Flash flooding possible as unstable atmosphere fuels severe thunderstorms in the Southeast
Rain totals of 3 to 5 inches are possible across parts of Central and Northern Florida through Monday, with isolated higher amounts over 5 inches.
Developing storms pose damaging wind threat as heavy rain soaks Florida
Another round of rain is soaking the Sunshine State with a Level 2 out of 4 flash flood risk in effect Sunday. A very hot and unstable atmosphere is helping to fuel severe thunderstorms across the Florida Panhandle and parts of the Southeast.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A very hot and unstable atmosphere will help fuel severe thunderstorms across the Florida Panhandle and parts of the Southeast on Sunday as a cold front slowly moves south into the state.
Rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue through the weekend.
Because the storms will move slowly and could repeatedly track over the same areas, some locations may quickly pick up 1 to 2 inches in a short period, leading to potential flash flooding, according to the FOX Forecast Center.
Cities at risk for downpours and flooding include Tallahassee, Orlando and Jacksonville.
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Rain totals of 3 to 5 inches are possible across parts of Central and Northern Florida through Monday, with isolated higher amounts over 5 inches.
The good news is that it is a cumulative flood threat, meaning all the rain will not fall in one day.
There is a Level 2 out of 4 flash flood risk in effect due to increasing downpours on Sunday, and it's extending down into Central Florida.
This includes Tallahassee and areas along the Gulf Coast, northern Florida and far southern Georgia into early Monday morning.
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Cities at risk for downpours and flooding include Tallahassee, Orlando and Jacksonville.
Flood Watches are now issued for portions of Florida's Big Bend region including Panama City, Tallahassee and Cedar City through the day on Monday.
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Storms could still interrupt beach trips with lightning, heavy rain and gusty winds.
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The rainfall will be beneficial in parts of the state that are still experiencing severe to extreme drought conditions.