Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report for Saturday, March 21, 2026

Florida Division of Emergency Management sent this bulletin at 03/21/2026 10:05 AM EDT

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Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report

EOC Activation Level: Level 2
Meteorological Summary:
  • High pressure will build across the Gulf states today bringing sunny skies and dry conditions.
  • Chances of rain will remain near zero as dry air filters across the state.
  • High temperatures will climb into the 80s across interior locations this afternoon, with coastal locations remaining in the 70s.
  • Critically low relative humidities (25-30%) are expected across much of North and interior Central Florida this afternoon which will encourage sensitive to locally elevated wildfire conditions.
  • A recent uptick in local brush burn and wildfire activity has brought increased smoke across the I-10 corridor, especially throughout the Big Bend where air quality conditions are poor.
    • These poor air quality conditions will continue today, likely peaking during the afternoon and evening hours.
  • Easterly winds with gusts upwards of 20 mph across North Florida will blow wildfire smoke throughout the region, with areas of smoke and haze expected this afternoon.
  • Lows tonight will reach the lower to middle 50s across interior locations throughout the Panhandle and Peninsula, with coastal locations remaining in the middle 50s to lower 60s.
  • Increasing southerly flow and low-level moisture throughout the Panhandle, Big Bend, and North-Central Florida will encourage areas of fog and low clouds to develop after midnight.
    • Some of this fog could become locally dense and Dense Fog Advisories will be issued as conditions warrant. Should fog mix with smoke from any active wildfires, visibilities will be significantly reduced.
  • A high risk for rip currents persists for all East Coast beaches. A moderate risk is expected for the Panhandle.
 

 

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