While rainfall totals over the past 24 hours did not significantly cut into the ongoing drought locally, most of the area received measurable rainfall, with some locations receiving up to nearly an inch of beneficial rainfall. #FLwx 💦

⛈️ When it's not hurricane season in Florida, it's severe weather season. 🎒 This means that you need a stocked disaster supply kit year-round for ALL members of the household, including children & pets! Find a complete kit checklist at FloridaDisaster.org/Kit.

The threat of wildfire is significant, even an ember can be dangerous. A BURN BAN REMAINS IN EFFECT in Sarasota County. A burn ban means that Sarasota County residents cannot have any open fires of any type. Learn more: scgov.net/fire #SRQCountyES

🏖️As spring break season approaches, it's important to remember beach hazards exist. Rip Current Awareness Week starts Monday! Stay tuned for information, safety tips, and resources to stay safe this beach season. Be #BeachSmart 🌊 #flwx

Drier air filtering into the state this afternoon will bring humidity values below 35%. This along with the ongoing drought and gusty winds will bring high fire danger with afternoon with a Red Flag Warning issued for most of us.

Rip Current Awareness Week Day 1: 🌊RIP CURRENT: Strong, narrow current of water flowing away from shore. #RipCurrents commonly form around breaks in sandbars & near jetties/piers. It's a natural treadmill traveling up to 8 feet per second - faster than an Olympic swimmer.