Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report for Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

• Scattered to numerous showers and storms expected across North Florida today, extending into Central Florida later this afternoon. 
• The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of North Florida and portions of Central Florida in a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) for severe weather. Damaging winds up to 60mph and small hail are the primary threats, but an isolated tornado or two cannot be ruled out. Additionally, storm storms may contain periods of heavy rain leading to a brief flash flood threat of low-lying areas. 
• Across Central and South Florida, before the storms arrive, warm temperatures, low relative humidity values and southwest winds of 10-20 mph with gusts as high as 35 mph will combine to enhance the spread or development of wildfires and a Red Flag Warning is in effect for portions of Central and South Florida.  
• According to the Florida Forest Service, there are 91 active wildfires across the state burning approximately 15,178 acres.
• Ocean swells and increasing winds will continue a moderate to high risk of rip currents al ALL Florida beaches today.

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Morning Situation Report