Weekend Weather

[capt. dave]

It looks crappy for the weekend. Keep an eye on it as the NNAC Trophy Rockfish Tournament might get postponed.

[striper1]

Doesn't look that bad....... 40% chance of rain.

Striper1

[capt. dave]

Rain without wind is OK. If we have a small craft advisory, the tournament is off.

[capt. dave]

The Weather Service forecast for the weekend at this time would call for Small Craft Advisory winds on Saturday. If this forcast continues the NNAC Trophy Rockfish Tournament could be cancelled for Saturday. Sunday's forecast calls for lessening winds and if that continues the tournament will be a go for Sunday. Keep tuned for further developments.

[satterly]

D@mn the weather service! I want to fish both days this weekend for the tournament!

[capt. dave]

Me too. However the rule is the rule.

[MrJsPleasure]

Forecast as of 6:46 am EDT on April 30, 2009
Chesapeake Bay From Smith Point To Windmill Point Va-
Chesapeake Bay From Windmill Point To New Point Comfort Va-
Today
NE winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming se in the late morning and afternoon. Waves 1 foot. A slight chance of light rain until late afternoon...then a slight chance of showers late.
Tonight
Se winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming S after midnight. Waves 1 to 2 ft...building to 2 to 3 ft after midnight. A slight chance of showers in the evening.
Fri
S winds 15 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
Fri Night
SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
Sat
SW winds 10 to 15 kt...diminishing to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.
Sat NightSW winds 5 kt...becoming N after midnight. Waves 1 foot. A chance of tstms in the evening. A chance of showers.
Sun
NE winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming E. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of showers.

[striper1]

Wind probably won't blow at all. Never trust a wind forecast

Striper1

[rwferr]

The weather robot screws me every time.

[ontherivah]

Why has the weather changed for the weekend?

[Defiant1]

The weather hasn't changed, it's gonna do what it wants. The only change is the inability to predict it.:rolleyes:

[capt. dave]

Defiant, you are so right. It's enough to drive you nuts trying to guess what the conditions will be.

For NNAC members who are planning to fish the Trophy Rockfish Tournament, sponsored by Bridgette at B.E.S.T. Marine no less, listen to the National Weather Service forecast on your marine radio. If there is a Small Craft Advisory in effect anywhere in the NNAC fishing area(Patomac River and main Bay from Solomons to Cape Charles) from sunrise to 12:00 noon on Saturday that day will be cancelled. At this point, Sunday looks like a go.

An attempt will be made to post a SCA notice here on Saturday morning.

[satterly]

With Defiant planning on fishing it is bound to blow 40 knots. He keeps helmets and pads onboard because it is going to be sloppy each time we are out.

[Scott_nra]

I know the feeling! Every time I go to Gwynss Island or try to make the cell, it blows its "you know what" off! Got caught at 36 a couple years ago in close to 6' seas...Radio calling for less than 1' all day. Not fun.