Sounds like you have some strong wind on the way and cold air temp's. The wind is forecast to shift clockwise somewhat with the passage of the system. Later on today it is supposed to become even stronger. Good time not to be rigged too big. I would try to hook up with some locals to verify conditions and the suitability of the spot, gear, etc. for anticipated winds. Supposed to be pretty chilly too, hi/low to day and tomorrow of 58/46 F and 64/59 F. Sounds like some challenging conditions at times.
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COASTAL WATERS FROM PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL OUT 20 NM-
318 AM CST SAT DEC 13 2008
SMALL CRAFT SHOULD EXERCISE CAUTION
TODAY
NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS BECOMING EAST IN THE
AFTERNOON. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. BAYS AND COASTAL WATERWAYS CHOPPY TO
ROUGH.
TONIGHT
SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 20 KNOTS. GUSTS UP TO 30 KNOTS
AFTER MIDNIGHT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. BAYS AND COASTAL WATERWAYS ROUGH.
SUNDAY
SOUTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS. SEAS 4 TO 6 FEET. BAYS AND
COASTAL WATERWAYS ROUGH. ISOLATED SHOWERS THROUGH THE DAY.
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mob/