Tornado watch for North Florida, Flagler and St. Johns Counties Monday

The National Weather Service says a tornado watch is in effect for Flagler and St. Johns Counties, as well as other areas of North Florida today, Feb. 25, 2013, until 8 p.m. Small craft advisories are also in effect for “…the outer coastal waters.” The Hazardous Weather Outlook issued early Monday afternoon warns of “…isolated to scattered thunderstorms…with some storms capable of producing large hail…gusty winds and…isolated tornadoes.” The warning comes as a warm front moves north over northeast Florida today and tonight, according to forecasters.

Otherwise, the National Weather Service forecast for Flagler County calls for cloudy skies with scattered showers today with highs in the upper 70s inland and in the mid 70s along the coast. Northeast winds at 10 to 15 miles per hour are forecast, with a 50 percent chance of rain.

The 50 percent chance of rain is also predicted for this evening, with cloudy skies and scattered showers. Lows tonight are expected in the mid 60s. Winds will be east at 10 to 15 miles per hour, shifting to southeast 5 to 10 miles per hour after midnight.

Click here to visit the National Weather Service in Jacksonville website.

You can contact Mike Royer at mroyer5@yahoo.com

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