Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report for Sunday, May 3rd, 2026

Florida Division of Emergency Management sent this bulletin at 05/03/2026 10:11 AM EDT

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Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report

EOC Activation Level: Level 2
Meteorological Summary:
 
  • A frontal boundary over South Florida will serve as a focus for scattered showers and thunderstorms today and tonight, with the highest chance for rain expected south of Lake Okeechobee. 
  • No widespread threat for severe weather is anticipated, but a strong thunderstorm or two with brief gusty winds and frequent lightning is possible. Additionally, some storms may contain periods of heavy rain up to 2” leading to a flash flood threat of urban metro areas between Palm Beach and Miami.
  • Across North and Central Florida, a cool and dry airmass will continue to filter in on north winds.
  • Elevated fire potential exists across portions of Central Florida where low humidity values combine with breezy winds and dry soils. 
  • According to the Florida Forest Service, there are 90 active wildfires across the state burning approximately 15,076 acres.

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