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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
744 AM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

...New AVIATION...

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFs)
Issued at 744 AM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

Stratus leading to some IFR/MVFR cigs and spots of MVFR
visibilities will continue through early this morning, primarily
near to north of a line from KMCO to KTIX. However, should see
gradually improvement back to VFR across these sites toward or
just after 15Z as this cloud deck lifts and breaks up with daytime
heating. Light morning flow will gradually transition onshore
along the coast in the afternoon. This NNE/NE flow will move into
the interior by late in the day or early evening. ISOLD-SCT
showers and lightning storms are forecast in the afternoon/early
evening, but not confident in any TEMPO groups just yet. Will
continue to handle with "Vicinity" wording for now.


&&

.PREVIOUS DISCUSSION...
Issued at 445 AM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

Key Messages:

-Scattered showers and storms are forecast this week.
-A high risk of rip currents exists at area beaches.
-Poor to hazardous boating conditions continue.
-Astronomical high tides will promote higher than normal tide
cycles. A Coastal Flood Advisory has been issued.

Current-Tonight...Isolated convective activity across Osceola
county late last night has gradually moved eastward through the
early morning hours, finally moving offshore Cape Canaveral.
Otherwise, mostly quiet across the local CWA. Have kept a broad
mention of patchy fog from southern Brevard and Osceola counties
southward ahead of sunrise. However, confidence in this scenario
is dwindling due to increasing high cloud cover.

06Z analysis charts show a surface boundary stretched across the
Florida peninsula this morning. Where not obstructed by cloud cover,
GOES-16 PWAT imagery indicates a band of drier air in place. Models
suggest the driest air remaining centered between Cape Canaveral and
Lake Okeechobee. A moisture gradient to the north will host the
greatest focus of scattered afternoon showers and storms. The
current forecast calls for 30-50% PoPs north of a line from Cape
Canaveral to Lake Marion. Isolated stronger storms will be capable
of occasional to frequent lightning strikes, wind gusts of 45-50
mph and locally heavy rainfall. High temperatures will remain in
the low 90s with peak heat index values forecast between 98-104.

Long period onshore flow from PTC8 and astronomical high tides will
continue to promote poor to hazardous marine and beach conditions.
Recent observations at Trident pier have shown tidal levels up to
2.05 ft above the mean higher high water datum, and a Coastal Flood
Advisory has been issued along the central Florida Atlantic Coast
through the next several high tide cycles. Over the local marine
area, seas near 7 ft have been observed, and the Small Craft
Advisory across the offshore waters has been extended to include
nearshore Volusia and Brevard. At area beaches, there is a high risk
of life threatening rip currents.

Tuesday...The aforementioned surface boundary lifts northward across
the area on Tuesday, temporarily settling across north Florida.
Aloft, a 500mb shortwave swings southeastward across the Florida
peninsula. Mid-level moisture recovers some compared to Monday while
PWATs remain shy of 2" (1.7-1.9"). Low level moisture should still
be sufficient enough to support scattered afternoon convection with
PoPs ranging 30-50 percent. Isolated strong storm hazards continue
to remain occasional to frequent lightning strikes, gusty winds, and
locally heavy downpours. Afternoon temperatures remain near seasonal
in the low 90s with peak heat index values between 99-105. Onshore
long period swells around 9 seconds will continue to promote a
high risk of life threatening rip currents at area beaches.

Wednesday-Sunday...Mid level low pressure across the southeast U.S.
becomes absorbed into an open trough late week. A series of 500mb
vorticity pulses will move across the peninsula through the period.
The surface boundary across north Florida shifts back southward
across the area Thursday, moving into south Florida. A drier airmass
builds behind the boundary while moisture piles up to its south.
Coverage of showers and storms remains mostly scattered through the
extended period with the greatest coverage forecast on Thursday
(50-60%). High temperatures in the low 90s cool into the upper
80s by the weekend.

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.MARINE...
Issued at 445 AM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

Today-Tonight...Long period onshore swell from PTC8 will continue to
promote poor to hazardous boating conditions. Early morning
observations from NOAA Buoy 41009 and NOAA Buoy 41070 have shown
seas increasing near 7 ft, and the Small Craft Advisory across the
offshore waters has been expanded to include nearshore Volusia and
nearshore Brevard. Small craft should exercise caution across the
nearshore Treasure Coast. Seas are forecast to subside to 5-6 ft
nearshore late this afternoon, while hazardous seas of 7-8 ft
continue into the late evening offshore. Winds will remain light
throughout the day, generally remaining 10 kts or less. Isolated to
scattered showers and storms are forecast.

Tuesday-Friday...Seas subside Tuesday, settling around 3-4 ft
Wednesday afternoon. Variable winds continue into late week while
remaining 10 kts or less. Scattered to numerous showers and
scattered lighting storms are forecast each day.

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.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
DAB  87  73  90  73 /  40  20  40  20
MCO  90  75  92  75 /  40  20  50  10
MLB  90  76  90  75 /  20  20  40  30
VRB  92  75  90  74 /  20  20  50  40
LEE  89  73  90  74 /  40  20  30  10
SFB  89  73  91  74 /  50  20  50  10
ORL  90  75  92  75 /  50  20  50  10
FPR  92  75  90  73 /  20  20  50  40

&&

.MLB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...Coastal Flood Advisory until midnight EDT Tuesday night for
     FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747.

AM...Small Craft Advisory until 5 PM EDT this afternoon for AMZ550-
     552.

     Small Craft Advisory until 2 AM EDT Tuesday for AMZ570-572-575.

&&

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DISCUSSION...Law/Weitlich
AVIATION...Sedlock