Tropical Rain Storm Sara brings heavy rain to the Florida Panhandle

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Tropical Storm Sara is nothing more on paper, but parts of the Gulf Coast of the United States, stretching from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandlefeel the consequences anyway.

Moisture from Sara was carried north toward the Gulf of Mexico, which will bring heavy rainfall along the Gulf Coast Tuesday through Wednesday, with as much as 4 to 8 inches possible in some areas. Coastal areas will experience wind gusts between 60 and 100 km per hour, while creating dangerous surfing conditions and rip currents.

“Tropical rain shower Sara could cause flooding across the northern Gulf Coast Monday through Tuesday night, with a broad swath of 2 to 4 inches or more from eastern Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle,” said Alex DaSilva, AccuWeather’s chief hurricane expert.

Florida is expected to see a cold front following the impact of the remnants of Tropical Storm Sara, which will drop temperatures into the 40s in North and Central Florida.

When will Tropical Rain Storm Sara hit Florida?

AccuWeather is referring to the system as Tropical Rainstorm Sara and says it is expected to make landfall in Florida around the Big Bend region Wednesday morning.

What impact will Tropical Rain Storm Sara have on Florida?

Florida can expect heavy rain starting Tuesday, a risk of flash flooding, a chance of isolated tornadoes and wind gusts between 60 and 100 km per hour.

Marine conditions around Florida’s Panhandle beaches will also be hazardous.

“It is important to note that there will be a dangerous risk of rip currents along the Gulf Coast Monday through Wednesday as a result of the tropical rain storm,” DaSilva warned.

The cold front follows the tropical rain shower Sara

Temperatures across Florida will experience a fairly significant drop immediately following Tropical Rain Rain Sara.

Temperatures in Florida will begin to drop Wednesday night. In North Florida, temperatures will drop as much as 15 degrees on Thursday, with highs in the mid to low 60s and lows into the 40s. South Florida won’t see the same dramatic drops, but will see cool nights.

The cold front will drop temperatures throughout the weekend before returning to normal on Monday.

How cold does it get in Florida?

North and Central America will see the most dramatic declines, but South Florida will also enjoy some cooler weather. Here’s a quick look at temperatures around Florida.

Pensacola

  • Monday: High 79, low 72
  • Tuesday: High 77, low 64
  • Wednesday: High 73, low 47
  • Thursday: High 63, low 45
  • Friday: High 63, low 45
  • Saturday: High 64, low 48

Jacksonville

  • Monday: High 77, low 60
  • Tuesday: High 81, low 67
  • Wednesday: High 77, low 50
  • Thursday: High 65, low 47
  • Friday: High 63, low 45
  • Saturday: High 65, low 46

Orlando/Melbourn

  • Monday: High 79, low 61
  • Tuesday: High 84, low 70
  • Wednesday: High 80s, low 54s
  • Thursday: High 67, low 47
  • Friday: High 67, low 45
  • Saturday: High 68, low 46

Miami

  • Monday: High 81, low 72
  • Tuesday: High 81, low 72
  • Wednesday: High 84, low 68
  • Thursday: High 77, low 58
  • Friday: High 75, low 57
  • Saturday: High 75, low 59

Key West

  • Monday: High 84, low 76
  • Tuesday: High 84, low 77
  • Wednesday: High 84, low 71
  • Thursday: High 82, low 68
  • Friday: High 78, low 68
  • Saturday: High 77, low 68

Will there be a tropical storm in December 2024?

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is quite climactic as it looks to end on November 30th. However, that date won’t magically stop systems from restarting in December.

In late October, AccuWeather warned that a tropical storm was on its way in December, but the good news is that this will likely only be a novelty.

According to DaSilva, a tropical or subtropical storm could emerge in the mid-Atlantic in early December, but any impact on the U.S. is highly unlikely.

Is a hurricane or storm coming to Florida?

No! The National Hurricane Center is now showing tropical cyclone activity.

Pensacola area weather for the week of November 18-24

A wet week can be expected in the Pensacola area, followed by cooler, drier conditions. Temperatures will fluctuate with highs in the 70s and 80s and lows from the mid 50s to 40s as we get closer to the end of the week, according to the National Weather Service Office Mobile/Pensacola.

  • Tuesday November 19th — Showers and thunderstorms are also possible before 3 p.m. on Tuesday. Some storms produce heavy rainfall between 1 and 2 inches. There is a 20% chance of showers before 9pm on Tuesday evening. Highs will be around 75 degrees, with lows around 64 degrees.
  • Wednesday, November 20 – Wednesday is expected to be sunny, with a high near 75 degrees and a low around 45 degrees.
  • Thursday, November 21 — Thursday marks the start of a cold front. It will be sunny, with a high around 64 degrees and a low around 44 degrees.
  • Friday November 22 Friday will be sunny, with a high around 61 degrees and a low around 41 degrees.
  • Saturday November 23 — Saturday will be sunny with a high around 63 degrees and a low around 47 degrees.
  • Sunday November 24th — Sunday will be sunny, with a high around 70 degrees and a low around 59 degrees.

Pensacola Beach weather and flags

Pensacola Beach is under a number of warnings and advisories due to the remnants of Tropical Storm Sara.

A high rip current risk is in effect through Wednesday afternoon in the coastal counties of Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa.

A coastal flooding advisory will also be in effect in these areas from 6pm Monday to 6am Tuesday. According to the NWS, affected areas may experience flooded lots, parks and roads, with only isolated road closures expected.

There is an advisory for high surfing speeds from Monday 6:00 PM to Wednesday 6:00 AM. The NWS expects large breaking waves between 5 and 8 feet in the surf zone.

Pensacola Beach said moderate to high currents will occur through Friday National Weather Service Office Mobile/Pensacola.

  • Current flag conditions at Pensacola Beach: Double red flag
  • Current water temperature: 74 degrees.
  • The beach flag forecast for tomorrow: 10% red flag, 90% double red flag