Synopsis Sw Pass Mississippi River To Atchafalaya River-
Synopsis
High pressure over the area will move east today as a low pressure system develops in the plains states and moves toward the Mississippi Valley Saturday. An associated cold front will move through the north Gulf waters Saturday night with high pressure building back into the Gulf by Monday.
Forecast as of 3:30 am CDT on March 19, 2010
Coastal Waters From Pascagoula Ms To The Southwest Pass Of The
Mississippi River From 20 To 60 Nm-
Today
Northeast winds near 5 knots becoming east in the afternoon. Seas 2 feet or less.
Tonight
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Saturday
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Isolated showers in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Southeast winds 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest 20 to 25 knots with frequent gusts near 40 knots after midnight. Seas 4 to 5 feet building to 6 to 8 feet after midnight. Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms. Small Craft Advisory likely with gales possible.
Sunday
West winds 20 to 30 knots with frequent gusts near 40 knots early. Seas 8 to 10 feet subsiding to 6 to 8 feet in the afternoon. Slight chance of light rain in the morning. Small Craft Advisory likely with gales possible.
Sunday Night
West winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 6 to 8 feet. Small Craft Advisory may be needed.
Monday
West winds 15 to 25 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet.
Monday Night
North winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet subsiding to 3 feet after midnight.
Tuesday
East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 feet or less.
Tuesday Night
East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.