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Current Situation and Weather Update
Patchy to Dense Fog Expected Across Much of the State Monday and Tuesday Mornings...Warm Weather Continues Statewide...Isolated Showers and Storms Possible in the Florida Panhandle Today...Isolated Showers Also Possible Along the South Florida Coast This Afternoon...Floridians and Visitors to the State Urged to Use Caution During Outdoor Activities as Drought Expands in the Peninsula and Suwannee Valley...Severe Thunderstorms Possible Across the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend Tuesday Night...
Updated 7:45 AM EST MondayA stalled frontal boundary northwest of the state, combined with a very warm and humid airmass across the region south of the front, will provide enough energy to produce isolated showers and thunderstorms across Northwest Florida today. Severe weather is not expected, but some thunderstorms that develop today could contain occasional lightning and brief gusty winds. Overall coverage of showers and storms will be spotty, so not all areas will see rainfall. However, the best chance for showers will be in the western Panhandle, with shower activity decreasing after sunset.
High pressure in the western Atlantic Ocean will continue to extend westward across the Florida Peninsula today and will keep warm, humid and mostly dry conditions in place. Abundant moisture streaming westward from the Atlantic could produce a few showers along the coast, with the best chance for rainfall across South Florida.
Floridians and visitors to the state are urged to use caution when conducting outdoor activities, as moderate drought conditions are forecast to continue or develop across much of the Florida Peninsula. The holiday season is an excellent time to ensure that your home and community are Firewise.
Dense fog across North Florida and portions of South Florida, along with patchy fog across portions of Central Florida should lift and dissipate by 10am, although fog along the Panhandle coast could linger until the noon hour. With mild temperatures and mostly clear skies expected tonight, patchy to dense fog will be possible again late tonight into early Tuesday morning for many areas.
The stalled frontal boundary to the north and northwest of the state will begin to lift northward as a warm front Monday night into Tuesday as a low pressure system developing near Texas and Louisiana moves northeast towards Tennessee. This next system will bring a strong cold front through the state Tuesday night through Thursday. The front will likely be preceded by a squall line containing strong to severe thunderstorms, moving east along the northern Gulf Coast Tuesday and along the Panhandle late Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. The Storm Prediction Center currently has the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend, mainly near and west of Tallahassee, in a slight risk area for severe weather, with strong thunderstorms possible in the Suwannee Valley. The greatest threat with these storms appears to be damaging straight-line winds, but isolated tornadoes will also be possible. Residents and visitors to North Florida should stay informed early this week for additional information on this developing severe weather situation.
To access the latest weather alerts, advisories, warnings for your county, please click here.
| Flash Flood Watch - Inland Escambia (Florida) FLOOD WATCH Issued At: 2009-01-06T05:54:00 Expired At: 2009-01-07T12:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mob/ |
| Flash Flood Watch - Inland Santa Rosa (Florida) FLOOD WATCH Issued At: 2009-01-06T05:54:00 Expired At: 2009-01-07T12:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mob/ |
| Flash Flood Watch - Inland Okaloosa (Florida) FLOOD WATCH Issued At: 2009-01-06T05:54:00 Expired At: 2009-01-07T12:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mob/ |
| Dense Fog Advisory - Franklin (Florida) URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE Issued At: 2009-01-06T01:18:00 Expired At: 2009-01-06T15:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/tlh/ |
| Dense Fog Advisory - Gadsden (Florida) URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE Issued At: 2009-01-06T01:18:00 Expired At: 2009-01-06T15:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/tlh/ |
| Dense Fog Advisory - Leon (Florida) URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE Issued At: 2009-01-06T01:18:00 Expired At: 2009-01-06T15:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/tlh/ |
| Dense Fog Advisory - Jefferson (Florida) URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE Issued At: 2009-01-06T01:18:00 Expired At: 2009-01-06T15:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/tlh/ |
| Dense Fog Advisory - Madison (Florida) URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE Issued At: 2009-01-06T01:18:00 Expired At: 2009-01-06T15:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/tlh/ |
| Dense Fog Advisory - Liberty (Florida) URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE Issued At: 2009-01-06T01:18:00 Expired At: 2009-01-06T15:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/tlh/ |
| Dense Fog Advisory - Wakulla (Florida) URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE Issued At: 2009-01-06T01:18:00 Expired At: 2009-01-06T15:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/tlh/ |
| Dense Fog Advisory - Taylor (Florida) URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE Issued At: 2009-01-06T01:18:00 Expired At: 2009-01-06T15:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/tlh/ |
| Dense Fog Advisory - Lafayette (Florida) URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE Issued At: 2009-01-06T01:18:00 Expired At: 2009-01-06T15:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/tlh/ |
| Dense Fog Advisory - Dixie (Florida) URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE Issued At: 2009-01-06T01:18:00 Expired At: 2009-01-06T15:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/tlh/ |
| Short Term Forecast - Putnam (Florida) Short Term Forecast Issued At: 2009-01-06T10:13:00 Expired At: 2009-01-06T12:15:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/jax/ |
| Dense Fog Advisory - Levy (Florida) URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE Issued At: 2009-01-06T04:32:00 Expired At: 2009-01-06T14:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/tbw/ |
| Short Term Forecast - Marion (Florida) Short Term Forecast Issued At: 2009-01-06T10:13:00 Expired At: 2009-01-06T12:15:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/jax/ |
| Special Weather Statement - Inland Volusia (Florida) Special Weather Statement Issued At: 2009-01-06T10:23:00 Expired At: 2009-01-06T13:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mlb/ |
| Dense Fog Advisory - Citrus (Florida) URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE Issued At: 2009-01-06T04:32:00 Expired At: 2009-01-06T14:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/tbw/ |
| Dense Fog Advisory - Sumter (Florida) URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE Issued At: 2009-01-06T04:32:00 Expired At: 2009-01-06T14:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/tbw/ |
| Special Weather Statement - Northern Lake (Florida) Special Weather Statement Issued At: 2009-01-06T10:23:00 Expired At: 2009-01-06T13:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mlb/ |
National Weather Service
2009 Kids Weather Survival Week Contests Underway
Essays due January 20 – Posters due January 23
The 2009 Kids Weather Survival Week poster and essay contests are now underway and Florida Emergency Management officials, in partnership with Radio Disney, are urging all eligible students to participate this year. The annual awareness week is scheduled for FEBRUARY 1 - 7, 2009 with the kickoff media event and contest award ceremonies to be held at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Visa beginning on Saturday, January 31, 2009.
Read Full Article About Kids Weather Survival Week Contests Underway
State Hazard Mitigation Plan Advisory Team (SHMPAT)  Meeting  Â
The next meeting of the State Hazard Mitigation Plan Advisory Team is scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, 2009, from 1:00 - 4:00 PM.Â
Capital Circle Office Center
Sadowski Building, Room 305
2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100
Florida Emergency Management Announces
2009 Kids Weather
Survival Week, Contests
Florida's Emergency Management today announced that Kids Weather Survival Week is scheduled for FEBRUARY 1 - 7, 2009. The annual public awareness campaign includes various activities including a poster and essay contest sponsored by 5 Florida area Radio Disney stations (Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Tampa and West Palm Beach).
Additional Kids Weather Survival Week sponsors include the American Red Cross, the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, the Florida Association of Broadcasters, the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association, the Florida Department of Education and Midland Radio Corporation.
We welcome the addition of Radio Disney as a primary sponsor in 2009 to help
promote to children and families the importance of being prepared," said Director
Craig Fugate of the Florida Division of Emergency Management. "It takes a team
effort and we are proud to have many great sponsors who are committed to this
week of education and public awareness."
Poster Contest
Fourth and fifth graders in all 67 school districts are invited to participate in the statewide poster contest. Posters must be postmarked on or before FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2009 and must arrive at the Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross in Tallahassee no later than Monday, January 26, 2009. For complete contest information please visit: http://redcross.tallytown.org.
Essay Contest
High school students in all 67 school districts are invited to participate in the statewide essay contest. "Tell us your story of how having a plan in place beforehand helped you, your family, and your pets survive the disaster." All entries must be electronically submitted no later than TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009. For complete contest information please visit the Just Read, Florida! website at: http://www.justreadflorida.com/hwaw/EssayContest.asp.
Read Full Article About Kids Weather Survival Week, Contests and Prizes
Cooler Temperatures Raise Wildfire Threat - Are You Firewise?
As cool, dry weather returns to the state, so does the threat for wildfires. Are you Firewise?
To learn more on how you can protect your loved ones and property go to: Firewise.org
2009 Department of Homeland Security Emergency
Operation Center Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that a total of $12,357,500 is available for nationally competitive grants to eligible state, local and tribal governments for construction or renovation of their principal Emergency Operation Centers (EOC). The FY 2009 EOC Grant Program funds may only be expended for EOC construction and renovation costs. There is a 25 percent cost share cash or in-kind match requirement. The Division of Emergency Management as State Administrative Agency (SAA) will apply on behalf of eligible applicants. Justifications are due to the Division by no later than 11:59 PM EST, February 6, 2009. Please see attached documents for details.
The Division’s contacts are Ms. Tina Quick at 850-413-9974 or e-mail: tina.quick@em.myflorida.com and Mr. Danny Kilcollins at 850-413-9859 or e-mail: danny.kilcollins@em.myflorida.com.
Information Bulletin
2009 Overview
2009 Guidance and Application Kit
Frequently Asked Questions
Hurricane Season Recovery
Tropical Storm Fay Recovery Continues Into 2009
More Than $50 Million in Assistance to People, Businesses and Communities
State and federal partners continue to provide recovery assistance to those impacted by Tropical Storm Fay.
More than $50 million in assistance has flowed into the hands of people, businesses and communities in 27 Florida counties since the storm struck last August. Ultimately, 18,815 people registered for assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Florida State Emergency Response Team (SERT).Read Full Article About Funds Flow Into 2009
Check the latest situation report on Tropical Storm Fay, Hurricane Gustav, and Hurricane Ike.
Details on Tropical Storm Fay Recovery
Details on Hurricane Gustav Recovery
Florida Nonprofits Encouraged To Apply For Security Grants
Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville
urban areas eligible
Non-profit organizations in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville may be eligible to apply for funds as part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). This year, the NSGP program will provide more than $15 million nationwide to strengthen the security of nonprofit organizations that are deemed at high risk of a potential terrorist attack and are located within one of the specific UASI-eligible urban areas.
Nonprofit, 501(c) (3) organizations that are at deemed high risk of a potential terrorist attack and are located within one of the specific FY08 UASI-eligible Urban Areas are eligible to submit applications through the Florida Division of Emergency Management (DEM) electronically at: tina.quick@em.myflorida.com no later than Tuesday, January 13, 2009.
Read More About the Security Grants Release
Nonprofit Security Grant Program Guidance
Frequently Asked Questions
Justification Template
NOAA Weather Radio
NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information directly from the nearest National Weather Service office. NWR broadcasts official Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Updated:
January 5, 2009 16:50
