Although an upper level low will gradually be drifting toward the northeast Gulf of Mexico...the surface pressure pattern is likely to remain very weak and benign.

Therefore the winds over the next several days are expected to be generally 10 knots or less...becoming onshore around 10 knots each afternoon near the coast.

The approaching upper level low will...however... lead to an increase in thunderstorm chances during the early part of the upcoming week.

As is typical this time of year...storms will be most common during the overnight and early morning hours.

Forecast as of 9:07 PM EDT on July 15, 2012

Apalachee Bay-
Coastal Waters From Apalachicola To Destin Fl Out 20 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River To Apalachicola Fl Out To
20 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Suwannee River To Keaton Beach Fl Out 20 Nm-
Waters From Apalachicola To Destin Fl From 20 To 60 Nm-
Waters From Suwannee River To Apalachicola Fl From 20 To 60 Nm-

Rest Of Tonight
East wind around 5 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Protected waters smooth. A chance of showers and thunderstorms... mainly eastern waters.

Monday
East wind around 5 knots becoming south 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Protected waters smooth. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Monday Night
Southwest wind around 5 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Protected waters smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Tuesday
West wind around 5 knots becoming south 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Protected waters smooth. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night
South wind 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Protected waters smooth. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Wednesday
South wind around 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Protected waters smooth. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night
South wind 5 to 10 knots becoming east late. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Protected waters smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Thursday
East wind around 5 knots becoming southwest 5 to 10 knots in the late morning and afternoon. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Protected waters smooth. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Thursday Night
Southwest wind 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Protected waters smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Friday
Southwest wind 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Protected waters smooth. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.