FLORIDA — A developing frontal boundary could trigger scattered storms across parts of the peninsula later Saturday, with the Storm Prediction Center outlining areas of concern mainly across central and southern sections of the state.
SPC Highlights Central and South Florida for Saturday
The Severe Weather Outlook valid Saturday, February 28, 2026, shows a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) extending from portions of east-central Florida southward into South Florida.
Cities included within the shaded green risk zone include Orlando, Tampa, Melbourne, Okeechobee, Fort Pierce, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Naples, Sarasota, and Fort Myers. The darker green shading indicates where storm coverage and isolated stronger cells could develop later in the day.
Northern Florida, including Tallahassee, Panama City, Destin, and Pensacola, remains outside the highlighted risk area, suggesting the primary instability and frontal interaction will focus farther south.
Frontal Energy Could Spark Afternoon Storms
The setup points to frontal line energy interacting with daytime heating, especially across central and southern Florida. As temperatures climb through the afternoon, localized instability may allow thunderstorms to develop along and ahead of the boundary…