Ross Whitley

1 week ago | mypanhandle.com | Ross Whitley

Panama City Fla. (WMBB) – A strong ridge of high pressure is building across the central U.S., contributing to a noticeable shift in our weather pattern. This ridge is creating a pronounced dome of warm, dry air stretching from Texas to the Midwest, with dry downslope winds helping to elevate temperatures, especially in higher elevations. While the southeastern U.S. has been enjoying mild and pleasant conditions under the influence of a retreating high, changes are on the horizon.

1 week ago | mypanhandle.com | Ross Whitley

Panama City, Fla. (WMBB) – A cold front moved through this morning, ushering in cooler, drier air across the region. This transition is ongoing, with temperatures dropping to the upper 40s inland and low 50s along the coast by early morning. Expect chilly conditions at 6 AM tomorrow—bundle up! By 8 AM, temperatures will rise to around 60°F, reaching the mid-70s by 2 PM under abundant sunshine and light winds. Tomorrow promises a gorgeous day, perfect for outdoor activities.

1 week ago | mypanhandle.com | Ross Whitley

Panama City, Fla. (WMBB) – Last week’s beautiful weather rolls right into this week, with another calm and pleasant start. A dry cold front will move through Tuesday morning, shifting winds from the southwest to the northwest by the afternoon. Ahead of it, onshore winds will build the surf, possibly prompting red flags at the beaches. Lingering jellyfish reports (purple flags remain up in Walton County).

1 week ago | mypanhandle.com | Ross Whitley

Panama City Fla. (WMBB) – Today brought more beautiful weather. That is, unless you were under the one isolated thunderstorm that popped up when a sea breeze boundary interacted with a weak frontal boundary, triggering just enough lift to break the cap. That was the source of the very localized rain chance today. On the beaches, yellow flags are flying from Apalachicola to Destin, with a single red flag in Gulf County due to onshore winds and purple flags for jellyfish presence.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ross Whitley

Panama City Fla. (WMBB) – Purple flags remain in place along many beaches due to reports of Portuguese Man o’ War jellyfish, known for their long, stinging tentacles that drift with the wind. Fortunately, a shift to northwest winds tomorrow will help push them offshore. These winds will also calm nearshore surf to 1–3 feet, with offshore waves reaching 3–4 feet. However, bays will be choppy, and a high rip current risk remains—check beach flags and conditions before getting in the water.