Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report for Friday, January 2, 2026

Florida Division of Emergency Management sent this bulletin at 01/02/2026 09:55 AM EST

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Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report

EOC Activation Level: Level 2 
Meteorological Summary:
  • Our next weather system gradually comes into focus over the Lower Mississippi Valley, with today serving as a transition period.
  • A low chance for a few spotty showers returns across the Florida Panhandle this afternoon (10-15% chance of rain).
  • Rain chances remain minimal elsewhere; skies feature a mixture of clouds and sun in Central Florida and become sunny in the southern Florida Peninsula and Florida Keys. 
  • Tonight, rain chances increase along and ahead of the cold front approaching the Florida Panhandle, setting the stage for a more active weather day on Saturday (40-70% chance of rain).
  • A few thunderstorms cannot be ruled out late tonight into Saturday morning; however, the overall risk for any organized severe weather delays until Saturday.
  • East of the rain and thunderstorm activity, areas of fog and low clouds may develop across the Florida Big Bend and portions of the western Florida Peninsula overnight.    
  • There is a moderate risk of rip currents along most Florida Panhandle and East Coast beaches, with a localized high risk along Gulf County beaches.
  • While relative humidity values will remain above critical thresholds; locally sensitive wildfire conditions can be expected for areas experiencing long-term drought and dry fuels/vegetation. 
 

 

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