FLORIDA — Scattered storms are forecast across Florida from north to south that could threaten the Sunshine State every day next week.
Rainfall could spread from Jacksonville to Tampa Bay to Orlando, affecting nearby areas along the way.
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In South Florida, scattered thunderstorms could move into the area as early as Friday night, bringing lightning, gusty winds and heavy downpours, according to the National Weather Service.
This could affect Lake Okeechobee and Biscayne Bay, as well as Palm Beach, Collier, Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Other areas that may be affected include coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Ocean Cay and waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach, excluding the Bahamas, Glades and Hendry.
Storms are likely to arrive across the state each day and into next weekend. In South Florida, heat indexes are forecast to likely increase and areas along the Atlantic coast may be at higher risk from rip currents as east to southeasterly winds are likely to strengthen.
Florida, like other states across the country, may experience thunderstorms this weekend. Georgia, Maryland and Virginia could all be hit by weekend storms, according to the National Weather Service.
AccuWeather forecasters say hail and flash flooding are possible in the Plains over the next few days. Forecasters said straight-line gusts were also possible during the storm.
As of Friday around 4:25 p.m., the National Weather Service's detailed forecast for Tampa Bay is as follows:
This afternoon: Scattered showers and thundershowers. Mostly sunny with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts are less than a tenth of an inch, with higher amounts possible during thunderstorms.
tonight: Scattered showers and thundershowers, mainly cloudy before 11pm, then gradually clearing up, with a minimum of around 77 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday: Scattered showers and thundershowers, mainly sunny after 2 pm, with the highest temperature close to 94. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday night: Showers and thunderstorms possible, mainly before 8pm, partly cloudy, with a low around 77 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms possible, mainly after 2 p.m., with sunny, hot weather, with a high near 96 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday night: Showers and thunderstorms possible, mainly before 8pm, partly cloudy, with a low around 77 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
on Monday: Showers and thunderstorms possible, mainly after 2pm. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday night: Showers and thundershowers possible, mainly cloudy before 8 p.m., with a low around 77 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms possible after 8 a.m., partly sunny, with a high near 92 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday night: Scattered showers and thundershowers, mainly cloudy before 2 a.m., with a low around 77 degrees.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94 degrees.
Wednesday night: Showers and thunderstorms possible. Partly cloudy, with a low of about 77 degrees.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94 degrees.
Thursday night: Showers and thunderstorms possible. Partly cloudy, with a low of about 76 degrees.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94 degrees.
