Hazardous Weather Outlook
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
751 FLUS42 KMLB 180845 HWOMLB Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Melbourne FL 445 AM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024 AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159- 164-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-647-747-190130- 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- 445 AM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Florida. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. .THUNDERSTORM IMPACT... Scattered lightning storms are forecast across east central Florida today. The greatest coverage increases along the coast late in the afternoon and into the evening. Primary storm hazards will be occasional to frequent lightning strikes, wind gusts up to 40-50 mph, and localized heavy rainfall. .EXCESSIVE HEAT IMPACT... Heat and humidity will combine to produce peak afternoon heat index values of 100 to 105 degrees across east central Florida today. This will lead to a Minor to Moderate Heat Risk across much of the area. Take frequent breaks from the heat and stay well-hydrated. .RIP CURRENT AND SURF IMPACT... A HIGH risk for life-threatening rip currents exists at all area beaches. Entering the water is not advised. .COASTAL FLOOD IMPACT... High astronomical tides will produce above normal water levels around the times of high tide. This may cause minor inundation of low lying properties near inlets, nearby areas along the Intracoastal Waterway, and adjacent canals. Some docks may briefly get overtopped by water. .RIVER FLOOD IMPACT... The Saint Johns River near Astor is forecast to remain in Moderate Flood stage. The potential exists for additional rises if locally heavy rainfall develops over the river basin. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Scattered lightning storms are forecast through much of this week, mainly in the afternoon and evening. The main hazards will be locally heavy rainfall, lightning strikes, and gusty winds. A moderate to high risk of dangerous rip currents will continue at the beaches. High astronomical tides will continue to produce above normal water levels around the times of high tide for much of the week. This may cause minor inundation of low lying properties near inlets, nearby areas along the Intracoastal Waterway, and adjacent canals. Some docks may briefly get overtopped by water. Flooding along the Saint Johns River, particularly at Astor, will continue through the middle of next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight. $$ Law