Scattered Showers and Storms Possible for Florida... Pleasant and Partly Cloudy Conditions in Place over North and Central Florida Today... Patchy to Dense Fog Possible During Overnight Hours... Elevated Rip Current Risk along Atlantic Coastline...

A weakening area of high pressure and increasing moisture are expected to generate scattered showers and storms across the entire Sunshine State today. As a result, a 20-40% chance of rain exists across Florida. Between the periods of rain today, partly to mostly cloudy skies are anticipated once the fog burns off this morning.

Although severe weather is unlikely, conditions are better for an isolated strong storm to develop, mainly across East Central and South Florida. The main hazards with any strong storms will be occasional cloud-to-ground lightning strikes, and gusty winds. In addition, isolated waterspouts will be possible along Southeast Florida beaches today. Widespread rainfall up to a quarter of an inch is forecast, but slow storm movement may lead to locally heavier rainfall.

Temperatures will stay near seasonable today as high peak in the mid-to-upper 80s throughout the state. A few spots, however, will see afternoon highs approach 90 degrees. For tonight, North Florida will not be as chilly as previous nights as lows continue to dip in the mid 60s. Central and South Florida can expect temperatures to only fall into the low to mid 70s.

Most shower activity that develops today will move offshore or dissipate this evening with clearing conditions expected after midnight. Some patchy fog, particularly over North and, depending on the rain, South Florida will be possible during the overnight hours.

At the coast, strong onshore winds and ocean swells will combine to generate a a moderate rip current risk from the Florida/Georgia border to Martin County.Otherwise, there is a low risk of rip currents for the remaining Florida beaches. Dangerous and life-threatening 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.

As of 5am EDT Thursday, Tropical Storm Nadine continued to drift over the Eastern Atlantic Ocean. Maximum sustained winds have increased to 60 mph and some slow strengthening is forecast over the next couple of days as this storm moves turns toward the west today before moving towards the northwest on Friday. Tropical Storm Nadine is not a threat to the United States. For more information, visit the National Hurricane Center.