Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report
EOC Activation Level: Level 2
EOC Activation Level: Level 2
Meteorological Summary:
- Dense Fog Advisories will remain in effect across the Panhandle and Big Bend through the mid-morning hours due to reduced visibility from fog and clouds.
- Foggy conditions throughout the state should lift and dissipate by the early to mid-morning hours giving way to mostly dry conditions this afternoon and evening (near 0-5% chance of rain).
- Despite foggy conditions lifting across inland areas, areas of sea fog may persist or redevelop along coastal waters and the immediate coastlines across North and Central Florida.
- Above normal high temperatures for this time of year can be expected to persist with high temperatures reaching the upper 70s to middle 80s across the state.
- Mostly quiet and calm conditions overnight and into Thursday morning will give way to scattered to widespread fog developing across North and Central Florida, with areas of patchy fog likely across South Florida.
- A dissipating frontal boundary approaching the Suwannee Valley and Northeast Florida may interact with an upper-level feature moving overhead to create spotty sprinkles or even a shower north of the I-10 corridor this evening.
- A moderate risk for rip currents persist for several Panhandle and East-Central Florida beaches, while a low risk can be expected elsewhere.
- 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 Thunderstorms and Tornadoes. Thunderstorms occur frequent across Florida, and on average Florida sees over 70 thunderstorm days per year. Florida’s geography plays a large role within thunderstorm development, especially during the summer months. Severe thunderstorms are characterized by a thunderstorm producing or being capable of producing straight-line winds greater than 58 mph and/or hail greater than 1″ in diameter. It is never safe to be outside when there are thunderstorms. One of the most dangerous features a severe thunderstorm can produce is tornado, which is violent column of rotating air. Florida ranks 5th nationally in annual average number of tornadoes (1994-2023). When a tornado warning is issued, seek shelter immediately by putting as many walls between you and outside as possible.
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