Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 6:39PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report EOC Activation Level:  Level 2   Meteorological Summary: Today will start to transition to a stormier pattern as an upper-level low digs southwards and develop over the Gulf, sending waves of scattered showers and thunderstorms across the state (45-85% chance of rain). Additional showers and thunderstorms can be expected to develop with the sea breezes this afternoon and evening, primarily along the Peninsula. Drier conditions will persist across South Florida as drier air lingers, allowing for only isolated shower activity with a few thunderstorms possible (10-30% chance of rain). A few strong to