Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report for Friday, May 15th, 2026
Florida Division of Emergency Management sent this bulletin at 05/15/2026 10:10 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:
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Area of high pressure continues to build into the Southeast U.S., nosing into portions of North and Central Florida today.
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Drier air will filter into much of North and Central Florida this afternoon, with relative humidities falling to critical thresholds (20-30%) along the I-10 corridor.
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This will encourage at least sensitive wildfire conditions with locally elevated conditions possible in areas that saw the least amount of rainfall earlier this week.
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Lingering moisture across interior South Florida will allow for a few isolated showers and thunderstorms to develop along the sea breezes this afternoon (20-30% chance of rain).
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Although there is no organized risk for flash flooding, a locally heavy downpour or two cannot be ruled out.
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High temperatures will reach the middle 80s to lower 90s throughout much of the state today. A few middle 90s cannot be ruled out in Southwest Florida.
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An isolated shower may linger across interior South Florida this evening before dissipating after sunset (15-20% chance of rain).
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Otherwise, clear and dry conditions will prevail overnight.
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Lows will dip into the middle 50s to lower 60s across much of North Florida with 70s in Central and South Florida. The Southeast Metro and Keys will remain in the upper 70s to lower 80s.
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A high risk for rip currents is expected for East Coast beaches today with a moderate risk for West Coast and Panhandle beaches.
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According to the Florida Forest Service, there are 44 active wildfires across the state burning approximately 17,646 acres.
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