Dangerous weekend storms threatening Florida

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a 5% Tornado threat for Saturday across the Florida Peninsula. Severe thunderstorms are expected to affect the Florida Peninsula and Keys on Saturday night, potentially bringing about tornadoes and strong, damaging wind gusts. Stay alert and take necessary precautions.

A statement from NWS Miami indicates that beach and marine conditions will remain highly perilous today, characterized by gale-force winds, high waves, substantial surf, and rip currents. If you have plans for boating, exercise extreme caution. Conditions are anticipated to worsen over the weekend and extend along the East Coast.

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