Polk County, FL — Threat Level Today
As of Oct 14, 04:17 AM ET, Polk County, Florida is at WATCH (38/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Thunderstorms expected Thursday.
Updated Oct 14, 04:17 AM ET · 14 federal data sources
38 /100
WATCH
Conditions worth monitoring.
- ▸ Thunderstorms expected Thursday
- ▸ Florida grid at 91.9% of 7-day peak
- ▸ Lynne fire 82.5 mi away (2 acres)
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | No active NWS alerts |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | Lynne 82.5 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | None M2.5+ in region |
| POWER GRID | Florida at 91.9% of 7-day peak · 0.2% of Florida customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in Florida |
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