A level 2 severe weather risk is forecast for Monday night through Tuesday morning, with potential for damaging wind gusts, tornadoes, and isolated flash flooding in Northwest Florida. Winds are expected to reach 20-40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph, leading to rough surf, coastal erosion, and a high rip current risk. A Gale Watch is in effect for boaters. Conditions will improve post-Tuesday with a cold front bringing cooler, dry weather and highs in the 50s and 60s.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for all Hawaiian islands from Sunday evening to Tuesday afternoon due to a cold front that could bring heavy rains and flash flooding, starting with Kauai. The situation may lead to road closures and property damage, especially in flood-prone and urban areas. Additionally, forecasters warn of another system arriving later in the week, which could prolong the unsettled weather conditions.
The Gulf Coast states are facing a significant flood threat as a series of low-pressure systems are expected to bring heavy rain from Texas to Florida in early 2024. While the rain may provide some relief to drought-stricken areas, the potential for flash flooding is high due to the rapid accumulation of rainfall on dry soil. Cities like Houston, Galveston, and New Orleans are forecasted to receive up to 2 inches of rain, with the risk of flooding extending through Thursday from southwest Louisiana to Southwest Florida.
