Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report for Friday, May 26, 2023
Florida Division of Emergency Management sent this bulletin at 05/26/2023 10:23 AM EDTYou are subscribed to the State Watch Office Morning Situation Report via GovDelivery.
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 develop across Northeast Florida and the Florida Peninsula today (75-90% chance of rain).
- Isolated strong to locally severe thunderstorms possible this afternoon over the southern Peninsula; Marginal Risk for Severe Weather (level 1 of 5).
- Locally damaging wind gusts (45-60 mph), frequent lightning, small hail, and heavy rainfall possible.
- Localized flooding may develop across urban corridors and low-lying/poor drainage areas in the Peninsula this afternoon.
- Organizing non-tropical area of low pressure over the adjacent southwestern Atlantic water to bring marine and coastal impacts to Northeast and East-Central Florida.
- Strong northerly to northeasterly winds to spread through the state today; Wind Advisories go into effect this afternoon (40-45 mph wind gusts).
- Minor coastal and tidal flooding will be possible along Northeast Florida coast and St. Johns River Basin, courtesy of large swells and persistent onshore flow.
- Deteriorating beach and boating conditions continue to evolve today, with High Surf Advisories extending along the Florida East Coast.
- A moderate to high risk of rip currents expected along all Panhandle and Atlantic beaches today.
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