watch is now in effect from Monday morning
through Monday evening...


The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Fire
Weather Watch... which is in effect from Monday morning through
Monday evening.

* Wind... northwest 15 to 20 mph with higher gusts today and
southeast around 5 mph on Monday.

* Humidity... minimum values 25 to 30 percent today... and 19 to 32
percent on Monday.

* Impacts... any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now... or will shortly. Low relative humidity
will enhance fire growth potential.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag
warnings.





626 am CST Sat Feb 11 2012

... Red flag warning remains in effect from noon today to 5 PM CST
this afternoon for the western Florida Panhandle for high dispersion
indices concurrent with low relative humidity below 35 percent...

... Red flag warning in effect from 9 am to 6 PM CST Sunday for the
western Florida Panhandle for high dispersion indices concurrent with
low relative humidity below 35 percent...

* affected area... fire weather zones 001... 002... 003... 004...
005 and 006.

* Humidity... lowering below 25 percent on Saturday and around
15 percent on Sunday.

* Dispersions... rising above 75 both Saturday and Sunday.

* Impacts... any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now... or will shortly. A combination of low relative
humidity... and dry fuels will create rapid fire growth potential.