Current Weather Outlook
Statewide weather outlook from Florida Division of Emergency Management Meteorology
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
...Widespread Fog Across the State this Morning...Areas of Dense Fog Throughout the Peninsula - Dense Fog Advisories Until 9:00-10:00 AM EST...Sea Fog May Linger Until Midday Near the Big Bend and West-Central Florida Coasts...Another Warm and Dry Day Statewide...Possible Brief Sprinkles Along the Northern Panhandle Later Today...Clear, Calm and Dry Conditions Overnight...Widespread Fog Development Possible By Early Thursday Morning; Dense Fog Possible Locally...Calmer Marine Conditions and Wind to Lead to Moderate Risk for Rip Currents...
Updated at 7:49 AM EST
Today's Threats:
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High Threat |
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Lightning |
Tornado |
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Wildfire |
Fog (Overnight) |
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Weather Summary for the Next 24 Hours:
A rinse and repeat of yesterday can be expected with the current weather pattern holding steady across the state. Widespread fog this morning will slowly lift and dissipate, and Dense Fog Advisories throughout the Peninsula are set to expire at 9:00-10:00 AM EST. Sea fog along the Big Bend and West-Central Florida coast may linger longer this morning and towards the midday hours due to the warmer air over the cooler waters.
Mostly dry conditions can be expected today with a mixture of sunshine and cloud cover throughout the state. There may be a very slight chance for some light sprinkles or mist along the northern Panhandle today, especially this morning with foggy conditions (less than 10% chance of rain). Similarly, Big Bend and West-Central Florida coastal areas could see some mist or sprinkles with the lingering sea fog near the coastlines.
High temperatures will continue their warming trend this week reaching the middle 70s to lower 80s across the state this afternoon. If foggy conditions and cloud cover lingers longer, then high temperatures may be slightly cooler than forecast.
Dry and calm conditions overnight will persist allowing for another round of widespread fog coverage throughout the state by early Thursday morning. Dense Fog conditions will be possible for many areas, and Dense Fog Advisories will be issued as needed.
Low temperatures will fall into the upper 50s to upper 60s overnight statewide.
Rip Currents: Calmer marine conditions and winds will create a moderate risk for rip currents along numerous Panhandle and East Coast beaches. West Coast beaches will see a low risk. For the latest Rip Current Outlook, visit www.weather.gov/beach.
Marine Hazards: Wave heights will return to 1-2’ statewide, with isolated breakers of 3’ along portions of the Treasure Coast.
Red Tide was observed at background to medium concentrations in Bay County. Red Tide was not observed along the Florida East Coast or Gulf Coast (valid 12/31/2025).
Coastal Flooding: There is no risk for coastal flooding across Florida.
Fire Weather: Warm and mostly dry conditions can be expected across the state once again, which will also help to keep relative humidity values well above critical thresholds statewide. Sensitive wildfire conditions will be possible with the ongoing drought conditions and warm temperatures, especially for areas that have seen little to no rainfall recently. Another round of widespread fog will be likely overnight and into Thursday morning nearly statewide, with areas of dense fog possible. Foggy conditions and low clouds will further reduce visibilities where there are ongoing or new fires. According to the Florida Forest Service, there are 21 active wildfires across the state burning approximately 291 acres.
Drought (12/31/2025): Rainfall was once again held to a minimum and above normal temperatures were recorded across the Sunshine State despite a frontal system moving across the region. Short-term rainfall departures continue to run 0.5-2” below normal for this time of year nearly statewide, with localized pockets of 2-3” below normal along central portions of the Florida Panhandle. The lack of beneficial rainfall has contributed to further degrading the rainfall deficits in the 60-day period as well, with rainfall totals 2-4” inches below normal across Florida (away from the immediate I-4 corridor). Streamflows continue to run at very low levels across Florida Panhandle and interior North Florida rivers and waterways, now expanding into the Suwannee and Santa Fe River basins. Severe drought (level 2 of 4) has expanded along portions of the Florida Gulf Coast and into the Suwannee and Santa Fe River basins on the updated Drought Monitor, with moderate drought (level 1 of 4) now reaching the southern Space Coast. Extreme drought (level 3 of 4) persists across interior portions of the eastern Florida Panhandle. Our next chance for rainfall returns this weekend; however, rainfall totals do not appear substantial enough to allow for category improvements.
The Keetch-Byram Drought Index average for Florida is 454 (+4) on a scale from 0 (very wet) to 800 (very dry). There are 24 Florida counties that have an average KBDI above 500 (drought/increased fire danger).
Flash Flooding: There is no risk for flash flooding today.
Riverine Flooding: There are no riverine concerns across Florida. For more information, visit the River Forecast Center.
Lake Okeechobee’s average elevation is 13.28 feet, which is within the operational band and is 1.29 feet below normal for this time of year.
