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Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report for Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report
EOC Activation Level: Level 3
EOC Activation Level: Level 3
Meteorological Summary:
- Another day of low rain chances and mostly dry conditions can be expected across Florida.
- Showers with an isolated rumble of thunder will be possible along coastal Southeast Florida this afternoon and evening (10-20% chance of rain).
- Breezy northeasterly winds continue, with wind gusts along the immediate Atlantic Coast reaching 20-25 mph.
- Despite the dry conditions over the past few days, moderate to major riverine flooding continues along may Florida Peninsula and Northeast Florida waterways following historic rainfall from Hurricane Ian.
- While a slow recession of water levels persists along West Florida Rivers, we continue to monitor the slow rise of upstream points along the St. Johns River.
- An elevated rip current risk continues along Panhandle and East Coast beaches; high risk conditions can be expected along East-Central and Southeast Florida.
- Tropical Depression Twelve formed yesterday evening over the far eastern Atlantic; continuing to monitor Invest 91L for potential development over the Caribbean (80% chance of formation over the next 5 days).
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Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report for Tuesday, October 4th, 2022.
Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report
EOC Activation Level: Level 1
EOC Activation Level: Level 1
Meteorological Summary:
- Another day of low rain chances and mostly dry conditions can be expected across Florida.
- Showers with an isolated rumble of thunder will be possible along portions of the Space and Treasure Coasts this afternoon and evening (20-35% chance of rain).
- Breezy northeasterly winds will keep temperatures in the middle 70s to lower 80s, with the middle 80s expected across South Florida and the Keys. Wind gusts along the immediate Atlantic Coast may reach 25-30 mph.
- Despite the dry conditions over the past few, moderate to major riverine flooding continues along may Florida Peninsula and Northeast Florida waterways, following historic rainfall from Hurricane Ian. While a slow recession of water levels persists along West Florida Rivers, we continue to monitor the slow rise of upstream points along the St. Johns River.
- An elevated rip current risk continues for many Panhandle and East Coast beaches; a locally high risk develops along eastern Panhandle beaches.
- The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two tropical waves for potential development; Invest 91L, located east of the Windward Islands now has 40% (medium) chance of development over the next 5 days.
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Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report for Monday, October 3, 2022
Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report
EOC Activation Level: Level 1
EOC Activation Level: Level 1
Meteorological Summary:
- As an area of high pressure build across the region, mostly clear skies and dry conditions can be expected statewide.
- An isolated shower or two may develop along the East Coast (10-20% chance of rain).
- Moderate to major river flooding continues along many West, Central, and Northeast Florida rivers, creeks, and waterways; little to no rainfall in the forecast will help Florida waterways to slowly recede over the coming week.
- Tides gradually returning to normal along Florida’s East Coast, the potential for minor coastal flooding continues along the Atlantic and St. Johns River Basin today.
- An elevated rip current risk continues for eastern Panhandle and East Coast beaches today.
- Monitoring two tropical waves in the Atlantic Basin for development over the next 5 days. Invest 91L, located east of the Windward Islands, has a medium chance for development (40%) over the next 5 days.
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Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report for Sunday, October 2, 2022
Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report
EOC Activation Level: Level 3
EOC Activation Level: Level 3
Meteorological Summary:
- A dry and cool frontal boundary has pushed through the western Panhandle and will continue to move southward through the Peninsula today.
- Rain chances remain minimal statewide, however the Middle and Upper Keys could see some afternoon showers due to lingering low-level moisture.
- Pleasant conditions again, with temperatures reaching into the mid-to-upper 80s statewide and mostly clear skies.
- Patchy fog along portions of the Big Bend with some lingering low-level moisture.
- Coastal Flooding:
- Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect for Inland St. John’s, Flagler, Easter Clay, Eastern Duval and South-Central Duval counties due to lingering storm surge of 1-2’.
- Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for Coastal Duval county due to minor coastal flooding.
- Coastal Flood Statement is in effect for Coastal Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Middle and Upper Keys counties due to minor saltwater and coastal flooding.
Many rivers in southwest and Central Florida under River Flood Warnings as they have reached major or historic flood status. These rivers are expected to remain their status for the next several days as they will begin to very slowly drain. The dry pattern for the next several days will help with draining and prevent these rivers from rising any further
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Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report for Saturday, October 1, 2022
Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report
EOC Activation Level: Level 3
EOC Activation Level: Level 3
Meteorological Summary:
- Dry northwesterly flow will result in pleasant conditions statewide with mostly clear skies.
- Lingering ocean swells from Hurricane Ian is keeping a high risk for rip currents along the Atlantic coastline beaches today.
- A Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect for Coastal Nassau, Duval, St. Johns, Putnam and Flagler counties due to lingering storm surge of 1-2’. A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for Coastal Volusia and Northern Brevard (including Barrier Islands) counties due to dangerous rip currents and minor coastal flooding.
- River Flood Warnings remain in effect for Fisheating Creek near Palmdale, Alafia at Lithia Pinecrest, Horse Creek near Arcadia, Cypress Creek at SR-54 Worthington Gardens, the Peace River at Bartow, Zolfo Springs and Arcadia, the Myakka River at Myakka State Park, the Little Manatee River at Wimauma, the Manatee River near Myakka Head, Shingle Creek at Campbell, Little Wekiva River, and the St. Johns River at Lake Harney, Deland, Sanford and Astor. Several rivers are at major flood status.
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