Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report for Monday, April 22, 2024
Florida Division of Emergency Management sent this bulletin at 04/22/2024 10:03 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 weak cold front will continue to push through South Florida and the Keys throughout the day bringing scattered showers and possible thunderstorms (50-60% chance of rain).
- The sea breeze, combined with additional favorable atmospheric and environmental conditions, will give way to the possibility of strong to severe thunderstorms developing along Southeast Florida this afternoon – Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) for Severe Weather.
- Any strong to severe thunderstorms that develop will be capable of producing frequent lightning, damaging wind gusts (50-60 mph), large hail (quarter-size) and heavy downpours.
- Breezy winds behind the cold front will reach 20-25 mph along coastal regions across the Peninsula, with possible wind gusts upwards of 30 mph along Space and Treasure Coasts.
- Mostly dry conditions can be expected behind the passing cold front, with drying conditions moving into South Florida later this evening and overnight (20-30% chance of rain).
- Sensitive wildfire conditions will persist across portions of East-Central and Southeast Florida due to lack of substantial rainfall and ongoing warm and dry conditions.
- Nearly all beaches can expect a moderate to high risk for rip currents due to breezy winds and elevated wave heights.
- Minor to moderate riverine flooding continues along the Big Bend and Suwannee River Valley.
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