STATEWIDE — As a cold front brings a line of potential severe storms and showers across the state Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for 49 counties. 

Counties included in the executive order are: 

Alachua, Baker, Bay, Bradford, Brevard, Calhoun, Citrus, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Escambia, Flagler, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Gulf, Hamilton, Hernando, Hillsborough, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lake, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Marion, Nassau, Okaloosa, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Santa Rosa, Seminole, Sumter, St. Johns, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, Volusia, Wakulla, Walton, and Washington counties.

What You Need To Know

  • Strong wind gusts will be the main concern

  • WATCH ABOVE: Gov. Ron DeSantis discusses storm preparations

  • Isolated tornadoes are possible

  • Rain will be heavy at times

  • Coastal flooding is also possible

Winds will pick up ahead of a cold front Tuesday afternoon, with gusts potentially reaching up to 50 mph.

A line of storms will move through the area between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., bringing high winds and heavy rain.

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Much of Central Florida is under a slight risk (level 2 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms. Although the risk becomes enhanced (level 3 out of 5) for areas farther north.

An isolated tornado or two will also be possible along this line of storms.

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A steady south wind could also bring some coastal flooding to the Gulf coast during high tide Tuesday night. A surge of 2 to 3 feet is possible, with some areas to the north potentially seeing up to 4 feet.

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Conditions will improve late Tuesday night as winds gradually lessen and rain moves out.

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