Mostly dry conditions and mostly sunny skies statewide today and remaining clear and dry tonight under high pressure (near 0-5% chance of rain).
High temperatures in the middle to upper 60s across North Florida and upper 60s to middle 70s elsewhere.
Winds near 5-10 mph with gusts upwards of 15-20 mph today, calming to up to 10 mph and gusts up to 15 mph
this evening and overnight.
Dry air filtering into Florida behind the recent cold front will drag relative humidity values down to near or below critical thresholds (20-40%) statewide this afternoon and evening, creating elevated wildfire conditions.
Red Flag Warnings issued for portions of East-Central Florida as critically low relative humidity, breezy winds, and rapidly drying fuels over areas with ongoing drought conditions will create high fire danger this afternoon and evening; A Fire Weather Watch extends southward through Southeast Florida.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Remember to avoid open flames, keep vehicles off dry grass, and properly discard cigarettes.
Moderate to high risk for rip currents statewide today with lingering breezy winds and ocean swells creating hazardous beach and boating conditions.
Low temperatures in the upper 30sto middle 40s across North Florida, middle to upper 40s across Central Florida, 50s across South Florida, and low to middle 60s along the Keys.
Areas of frostwill be possible across portions of North Florida overnight into early Saturday morning.
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