MIDWAY, Fla. (WTXL) -- From the Storm Team Weather Center ...
Areas of rain and embedded thunderstorms are situated around the tri-state region as the main cold front slides gradually to the east this evening and tonight. With this expected movement, the shield of rain and thunderstorms will shift eastward as well, placing the core of the heavy rain and strong or severe storm potential over more of the Big Bend and south-central Georgia counties as the evening wears on. Another one to two inches of rain can easily be made in the western half of the area later today, with some occasional downpours also impacting the Suwannee Valley late tonight through early Saturday. From time to time, storms within the mix can reach strong levels, with gusty winds, especially with individual storms that may develop offshore and move northeast toward the coast. As night falls, thunderstorm intensity may back off, but a few bouts with possible severe storms can still occur, even in the early-morning. Lows tonight will be held to the upper 60s to around 70°.
Through the daylight hours of Saturday morning, the cold front will continue its move to the southeast. A gradual end to the rain is forecast by midday, except in the southeast Big Bend. A drier and cooler air mass will overtake the area Sunday through the first several days of next week.
A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for many central and western counties through 8:00 Saturday morning. As severe weather threats are assessed, future watches and warnings are possible for parts of the area.
