Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report for Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026

Florida Division of Emergency Management sent this bulletin at 06/23/2026 09:55 AM EDT

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Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report

EOC Activation Level: Level 2 
Meteorological Summary:
 
  • A warm but clear start to the day throughout the Sunshine State will give way to isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms later today.
  • A cold front sagging southward into the Deep South will provide additional lift, in tandem with the sea breezes, for shower and thunderstorm development along the I-10 corridor this afternoon (40-60% chance of rain).
    • A few storms may become locally strong to severe with frequent lightning, locally damaging wind gusts (40-60 mph), and torrential downpours the primary hazards.
  • West to southwesterly winds will also increase ahead of this front across Northeast Florida, gusting upwards of 20-25 mph at times.
  • Throughout the Peninsula, high pressure with pockets of Saharan air will filter drier air across the area today, limiting the overall thunderstorm coverage.
  • However, a few isolated storms will be possible across East-Central Florida and interior South Florida, some of which could become locally strong (25-40% chance of rain).
  • High temperatures will soar again into the upper 80s to middle 90s statewide this afternoon, with any cloud cover from storms keeping temperatures cooler.
  • Heat indices will peak in the middle to upper 100s throughout the Peninsula and a Heat Advisory is in effect for the Southeast Metro until 6 PM EDT.
  • Tonight, any lingering showers and thunderstorms across Northeast Florida and the I-95 corridor will dissipate or push offshore after dusk (25-40% chance of rain).
  • Lows will fall into the 70s to lower 80s statewide.
  • A moderate to high risk for rip currents is expected for all Panhandle beaches today.
  • River Flood Warnings remain in effect for the Escambia River, Blackwater River,  Shoal River, and Choctawhatchee River. Each is currently in or expected to crest into minor flood stage.
  • According to the Florida Forest Service, there are 62 active wildfires across the state burning approximately 28,970 acres.
  • Tropical cyclone activity is not expected during the next 7 days in the Atlantic.

 

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