Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report
EOC Activation Level: Level 2
EOC Activation Level: Level 2
Meteorological Summary:
- Dense Fog Advisories expand statewide this morning and will persist through the mid-morning hours, at least, as widespread dense fog has developed.
- Reduced visibility as low as ¼ of a mile or less at times can be expected, so remember to to use low beams when driving and keep plenty of space between you and car ahead.
- As foggy conditions life and dissipate later this morning mostly dry conditions can be expected this afternoon and evening as high pressure remains centered over the Sunshine State.
- While fog over land will dissipate, areas of sea fog may linger throughout the afternoon hours along the coastal waters and immediate coastlines.
- A few brief sprinkles or even spotty showers may be possible this afternoon and evening across portions of interior South Florida near Lake Okeechobee, but any rainfall that occurs will be brief (10-20% chance of rain).
- Above normal high temperatures can be expected across the state reaching the middle 70s to middle 80s this afternoon.
- Calm winds and elevated moisture will give way to widespread fog developing overnight and into Wednesday morning statewide, with areas of dense fog likely. Dense Fog Advisories can be anticipated nearly statewide by the morning hours on Wednesday.
- Low temperatures will fall into the 50s across North Florida and towards Nature Coast, low to middle 60s across Central Florida and middle to upper 60s across South Florida.
- This week is Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week, which provides the opportunity for Floridians to learn about the various weather hazards that frequently impact the state and how they can prepare. Each day has a different weather hazard and today is Marine Hazards and Rip Currents. Rip currents can occur naturally and affect many Florida beaches year-round. Much like lightning, Florida often leads the nation in reported rip current drowning each year. Rip currents are dangerous because they can pull unprepared swimmers or even the best of swimmers away from shore and into deeper offshore waters. Before venturing out on the water, it is important for boaters to check the weather because what may start off as a tranquil day can quickly turn violent with hazards.
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