Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report for Friday, April 17, 2026
Florida Division of Emergency Management sent this bulletin at 04/17/2026 09:51 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:
- Any areas of patchy fog throughout North and Central Florida this morning will dissipate by mid-morning as the sun rises.
- Otherwise, yet another sunny and dry day is expected statewide today with high-pressure firmly anchored across the Gulf states.
- Chances of rain will remain near zero statewide, the exception being coastal Southeast Florida where an isolated sprinkle or brief shower cannot be ruled out (15-20% chance of rain).
- Relative humidities will dip to near or below critical thresholds (25-35%) throughout interior portions of the Panhandle and Northeast Florida this afternoon.
- Elevated wildfire conditions are likely to persist given these dry conditions and ongoing extreme to exceptional drought (level 3-4 of 4).
- Winds are expected to remain on the lighter side throughout much of the state today, though may gust upwards of 15-20 mph along the East Coast.
- Highs will climb well into the upper 80s to middle 90s across interior portions of the state, with the coastal Panhandle and East Coast remaining cooler in the 70s and lower 80s due to breezier onshore winds.
- Clear and calm conditions will prevail overnight.
- Low temperatures will dip into the upper 50s to lower 60s in North Florida, middle to upper 60s in Central Florida, and upper 60s to middle 70s in South Florida.
- Areas of patchy fog may develop throughout North and Central Florida tonight, some of which could become locally dense.
- A moderate risk for rip currents is expected for East Coast and Panhandle beaches today.
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