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 severe thunderstorms capable of producing frequent lightning, damaging wind gusts (40-60 mph), hail, an isolated tornado or two, and heavy downpours may be possible across North and Central Florida (Marginal toSlight Risk for Severe Weather – Level 1-2 of 5).
Heavy to torrential downpours may result in instances of floodingand ponding of water, especially over urban and low-lying/poor drainage areas in North and Central Florida (Marginal Risk for Flash Flooding – Level 1 of 4).
High temperatures in the upper 70s to middle 80s along the Florida Panhandle and middle 80s to low 90s along the Peninsula and Keys.
Heat indices approaching or reaching the middle to upper 90s across portions of the Peninsula.
Southwesterly to southeasterly winds near 5-15 mph with gusts near 10-20 mph
Moderate tohigh risk for rip currents along the Florida Panhandle; Moderate risk along the East Coast.
Low temperatures in the middle 60s along the Florida Panhandle and in the upper 60s to upper 70s across the rest of the state.
Areas of patchy to locally dense fog possible across North and Central Florida overnight into Saturday morning.
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