Hazardous Weather Outlook
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
120 FLUS42 KMLB 231822 AAA HWOMLB Hazardous Weather Outlook...Updated National Weather Service Melbourne FL 220 PM EDT Mon Sep 23 2024 AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159- 164-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-647-747-240000- 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- 220 PM EDT Mon Sep 23 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Florida. .DAY ONE...Afternoon and tonight. .THUNDERSTORM IMPACT... Isolated lightning storms are possible today south of Orlando. 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. .RIVER FLOOD IMPACT... The Saint Johns River near Astor is forecast to remain in Moderate Flood Stage into late week, before falling into Minor Flood Stage on Saturday. However, increasing heavy rain potential later this week and into the weekend near or upstream from Astor may halt the river`s decline. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Isolated lightning storms are forecast through early this week, mainly south of Orlando. 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 through the week and into the weekend. Flooding along the Saint Johns River, particularly at Astor, will continue through this week at least. Potential Tropical Cyclone nine is forecast to develop further and quickly between the northwest Caribbean and eastern Gulf over the next couple of days. It is too early to determine specific impacts this may bring to East Central Florida. However, shower and lightning storm chances look to increase Wednesday into the weekend and there is a growing concern for heavy rainfall. Other hazards such as strong winds and tornadoes may also come into play. 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 this afternoon and tonight. $$ Sedlock/Kelly