Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report
EOC Activation Level: Level 2
EOC Activation Level: Level 2
Meteorological Summary:
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Showers and thunderstorms quickly developed again this morning across the South-Central Florida Peninsula; a few thunderstorms along the Treasure Coast have already prompted the issuance of several Severe Thunderstorm Warnings.
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Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms continue along and to the south of a stalling frontal boundary in the Florida Peninsula (70-90% chance of rain); strong to locally severe thunderstorms possible.
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The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has introduced a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) for Severe Weather across the southern Florida Peninsula; thunderstorms will be capable of producing strong wind gusts (45-60 mph), frequent lightning, instances of hail, and heavy downpours.
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Summertime thunderstorms pose the risk for nuisance flooding and ponding water, especially for urban corridors and usual poor drainage trouble spots.
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A lull in shower and thunderstorm activity expected this evening, with elevated rain chances returning before sunrise across Central and South Florida (45-65% chance of rain).
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Heat indices along a few coastal South Florida and Florida Keys communities approach the triple digits this afternoon.
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Another day filled with ample sunshine and near-zero rain chances can be expected across North Florida, courtesy of a post-frontal area of high pressure.
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An elevated risk of rip currents can be expected along most Florida Panhandle and East Coast beaches today.
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Today (June 1) marks the start of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs through November 30; tropical development is not expected across the Atlantic basin over the next 7 days.
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