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A cold front will move through Central and South Florida this weekend. There is a chance some storms will become severe and cause flash floods.

Damaging winds, hail, and an isolated tornado are possible starting Friday for parts of the Panhandle while the risk moves east on Saturday. Flash floods are also possible.

For Florida, hurricane season prep starts with understanding that not all risk looks the same. Hurricane impacts can include storm surge, inland flooding, destructive wind, tornadoes, and more.

Early Sunday's rain produced between half and three-quarters of an inch across parts of southeast Florida, and the atmosphere continues drenched, so there are more rains on the way moving across South Florida.

The first named cyclone in the Atlantic basin typically forms around June 20, with meteorologists tracking the first hurricane by Aug. 11. The first named storm will be Arthur.

In Florida, evacuation and final preparations need to happen before conditions deteriorate—because the safe window often closes faster than expected.

During storm season focusing on protection during the storm is mission critical. And in Florida, that can mean wind, water, and tornadoes all unfolding at the same time.

Much of Florida is getting June-July heat at the start of May. High humidity will make the already high temperatures feel even hotter across the Peninsula this weekend.

Some isolated storms could turn severe this weekend, potentially producing damaging winds.

In Florida, hurricane preparation works best when it begins before the season ever tests it—even a small step now can lower risk and reduce pressure later.