Hazardous Weather Outlook
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
051 FLUS42 KMLB 051023 HWOMLB Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Melbourne FL 623 AM EDT Wed Jun 5 2024 AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159- 164-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-647-747-060300- Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-Volusia- Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm- Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-Flagler Beach to Volusia- Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia- Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm- Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-Inland Volusia- Northern Lake-Orange-Seminole-Osceola-Okeechobee-Coastal Volusia- Southern Lake-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Inland Northern Brevard-Inland Indian River- Inland Saint Lucie-Inland Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Inland Southern Brevard- Mainland Southern Brevard-Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 623 AM EDT Wed Jun 5 2024 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT. .THUNDERSTORM IMPACT... Isolated showers and lightning storms are forecast this afternoon, mainly over the western interior and the Treasure Coast. The main hazards associated with lightning storms that develop this afternoon will be occasional cloud-to-ground lightning strikes. .EXCESSIVE HEAT IMPACT... Temperatures in the mid 90s over the interior combined with humidity will result in peak heat index values in the 100-104 degree range this afternoon. It is recommended to take breaks from the heat and stay hydrated if spending extended periods of time outdoors today. .RIP CURRENT IMPACT... A moderate risk for dangerous rip currents exists at area beaches today. Remember to swim near a lifeguard and never swim alone. .FIRE WEATHER IMPACT... Sensitive fire weather conditions will continue today with a moderate drought over much of east central Florida. Any new or ongoing brush fires may spread rapidly behind the sea breeze which will enhance the onshore flow. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY. A Marginal Risk for isolated strong to severe storms is forecast to the south of interstate 4 Thursday afternoon and evening with storms expected to generally move east over central Florida. Daily shower and storm chances increase Monday and into next week. Hot temperatures and increasing humidity will produce peak heat indices of 100 to 108 Thursday and Saturday, in addition to, 100 to 110 on Friday with near record temperatures. A Moderate to Major Heat Risk is outlooked over much of central Florida. This level of heat can affect anyone without adequate cooling and hydration. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight. $$ Fehling