Severe Weather Threatens Florida with 7-Inch Heavy Rains, Floods, Hail

Parts of Florida are likely to see severe weather, including hail, floods, and 7-inch heavy rain.

7-Inch Heavy Rains, Flood Watch

In some areas of Florida, up to 7 inches of rain may fall, according to the National Weather Service.

With 1 to 3 inches of rain expected and potentially greater quantities of 4 to 7 inches, parts of Big Bend in Florida are under a flood watch.

According to the Service in Melbourne, many showers and lightning storms are predicted to strike Central Florida later today and might reach the East Coast by tonight. Up to 4 inches of rain are anticipated.

In addition to heavy rain as well as periodic cloud-to-ground lightning, a few of the storms may develop into severe ones with wind gusts of up to 60 mph.

Localized rainfall of as much as four inches in a short period of time is likely when thunderstorms recur, which could cause low-lying regions to flood.

For Central Florida during the week, more storms are expected.

Severe weather in Florida

The Weather Service predicts that Central Florida will remain uneasy for the majority of the week due to several disturbances. Large levels of moisture will continue to exist, and by the middle of the week, a weak low-pressure system may develop near Florida.

Consequently, a lot of showers and thunderstorms with lightning are predicted. Strong storms can produce hail up to the size of a quarter, numerous cloud-to-ground lightning strikes, and gusty gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

Forecast: Pensacola

In Pensacola, there is a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, primarily after 2 PM. With a high of around 87, the sky will be mainly sunny. The area's 5 to 10 mph northerly wind will change direction to the south in the late afternoon.

Pensacola may have showers and thunderstorms with a 50% probability during the evening. With a low of about 70, it will be mainly overcast. Pensacola might receive fresh rainfall levels of between a quarter and half an inch, Florida Today reports.

Forecast: Tellahasee

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch in Tallahassee that will last from noon on Monday to 2 AM on Wednesday.

Over the next two days, it may rain a lot more than once. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches on average are predicted, with lone totals of 4 to 7 inches likely.

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Forecast: Jacksonville

In the meanwhile, thunderstorms and showers are expected in Jacksonville before noon, followed by showers and maybe a thunderstorm between midday and two o'clock. After 2 PM, thunderstorms and showers are predicted. In Jacksonville, the highs today will be close to 80 degrees. Wind from the east will blow at 5 to 10 mph. The New rainfall quantities between a quarter and half of an inch are likely, increasing the chance of precipitation to 80%.

The evening will bring showers and thunderstorms with a low of about 70. Wind from the northeast will blow at 5 mph to 10 mph. There is an 80% chance of precipitation, and there is a chance of new rainfall between a quarter and a half inch, The Weather Channel reports.

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