Were heading for the Panhandle as spring is beginning to emerge nationwide. A reminder that the Florida Panhandle is more aligned with the American Southeast than it is with Peninsular Florida, where the weather is concerned. Let’s see how that plays into the forecast.

At 1255AM, ET, Fort Walton Beach was reporting a temperature of 64 degrees with clear skies. Temperatures dropped significantly just inland, and the warm air drifting ashore suggested the potential for some fog in the morning, especially with dew points nearly matching the air temperature. Strong low pressure in the Plains is belaboring the pattern, which would otherwise be counterintuitive, given the temperature dynamics.
A strong trough in the Plains is going to allow surface low pressure to intensify and shift to the northeast, all the while pulling in more warm Gulf air to the Panhandle. The day tomorrow will be warm and humid, however a cold front will arrive in Fort Walton Beach early on Thursday, bringing a chance for some light showers and a notably cooler day to follow.
Tomorrow – Warm with some morning haze, High 73, Low 59
Thursday – Morning showers, then clearing and cooler, High 66, Low 50

TWC: Tomorrow – Sunshine and some clouds High 73, Low 58
Thursday – Mostly sunny (Early rain), High 68, Low 52

AW: Tomorrow – Mostly sunny, breezy and pleasant; great day to be outside High 75, Low 57
Thursday – Sunny and windy (Early rain) High 68, Low 54

NWS: Tomorrow – Sunny, High 74, Low 55
Thursday – Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, (Early rain) High 67, Low 50

WB: Tomorrow – Sunny. (Late showers) High 72, Low 62
Thursday – Sunny cooler. Less humid (Early rain) High 67, Low 50

WN: Tomorrow – Mostly sunny (Late rain), High 74, Low 57
Thursday – Mostly sunny (Early rain), High 64, low 51

CLI: Tomorrow – Clear High 74, Low 56
Thursday – Sunny (Early rain) High 67, Low 46

Thursday, after the frontal passage, is expected to be non standard. Surprise! We have a bit of cloud debris collecting on the Mississippi Delta. Will this spread? I suspect it will.