A Gulf low will approach the area from the west beginning this morning, bringing a long period of windy conditions to coastal areas from Franklin county westward to Walton county

A Gulf low will approach the area from the west beginning this morning, bringing a long period of windy conditions to coastal areas from Franklin county westward to Walton county. This long duration of windy conditions could cause some impacts to trees and power lines in some areas near the coast as rainfall gradually saturates the ground.

Rainfall amounts through Thursday are expected to range from 1 to 3 inches across the Florida panhandle and western big bend with lesser amounts elsewhere. Given the recent dry conditions, this rain will be beneficial overall, and flooding from rainfall is not expected to be a big concern. The one potential flooding concern from rainfall would be urban areas right along the coast if a heavier rain band sets up over those areas, but confidence in pinpointing that is low.