Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report for Thursday, May 29th, 2025
Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report 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
FEMA, SBA and the State of Arkansas Are Adding More Sites to Assist Survivors
FEMA, SBA and the State of Arkansas Are Adding More Sites to Assist Survivors LITTLE ROCK– The state of Arkansas, FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will offer face-to-face help at four additional sites this week for residents affected by the March 14-15 and April 2-22 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding. Homeowners and renters in Greene, Hot Spring, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Randolph, Sharp and Stone counties and impacted by the March 14-15 storms and tornadoes and may be eligible for FEMA assistance for losses not covered by insurance. Assistance is also available to eligible residents living in Clark, Clay, Craighead, Crittenden, Desha, Fulton
Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report for Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report EOC Activation Level: Level 2 Meteorological Summary: Remnants of a thunderstorm complex are currently moving along the Panhandle coast, and will continue to move offshore throughout the morning hours. As the complex moves offshore, shower and thunderstorm activity will become sparse and remain limited to the sea breeze this afternoon and evening along the I-10 corridor (25-50% chance of rain). The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) is outlooking a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) for Severe Weather across the I-10 corridor as upper-level support may allow for isolated strong to severe thunderstorms late
FEMA, SBA and the State of Texas Are Opening Disaster Recovery Centers in South Texas
FEMA, SBA and the State of Texas Are Opening Disaster Recovery Centers in South Texas AUSTIN – In coordination with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) staff will open four Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) on May 28 to offer face-to-face help to residents of the four South Texas counties affected by the severe storms and flooding that occurred March 26-28. Homeowners and renters in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties may be eligible for FEMA assistance for losses not covered by insurance. FEMA and SBA will support state-led recovery efforts at the recovery centers.
Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report for Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report EOC Activation Level: Level 2 Meteorological Summary: A typical summertime pattern can be expected as showers and thunderstorms will develop along the sea breeze this afternoon, especially throughout the interior Peninsula (50-70% chance of rain). Embedded strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible throughout the afternoon and evening. Slightly drier conditions across North Florida will limit shower and thunderstorm coverage, but a few showers and thunderstorms along the sea breeze may be possible. A thunderstorm complex will travel along the Gulf Coast and towards the Florida Panhandle throughout the afternoon and evening, bringing
Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report for Monday, May 26, 2025
Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report EOC Activation Level: Level 2 Meteorological Summary: Isolated showers and thunderstorms have developed this morning offshore along the Southwest Florida and Treasure Coast coastlines, but will dissipate before afternoon activity develops. A frontal boundary continues to linger over the Deep South, which will aid shower and thunderstorm development across North Florida this afternoon and evening as the sea breeze moves inland (15-35% chance of rain). Throughout the Peninsula, the typical sea breeze thunderstorm pattern will develop as the sea breeze boundaries move inland then collide with one another created producing scattered to numerous
Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report for Sunday, May 25, 2025
Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report EOC Activation Level: Level 2 Meteorological Summary: A few pop-up showers and embedded thunderstorms have developed this morning along the western Panhandle and will likely continue to pop-up throughout the day. Isolated to widely scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop around midday and throughout the rest of the daytime hours across North Florida (25-35% chance of rain). typical sea breeze thunderstorm pattern will develop this afternoon bringing scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms throughout the Peninsula (45-75% chance of rain). Plenty of daytime heating will allow for some of these thunderstorms to become
Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report for Saturday, May 24th, 2025
Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report EOC Activation Level: Level 2 Meteorological Summary: A weak area of high pressure situated over the eastern Gulf will once again promote cloud-free skies across North Florida and elevated rain chances in the Florida Peninsula (50-80%). Periods of southerly flow may provide just moisture across North Florida for a thunderstorm or two along the western Florida Panhandle to develop this afternoon (10-30% chance of rain). Thunderstorm coverage and intensity will maximize through the peak heating hours of the day, courtesy of the afternoon sea breeze; thunderstorms will likely become strong to severe
The State of Arkansas, FEMA and SBA Are Extending Hours to Assist March 14-15 Storm Survivors
The State of Arkansas, FEMA and SBA Are Extending Hours to Assist March 14-15 Storm Survivors LITTLE ROCK– The state of Arkansas, FEMA and the Small Business Administration will add new locations in Greene and Sharp counties where residents can apply for federal assistance after the March 14-15 severe storms and tornadoes. They are also extending operating hours at five other sites. Homeowners and renters in Greene, Hot Spring, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Randolph, Sharp and Stone counties may be eligible for FEMA assistance for losses not covered by insurance. Currently eight locations are providing in-person assistance with varying hours and days
Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report for Friday, May 23rd, 2025
Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report EOC Activation Level: Level 2 Meteorological Summary: A weak area of high pressure situated over the eastern Gulf will promote ample sunshine across North Florida and elevated rain chances south of the I-4 corridor (50-80% chance of rain). Coverage and intensity will maximize through the peak heating hours of the day, courtesy of the sea breeze; a few thunderstorms will likely become strong to severe this afternoon. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) is outlooking a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) for Severe Weather as thunderstorms will be capable of producing