Another Round of Showers and Thunderstorms For Central and South Florida Today and Tonight...Some Storms Could Be Strong or Severe With Gusty Winds and Heavy Rain...Rain Also Possible Across North Florida Today...

An upper level disturbance is expected to continue trekking across the Florida Peninsula where a frontal boundary is expected to become nearly stationary. Ahead of the front resides a very moist airmass, and this combination will lead to showers and storms statewide today. Currently, an 80%-100% chance for showers and storms exists for North and Central Florida while a 30%-70% likelihood exists across South Florida. The best chances for storms are located across the Peninsula. Although a severe weather outbreak is not expected today, a few storms may become strong and even reach severe criteria. These storms will be capable of producing frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph, and hail. East Central Florida, however, will see the possibility for a couple of isolated tornadoes. Rainfall amounts are only expected to remain between a quarter and a half inch, but heavier amounts will be possible in the strongest of storms. This could lead to minor flooding in urban areas today. Residents and visitors are encouraged to stay aware of weather conditions today. Listen for alerts via NOAA All-Hazards weather ratios or local media. And if you do happen to come across a flooded roadway, remember to turn around and don't drown!

For portions of the West Panhandle, the day will start off with showers; but it will generally clear out in the afternoon. This pattern will be slower to occur for the Big Bend, where they may see the clearing occur overnight. Highs are expected to remain in the upper 50s across the Panhandle and Big Bend while in the upper 70s and 80s across Central and South Florida.

For tonight, the chances of showers and storms will continue to be high, but the threat of severe weather should diminish in the evening. Otherwise, overcast skies are expected to linger throughout the night. Depending on the cloud cover and previous rains, some patchy to dense fog will be possible for portions of Northeast and West Central Florida.

There is a low risk of rip currents at all Florida Coasts and Beaches today. Rip currents can develop anywhere at any time and anyone who plans to enter the surf should look for warning signs or flags posted by local lifeguards before entering the water. Everyone should check their local rip current forecast and learn how to escape a rip current before going to their beach destination. You can find your rip current forecast by clicking here.