Overview: Showers and thunderstorms will move across the Nature Coast the remainder of today ahead of an approaching cold front. The storms will then push south into west central and southwest Florida on Tuesday in tandem with the front, and some severe storms will be possible.
Impacts:
• Damaging wind gusts, 1-2” hail, frequent lightning, and isolated tornados will be possible with the strongest storms, mainly Tuesday morning and early afternoon
• Winds over the gulf will increase to near gale force behind the cold front Tuesday night and Wednesday, with seas building of up to 9 feet offshore
• High surf and strong rip currents will be likely Tuesday and Wednesday along area beaches