Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report
EOC Activation Level: Level 2
EOC Activation Level: Level 2
Meteorological Summary:
- Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms along the Florida Panhandle will advance eastward through the day (70-90% chance of rain).
- Strong to locally severe thunderstorms possible for North and Central Florida; the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) is outlooking a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) for Severe Weather.
- Thunderstorms will produce very heavy rainfall rates; instances of flash flooding and ponding water expected for Florida Panhandle communities as multiple rounds of thunderstorm activity trains across the region.
- Radar and computer model trends this morning also suggest an isolated waterspout or tornado cannot be ruled out along the Florida Panhandle through the daytime heating hours.
- More conducive environment for strong to severe thunderstorm activity resides east of the I-75/I-10 interchange; Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) for Severe Weather outlooked for northeastern Baker, northern Duval, and Nassau Counties.
- Typical summertime pattern expected across the remainder of the Sunshine State, with greatest rain chances spanning from the spine of the Florida Peninsula to the Space and Treasure Coasts (60-70% chance of rain); gusty winds (45-60 mph), frequent lightning, small hail, and heavy downpours possible.
- Triple digit heat indices (98 to 105-degrees)expected for West Florida and portions of the interior Florida Peninsula this afternoon.
- A few interior North Florida locations may see patchy fog and low clouds form tonight into Friday morning; however, widespread fog development is not anticipated.
- A moderate to high risk of rip currents can be expected along most Florida Panhandle beaches today, with moderate risk conditions outlooked for the Atlantic Coast.
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