Hazardous Weather Outlook
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
803 FLUS42 KMLB 070912 HWOMLB Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Melbourne FL 512 AM EDT Fri Jun 7 2024 AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159- 164-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-647-747-080200- 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- 512 AM EDT Fri Jun 7 2024 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT. .THUNDERSTORM IMPACT... Scattered showers and lightning storms are expected from mid to late afternoon through early evening, as a sea breeze collision occurs near and just west of Interstate 95. Gusty winds, locally heavy rainfall, and small hail are possible in the strongest storms. Activity will gradually dissipate as it pushes east and eventually offshore this evening. .EXCESSIVE HEAT IMPACT... Hotter than normal temperatures continue today with highs in the mid 90s and heat indices between 102 to 107 degrees. If spending time outdoors, it is recommended to remain well hydrated and to take breaks in the shade or in an air-conditioned space to avoid heat exhaustion. .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 persist today, as hot temperatures and ongoing drought conditions persist over much of the area. Any new or ongoing brush fires may spread behind the sea breezes as they move inland. Lightning strikes and gusty winds are possible from afternoon and evening storms, leading to additional fire weather concerns. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY. Decreased shower and storm chances will continue this weekend, increasing once again by the early to middle part of next week. Hot temperatures will continue into the weekend with near record highs in the mid to upper 90s and heat indices reaching at least 100 to 107 degrees. A moderate to major HeatRisk is outlooked for much of central Florida, with urban areas reaching an extreme risk on Sunday. This level of heat can affect anyone without adequate cooling and hydration. Sensitive to near critical fire weather conditions are forecast this weekend as hotter than normal temperatures and drought conditions persist. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight. $$ Schaper