Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report for Friday, June 9, 2023
Florida Division of Emergency Management sent this bulletin at 06/09/2023 09:54 AM EDT
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Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report
EOC Activation Level: Level 2
EOC Activation Level: Level 2
Meteorological Summary:
- A cold front will slowly sag southward near the Florida state line today, leaving the Sunshine State in a very moist airmass.
- Already muggy conditions this morning will give way to widespread rain chances statewide through the morning and afternoon (50-80% chance of rain).
- Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms possible across North Florida and the East Coast as daily sea breeze thunderstorms are enhanced by the presence of the frontal boundary.
- Locally damaging wind gusts (45-60 mph), isolated hail, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours possible (Marginal Risk – level 1 of 5).
- Localized instances of flooding and ponding of water will be possible over urban and poor drainage/low-lying areas.
- Humid conditions will yield triple digit heat indices (98-102-degrees) over interior Central Florida before any rain relief this afternoon.
- Areas of fog and low clouds will be possible over portions of the Florida Panhandle and interior Central Florida tonight.
- Minor saltwater flooding possible along the bayside communities of the Upper Keys as water levels reach 1-1.5’ above normal at times of high tide.
- An elevated risk of rip currents can be expected to continue along portions of the Panhandle and Atlantic Coasts.
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