Hazardous Weather Outlook
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
229 FLUS42 KMLB 280922 HWOMLB Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Melbourne FL 522 AM EDT Fri Jun 28 2024 AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159- 164-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-647-747-290000- 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- 522 AM EDT Fri Jun 28 2024 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT. .THUNDERSTORM IMPACT... Scattered to numerous showers and storms are forecast to develop into this afternoon and evening, as sea breeze boundaries push inland and collide across east central Florida, mainly west of I-95. Storms will generally move slowly toward the east, with some of this activity potentially pushing back toward the coast and just offshore through late afternoon and early evening. Some stronger storms will again be possible, with the main threats being frequent lightning strikes, gusty winds to 40 to 50 mph and locally heavy rainfall. .EXCESSIVE RAINFALL IMPACT... Slower moving or persistent storms will be capable of producing locally heavy rainfall up to 2 to 4 inches today. This may lead to temporary minor flooding of roadways and poor drainage areas. .EXCESSIVE HEAT IMPACT... Hot and humid conditions continue today, and a Moderate to Major Heat Risk exists across the area. Highs will reach the low to mid 90s this afternoon, with peak heat index values around 102 to 107 before increasing storms and cloud cover later into the afternoon begin to bring some relief. If outdoors today, remain well hydrated and take plenty of breaks inside air conditioned spaces. .RIP CURRENT AND SURF IMPACT... A Moderate Risk of rip currents continues at all central Florida Atlantic beaches today. Always swim near a lifeguard and never swim alone. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY. Scattered to numerous showers and lightning storms are forecast each day, mainly during the afternoon and early evening. The primary threats will be cloud-to-ground lightning strikes, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Hot and humid conditions will continue with a Moderate to Major Heat Risk outlooked over east central Florida. It is recommended to take frequent breaks out of the sun and drink plenty of water during the hottest part of the days. A Low to Moderate Risk of rip currents is expected to continue through the weekend. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight. $$ Weitlich