Torrential rainfall and flooding are no longer in the forecast for Central Florida as Subtropical Storm Alberto tracks toward Panama City, according to WFTV meteorologist George Waldenberger.
The flood watch for Central Florida has been canceled as drier air moves into Central Florida moves into the area, limiting the chance for widespread heavy rain tonight through Monday morning.
The drier air has wrapped in around Alberto, now headed toward the Florida Panhandle, with an anticipated landfall Monday near or west of Panama City.
Scattered showers moved across parts of the area Sunday, with rain winding down by evening. More rain is expected on Memorial Day, mainly during the afternoon.
The rain chance for Memorial Day has significantly reduced since Alberto has tracked further west away from mainland Florida.
Alberto is forecast to make landfall in northwest Florida Monday.
#Subtropical Storm #Alberto about 100 mi. from closest tip of #Florida #Panhandle, no change in intensity expected between now and tomorrow's landfall. #WFTV pic.twitter.com/FuMlln8GaB
— George Waldenberger (@GWaldenWFTV) May 27, 2018
For Central Florida, the Monday weather pattern will be back to a normal summer day, with hotter temperatures and scattered storms developing in the afternoon.
Alberto latest
Subtropical Storm Alberto continues to move north, north west with no change in strength. It is expected to make landfall near Panama City sometime Monday.
The Tropical Storm Warning along the west coast of Florida south of the Anclote River has ended, according to the National Hurricane Center.
The Storm Surge Warning for the northern Gulf Coast of west of Navarre, Florida has ended.
The storm is being called -- and appears on satellite imagery to be -- subtropical, which means the storm does not yet have a full warm core.
Alberto is likely to strengthen as winds increase and as the storm becomes more dependent on warm water below it.
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Heavy outer rain bands/squalls from #Alberto will bring some heavy downpours starting late Saturday and on Sunday. Here's a look at the estimates through Sunday evening. More Monday! pic.twitter.com/1gShA9oU4V
— tom terry (@TTerryWFTV) May 25, 2018
Never, never drive through flooded roadways. Water might be deeper than expected.
— Irene Sans (@IreneSans) May 25, 2018
Tropical storm force winds to Central Florida are not likely, but rain will be the main impact.
Get some board games for the kids.. get them away from electronics & teach them your tricks! :) pic.twitter.com/XYVmVDnVgb
Storm Surge Watch: Horseshoe Beach to mouth of the Mississippi River. 2-4' along panhandle of FL pic.twitter.com/M3kzGGMPB1
— tom terry (@TTerryWFTV) May 25, 2018
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