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Ocala, Florida
National Weather Service: Areal Flood Watch , Inland Tropical Wind Watch
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Almanac
Average High: 90°
Average Low: 70°
Record high/year: 99° (1915)
Record low/year: 66° (1916)
Sunrise: 6:59 AM
Sunset: 8:02 PM
Detailed History
Sun and Moon
Sunrise: 06:59 AM (EDT)
Moon Rise: 10:10 PM (EDT)
Sunset: 08:02 PM (EDT)
Moon Set: 10:36 AM (EDT)
Moon Phase
Today
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Nowcast as of 2:56 am EDT on August 20, 2008
Now
Flood Watch is in effect... Through 4 am...showers will move onshore Flagler Beach...Crescent Beach... Saint Augustine and Palm Coast with the heaviest showers in the coastal waters. The showers are spreading inland into the Ocala National Forest... Camp Blanding...Hastings and Palatka. The showers will move west northwest at 25 miles an hour.
Next 12 Hours
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Forecast data from the National Digital Forecast Database
5-Day Forecast
Hi 85°
Lo 72°
T-storms
Hi 85°
Lo 74°
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Hi 86°
Lo 72°
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Hi 88°
Lo 72°
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Forecast for Marion
Flood Watch in effect through Friday afternoon...
Rest of Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday
Tropical storm conditions possible. Cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Wednesday Night
Tropical storm conditions possible. Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
Thursday
Tropical storm conditions possible. Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Thursday Night
Tropical storm conditions possible. Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
Friday
Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
Saturday
Breezy. Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
Sunday
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
Monday
Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 90.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 90.
Areal Flood Watch Statement as of 10:58 PM EDT on August 19, 2008
... Flood Watch remains in effect through Friday afternoon...
The Flood Watch continues for
* a portion of northeast Florida... including the following
areas... Alachua... Baker... Bradford... Clay... Columbia... Duval...
Flagler... Gilchrist... Hamilton... Marion... Nassau... Putnam... St
Johns... Suwannee and Union.
* Through Friday afternoon
* Tropical Storm Fay is over east central Florida and will move
north northeast then turn north and slow on Wednesday and is
then forecast to turn northwest and possibly strengthen over
the Atlantic. As Fay moves closer to the area through
Wednesday and Thursday... rainfall potential will increase as
outer rain bands approach from the south. As a result... a
Flood Watch remains in effect for all of northeast Florida.
* Highest rainfall amounts... both preceding and directly
associated with Fay... will favor eastern sections of the area.
Based on the current forecast track... eastern sections of
northeast Florida could receive 8 to 12 inches... with locally
higher amounts possible. Further inland amounts may vary from 5
to 10 inches. If Fay slows even further... then higher amounts
can be expected.
A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Inland Tropical Wind Watch Statement as of 1:12 am EDT on August 20, 2008
... Tropical storm wind watch remains in effect through late
Thursday night...
... New information...
Tropical Storm Fay is expected to emerge off the coast of east-
central Florida Wednesday afternoon and become a hurricane over
the coastal waters. This has resulted in the posting of a tropical
storm wind watch for inland areas of southeast Georgia.
... Areas affected...
this statement recommends actions to be taken by persons in...
northeast Florida.
... Watches/warnings...
a tropical storm wind watch remains in effect through late
Thursday night. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to
weather.Gov on the internet for more information about these
additional hazards.
Flood Watch.
... Storm information...
at 1100 PM EDT... the center of Tropical Storm Fay was located
near latitude 27.7 north... longitude 80.7 west with maximum
sustained winds of 50 mph. This position is about 30 miles south-
southwest of Melbourne Florida and also about 190 miles south of
Mayport Florida.
... Precautionary/preparedness actions...
residents and visitors in the watch area should prepare for the
potential of tropical storm force winds... and heavy rainfall which
may cause flooding. Please heed the advice of local emergency
management officials.
... Winds...
Tropical Storm Fay is expected to emerge off th coast on
Wednesday and develop into a hurricane before moving westward
toward the coast. This will allow winds to increase across inland
portions on Thursday with tropical storm force wind conditions
possible.
... Probability of hurricane/tropical storm conditions...
the probability of tropical storm conditions developing is 40 to
60 percent. The chance for strong tropical storm conditions is 10
to 20 percent. The probability of hurricane force winds is 5 to 10
percent along the immediate coast. Should the storm maintain the
forecast track and expected intensity... these probabilities would
increase with time.
... Inland flooding...
through Friday... general rainfall amounts of 5 to 10 inches with
locally higher amounts can be expected. If the storm moves very
slowly across the area rainfall amounts can be much higher. This
rain may not begin until late Wednesday or Thursday but will
become quite heavy when the storm approaches you area. If you
experienced flooding during tropical storms Frances or Jeanne in
2004 you may experience flooding once again.
This amount of rain can produce flooding of roads... especially
those with poor drainage. Known intersections with very poor
drainage may have water levels up to 3 feet. Other poor drainage
areas will have water rises of 1 foot. If approaching a flooded
roadway... turn around don't drown.
... Tornadoes...
isolated tornadoes will be possible beginning late Wednesday and
into Thursday.
... Next update...
this statement will be updated around 530 am EDT on Wednesday or
earlier should conditions warrant.
Personal Weather Stations
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Location: APRSWXNET Ocala FL US, Ocala, FL Updated: 3:34 AM EDT |
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| Temperature: 77 °F | Dew Point: 75 °F | Humidity: 94% | Wind: North at 4 mph | Pressure: 29.76 in | Hourly Precipitation: 2.97 in | Heat Index: 78 °F | Historical Graphs |
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Location: FD04 Airport, SE Ocala, FL Updated: 3:58 AM EDT |
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| Temperature: 74.5 °F | Dew Point: 74 °F | Humidity: 97% | Wind: NNE at 9.9 mph | Pressure: 29.73 in | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Heat Index: 72 °F | Historical Graphs |
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Location: Leighton Estates, Ocala, FL Updated: 3:55 AM EDT |
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| Temperature: 76.6 °F | Dew Point: 74 °F | Humidity: 91% | Wind: NNW at 8.0 mph | Pressure: 29.71 in | Hourly Precipitation: 0.02 in | Heat Index: 77 °F | Historical Graphs |
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Location: North Marion County, Citra, FL Updated: 3:58 AM EDT |
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| Temperature: 76.1 °F | Dew Point: 72 °F | Humidity: 88% | Wind: Calm | Pressure: 29.76 in | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Heat Index: 76 °F | Historical Graphs |
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Location: Candler, FL Updated: 3:50 AM EDT |
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| Temperature: 75.5 °F | Dew Point: 74 °F | Humidity: 96% | Wind: North at 4.0 mph | Pressure: 29.72 in | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Heat Index: 74 °F | Historical Graphs |
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Location: Stone Creek, Ocala, FL Updated: 3:58 AM EDT |
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| Temperature: 76.7 °F | Dew Point: 74 °F | Humidity: 91% | Wind: North at 7.0 mph | Pressure: 29.74 in | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Heat Index: 77 °F | Historical Graphs |
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Location: FL_Meso Ocklawaha FAWN, Ocklawaha, FL Updated: 3:30 AM EDT |
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| Temperature: 76 °F | Dew Point: 74 °F | Humidity: 92% | Wind: North at 3 mph | Pressure: - | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Heat Index: 76 °F | Historical Graphs |
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Location: FL_Meso Citra FAWN, Orange Lake, FL Updated: 3:30 AM EDT |
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| Temperature: 78 °F | Dew Point: 75 °F | Humidity: 91% | Wind: NNE at 8 mph | Pressure: - | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Heat Index: 81 °F | Historical Graphs |
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Location: Rural Wooded Citra, Citra, FL Updated: 3:58 AM EDT |
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| Temperature: 76.1 °F | Dew Point: 64 °F | Humidity: 66% | Wind: Calm | Pressure: 29.75 in | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Heat Index: 78 °F | Historical Graphs |
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Location: JR's Back Yard, The Villages, FL Updated: 3:58 AM EDT |
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| Temperature: 81.5 °F | Dew Point: 80 °F | Humidity: 95% | Wind: NNW at 9.2 mph | Pressure: 29.74 in | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Heat Index: 91 °F | Historical Graphs |
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Location: Classic Hills - Unit II, Ocala, FL Updated: 3:55 AM EDT |
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| Temperature: 77.7 °F | Dew Point: 75 °F | Humidity: 92% | Wind: Calm | Pressure: 29.75 in | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Heat Index: 80 °F | Historical Graphs |
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Location: Santo Domingo, The Villages, FL Updated: 3:58 AM EDT |
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| Temperature: 77.7 °F | Dew Point: 76 °F | Humidity: 93% | Wind: North at 18.0 mph | Pressure: 29.71 in | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Heat Index: 80 °F | Historical Graphs |
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Location: Village of Polo Ridge, The Villages, FL Updated: 3:58 AM EDT |
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| Temperature: 77.6 °F | Dew Point: 75 °F | Humidity: 91% | Wind: North at 5.0 mph | Pressure: 29.69 in | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Heat Index: 80 °F | Historical Graphs |
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Location: La Zamora, The Villages, FL Updated: 3:58 AM EDT |
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| Temperature: 77.9 °F | Dew Point: 74 °F | Humidity: 88% | Wind: North at 4.0 mph | Pressure: 29.65 in | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Heat Index: 80 °F | Historical Graphs |
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Location: North Shore Little Lake Kerr - Ocala National Forest, Salt Springs, FL Updated: 3:58 AM EDT |
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| Temperature: 77.3 °F | Dew Point: 75 °F | Humidity: 92% | Wind: NNE at 3.0 mph | Pressure: 29.72 in | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Heat Index: 79 °F | Historical Graphs |
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NWS Forecaster Discussion
177 fxus62 kjax 200743 afdjax Area forecast discussion National Weather Service Jacksonville Florida 341 am EDT Wednesday Aug 20 2008 ..Flood Watch and tc watches in effect for the area... Short term... please refer to the tropical storm local statement...miahlsjax...and the associated web-based graphical statement for information on expected impacts from Tropical Storm Fay. The center of Tropical Storm Fay is currently positioned in vicinity of Melbourne with outer rain-bands moving onshore over Flagler and St. Johns counties. Rain coverage will likely increase from the south today as Fay is forecast to lift northeast over the Atlantic waters. Have basically included northwest-southeast distribution of probability of precipitation...ranging from around 40 percent across interior southeast Georgia to categorical probability of precipitation for southern St. Johns...Flagler... southern Putnam and eastern Marion counties where strongest feeder bands will likely set up as the day progresses. Per latest forecast track by NHC...Fay is forecast to strengthen into a category 1 hurricane tonight over the Atlantic waters...moving onshore near St. Augustine Thursday morning. Given this forecast track...have increased probability of precipitation to categorical threshold for areas mainly east of U.S. Highway 301. Fay is forecast to weaken into a tropical storm and move northwest...albeit slowly...across jax County Warning Area Thursday and continuing into Friday. Long term...based on latest track by NHC...Fay is forecast to weaken into a tropical depression over The Big Bend region of North Florida Friday evening possibly reaching the Florida-GA-al state line by sunrise on Saturday. Deep tropical moisture and broad circulation associated with Fay will likely lead to scattered coverage of showers and thunderstorms on Saturday...however this is again dependent upon actual track and intensity of Fay. Sunday and into next week...have maintained chance probability of precipitation for mainly diurnally driven convection. && Aviation...showers will continue to spread north and move inland today affecting gnv...jax...and crg...and then ssi by afternoon. Current VFR/MVFR conditions will become IFR in heavy downpours accompanied by strong gusty NE winds. && Marine...winds and seas will continue to increase through Thursday night as ts Fay approaches. Conditions will gradually improve Friday as Fay moves away. Widespread showers and thunderstorms expected with waterspouts possible. && Hydrology...a Flood Watch continues for northeast Florida and southeast Georgia through Friday afternoon. Based on latest HPC quantitative precipitation forecast graphics...rainfall totals nearing 10 inches will be possible with this event. Rainfall totals will be highly dependent upon actual track and strength of Fay. && Preliminary point temps/pops... amg 90 72 88 73 / 40 60 70 80 ssi 84 77 84 77 / 70 80 70 80 jax 85 75 84 76 / 70 80 90 80 sgj 85 77 84 78 / 70 90 80 80 gnv 87 75 85 74 / 60 70 70 80 ocf 87 74 86 74 / 70 70 60 70 && Jax watches/warnings/advisories... Florida...tropical storm wind watch through late Thursday night for Alachua-Baker-Bradford-Clay-Columbia-Gilchrist-Hamilton- Marion-Putnam-Suwannee-Union. Hurricane wind watch through late Thursday night for Duval- Flagler-Nassau-St Johns. Hurricane Watch for Duval-Flagler-Nassau-St Johns. Flood Watch through Friday afternoon for Alachua-Baker-Bradford- Clay-Columbia-Duval-Flagler-Gilchrist-Hamilton-Marion- Nassau-Putnam-St Johns-Suwannee-Union. Georgia...Flood Watch through late Friday night for Appling-Atkinson-Bacon-Brantley-Charlton-Clinch-coastal Camden-coastal Glynn-Coffee-Echols-inland Camden-inland Glynn-Jeff Davis-Pierce-Ware-Wayne. Tropical storm wind watch through late Thursday night for Appling-Atkinson-Bacon-Brantley-Charlton-Clinch-Coffee- Echols-Jeff Davis-Pierce-Ware-Wayne. Hurricane wind watch through late Thursday night for coastal Camden-coastal Glynn-inland Camden-inland Glynn. Hurricane Watch for coastal Camden-coastal Glynn. Am...Hurricane Watch for Altamaha Sound Georgia to Fernandina Beach Florida 20 nm to 60 nm offshore-Altamaha Sound Georgia to Fernandina Beach Florida out 20 nm-Fernandina Beach to St Augustine Florida 20 nm to 60 nm offshore-Fernandina Beach to St Augustine Florida out 20 nm-St Augustine to Flagler Beach Florida 20 nm to 60 nm offshore- St Augustine to Flagler Beach Florida out 20 nm. && $$ Zappe/zibura
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