Hazardous Weather Outlook
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
493 FLUS42 KMLB 140201 HWOMLB Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Melbourne FL 1001 PM EDT Mon May 13 2024 AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159- 164-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-647-747-141215- 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- 1001 PM EDT Mon May 13 2024 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA. .DAY ONE...TONIGHT. .THUNDERSTORM IMPACT... Isolated to scattered storms are ongoing across the north, mainly north of Sanford, as well as across the southern Treasure Coast. Additional storms will be possible into tonight across the north, mainly from Orlando to Melbourne northward, and along the coast. Main storm hazards will be occasional to frequent lightning strikes, gusty winds of 40 to 50 mph with isolated up to 60 mph possible, hail up to 1 inch, and locally heavy downpours. This evening`s storms could produce lightning strikes well away from the rain. When thunder roars, go indoors! .FLOOD IMPACT... Areas that see repeated storms into this evening could experience localized, minor flooding of urban and poorly drained locations. .RIP CURRENT IMPACT... There is a moderate risk of life-threatening rip currents at all central Florida Atlantic beaches tonight. .MARINE THUNDERSTORM GUST IMPACT... Offshore-moving lightning storms are possible along the coast this evening. A few erratic wind gusts to 35 to 45 knots may occur in their vicinity. Be prepared to return to port if you see dark storm clouds approaching. .WIND AND SEA IMPACT... Outside of storms, southeast winds will freshen to 15 to 20 knots over the local Atlantic waters this evening and tonight, and intracoastal waters will become choppy. A Small Craft Advisory has is in effect for waters beyond 20 nautical miles. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY. An approaching cold front, rich moisture, and unusually strong winds aloft will continue to spark scattered storms from time to time through at least midweek. A few storms could become strong to severe. Several afternoons of well-above-normal temperatures are forecast through this week, beginning tomorrow when much of the area should reach well into the 90s. Overnight lows only dropping into the low to mid 70s will prolong the duration of uncomfortable temperatures. A low to moderate risk of heat-related illness will persist for those sensitive to the heat. Poor to hazardous boating conditions will persist over the local Atlantic waters through Wednesday. A moderate risk of life-threatening rip currents is expected again on Tuesday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters should monitor the weather and self activate if needed. $$ Kelly/Watson