Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report for Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024.

Florida Division of Emergency Management sent this bulletin at 07/23/2024 09:50 AM EDT

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Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report

EOC Activation Level: Level 2 
Meteorological Summary:
  • High pressure along the western Atlantic and Bermuda will be the main feature dominating the weather pattern across the Sunshine State allowing moisture to flow northward and create summertime thunderstorms (55-80% chance of rain).
  • A tropical wave moving toward the Bahamas and the eastern Florida Peninsula will bring morning showers and thunderstorms across portions of South Florida and the Keys before daytime heating allows for additional showers and thunderstorms to develop.
  • Lingering Saharan Dry Air may limit widespread showers and thunderstorms from developing along and east of the I-95 corridor and other portions of the Peninsula.
  • Organized severe weather is not anticipated, but locally strong to severe thunderstorms may develop and will be capable of producing frequent lightning, gusty winds (40-50 mph) and heavy downpours.
  • Abundant moisture aiding shower and thunderstorm development throughout the afternoon and evening could produce heavy downpours that lead to instances of localized flooding for urban and low-lying/poor drainage areas.
  • Warm and muggy conditions can be expected to continue statewide as high temperatures will reach the low to middle 90s and heat index values return to triple digits (100-109-degrees).
  • While heat advisories have not been issued, areas locally could briefly see heat index values reach criteria before cloud cover or thunderstorms move in overhead. Conditions will be monitored throughout the day to see if heat advisories may be needed.
  • The persistent weather pattern and onshore winds will continue to create a moderate risk for rip currents along numerous Panhandle beaches and all Florida East Coast beaches.
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