Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report for Saturday, December 02, 2023
Florida Division of Emergency Management sent this bulletin at 12/02/2023 09:45 AM EST
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Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report
EOC Activation Level: Level 2
EOC Activation Level: Level 2
Meteorological Summary:
- Numerous showers and thunderstorms across the Florida Panhandle as a cold front approaches (70-100% chance of rain).
- Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) for Severe Weather along the Southern Panhandle and Apalachicola with a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) across the rest of the Panhandle and Western Big Bend as strong to severe thunderstorms producing frequent lightning, isolated damaging wind gusts (45-65 mph), a brief tornado or two, and heavy downpours are possible.
- Slight Risk (level 2 of 4) for Flash Flooding along the Panhandle and Western Big Bend today with a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) extending through the rest of the Big Bend.
- Flood Watch is in effect for portions of the Eastern Panhandle and Western Big Bend as localized flash flooding will be possible, especially over urban areas.
- High temperatures in the 70s across the Florida Panhandle with low to middle 80s elsewhere.
- High risk for rip currents along the Panhandle with an elevated risk along the East Coast.
- Winds gusting up to 20-25 mph in the Panhandle with 15-20 mph gusts elsewhere.
- Numerous showers and thunderstorms along the Florida Panhandle expected overnight (60-90% chance of rain); Isolated strong to severe storms and isolated instances of localized flooding cannot be ruled out.
- Low temperatures in the 60s across North Florida with 70s elsewhere.
- Areas of patchy to dense fog and low clouds will likely develop overnight and early Sunday morning statewide, lingering over nearshore coastal waters during the day.
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