Wind Advisory; Gale Warning issued as strong storms expected Tuesday night

It was a warmer and more humid start to the day Tuesday, thanks to a shift in the wind direction, but the weather has continued to deteriorate throughout the day into the evening.

Lows Tuesday morning were in the mid-to-upper 70s with a strong south wind.

According to Local 10 meteorologist Betty Davis, the main line of storms are expected to roll in Tuesday night at around 10 p.m. associated with a cold front.

A few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible in the evening into early Wednesday ahead of the approaching cold front.

Damaging winds and isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out.

A Wind Advisory has been issued, effective from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday as sustained winds are expected to reach 20-30 mph with gusts as high as 40-45 mph.

Dangerous marine and beach conditions continue Tuesday and will gradually subside Wednesday. A Gale Warning is in effect until early Wednesday morning.

Minor coastal flooding is possible Tuesday for Collier and Mainland Monroe. A Coastal Flood Statement is in effect from 7 a.m. Tuesday until Wednesday evening.

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