Florida weather radar shows storms that could affect your day. See areas under flood watch
An area of low pressure off the coast of Florida June 4 is bringing showers and thunderstorms to the state.
If the system remains offshore, it could gradually develop some subtropical or tropical characteristics later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center.
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Florida also is being impacted by Saharan dust moving into the state and expected to stick around into the early weekend. The dust will bring hazy skies and vivid sunrises and sunsets.
By the end of the week, expect temperatures to increase, with heat indices predicted to reach as high as 103 in the west-central portions of the state, according to the Florida Department of Emergency Management.
"Unsettled and active" weather are expected across Florida, moving north through midweek, according to the Florida Department of Emergency Management. Localized flash flooding is possible Wednesday and Thursday, especially with multiple rounds of rainfall over urban areas.
A flood watch is in effect for Broward and Miami-Dade counties, with an additional 0.5 to 1.5 inches of rain expected June 4 and some isolated locations getting up to 6 inches, according to the National Weather Service Miami.
The National Weather Service Melbourne warned residents June 3 the weak area of low pressure near Florida could bring "unsettled weather" for the next few days. Some rain could become heavy and lead to localized flooding.
Northeast Florida can expect multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms into Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service Jacksonville. Some areas received up to 2 inches June 3.
Some areas in Southwest Florida could receive more than 2.5 inches of rain June 4, according to the National Weather Service Tampa Bay. The greatest amount of rain are likely along coastal areas of west-central and Southwest Florida.
The Panhandle also can expect rain.
"Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop Wednesday June 4. Heavy rainfall will be possible with a widespread 1.5 to 3 inches through Thursday with isolated higher amounts," according to the National Weather Service Tallahassee.
Scattered and "potentially numerous showers" also are expected for the eastern Panhandle June 4, according to the National Weather Service Mobile.
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