More than two dozen counties across central and southern Florida were warned of elevated fire weather risks on Thursday.

An increased fire threat is looming over South Florida on Thursday, driven by low humidity, gusty winds, and dry fuel.

A strong cold front is approaching Florida, bringing threats for severe weather to several areas through Wednesday. At about 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, the National Weather Service declared a tornado watch for the Tallahassee area and Big Bend,

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"Florida this year will be fighting drier weather this spring. North Florida and the Panhandle will have the highest risk for severe weather and tornadoes," said Alexander Duffus, AccuWeather meteorologist and long-range severe weather expert, in a telephone interview.

NOAA lost more than 880 probationary employees in the latest wave of federal firings, with possibly more to come.

A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for several Florida regions, including Treasure Coast, Palm Beaches and Melbourne. The National Weather Service (NWS) alert has been issued from Thursday, from morning through evening (11 AM to 7 PM).

Accurate weather data is vital to Floridians who live in a state threatened by hurricanes. NOAA's role and the firings from DOGE.

Deputies are responding to a shots fired disturbance Thursday morning at Corry Station in Escambia County, according to Florida sheriff's officials.