Hazardous Weather Outlook
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
006 FLUS42 KMLB 220832 HWOMLB Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Melbourne FL 432 AM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024 AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159- 164-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-647-747-230000- 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- 432 AM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Florida. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. .THUNDERSTORM IMPACT... Isolated lightning storms are possible today. Gusty winds to 40 mph, occasional lightning strikes, and brief heavy rain will accompany any stronger storms that develop. .RIP CURRENT AND SURF IMPACT... There is a Moderate Risk of rip currents at area beaches today. Always swim near a lifeguard and never swim alone. .COASTAL FLOOD IMPACT... Minor coastal flooding is expected during today`s late morning high tide cycle. Low lying streets, yards, and docks could become submerged. Water may reach the dune line or seawalls at our most vulnerable beaches. Never drive your vehicle through salt water. .RIVER FLOOD IMPACT... The Saint Johns River near Astor is forecast to remain in Moderate Flood Stage through Tuesday afternoon, before diminishing to Minor Flood Stage Tuesday night into Wednesday, where it will linger through the work week. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Isolated lightning storms are forecast through early this week. Brief heavy rain and gusty winds will accompany any stronger storms. A moderate to high risk of dangerous rip currents will continue at the beaches. Flooding along the Saint Johns River, particularly at Astor, will continue through at least this week. There is a high chance for tropical development in the northwest Caribbean this week. It is too early to determine what, if any, impacts this may bring to East Central Florida. However, shower and lightning storm chances look to increase into the weekend. Residents and visitors should continue to monitor the forecast and check back for the latest updates. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight. $$ Leahy