Ft. Lauderdale Airport Emergency Event
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Details on the state's response.
Current Situation and Weather Update
...Mainly Dry Conditions Statewide Today...Isolated Showers in Southeast Florida and Western Panhandle...River Flooding Ongoing in the Panhandle...High to Moderate Risk Of Rip Currents For Most Florida Beaches Today...
Updated 10:20 A.M. EST Wednesday
Patchy fog is possible this morning in parts of the northern and central Peninsula, but any fog should dissipate by mid-morning. Weak high pressure is in place over Florida today, and will keep the state mostly dry. Isolated showers are possible today in the western Panhandle, Southeast Florida, and the Keys, but partly to mostly cloudy skies are otherwise expected statewide today. High temperatures will range from the lower to mid 70s statewide. Expect partly cloudy skies statewide overnight, with a stray shower possible along the East Coast and in Southeast Florida and the Keys. Patchy fog may develop in parts of the northern and Central Peninsula and the western Panhandle early Thursday morning. Overnight lows will range from the lower 50s to the upper 60s.
River flooding continues in the Panhandle. The Choctawhatchee River at Bruce/Ebro is in moderate flood stage. For more information on river stages, please visit the Southeast River Forecast Center website here.
There is no fire weather threat in Florida today due to relative humidity well above critical levels and generally light winds expected today.
A high risk of rip currents is forecast for Panhandle beaches in Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa counties, and for Southeast Florida beaches. A moderate risk of rip currents is forecast for Panhandle beaches from Walton County to Franklin County and for East Coast beaches from Volusia County to Martin County. A low risk of rip currents is expected at all other Florida beaches today. Beach goers are urged to check with local beach rescue for the latest surf conditions and to always swim within sight of a lifeguard.
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Updated:
January 10, 2017 11:14