Hazardous Weather Outlook
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
149 FLUS42 KMLB 081551 HWOMLB Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Melbourne FL 1151 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024 AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159- 164-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-647-747-090200- 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- 1151 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA. .DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT. .THUNDERSTORM IMPACT... Isolated thunderstorms are possible as a result of the sea breeze collision this evening, mainly between 6pm-9pm across portions of Volusia, Seminole, Orange and Osceola counties. The primary threat will be occasional lightning strikes. .EXCESSIVE HEAT IMPACT... Peak heat indices are forecast to reach 99-101 across the interior counties and inland portions of the coastal counties with mid 90s along the coast. While these conditions are fairly common during Florida summers and are below Heat Advisory criteria, most are not yet acclimated to the heat this season. For those exposed to the direct sun for extended periods, this heat can be dangerous to anyone without proper hydration or access to adequate cooling breaks. .RIP CURRENT IMPACT... A Moderate Risk of dangerous rip currents continues at all central Florida Atlantic beaches. Always swim near a lifeguard, and never swim alone. .WIND AND SEA IMPACT... South winds will increase 15 to 20 knots this evening over the open Atlantic. Small craft should exercise caution. .FIRE WEATHER IMPACT... A Moderate fire weather danger exists today for low humidity over the interior, dropping between 35 and 40 percent. Along the coast, humidities will be higher but east to southeast winds will increase 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph behind the sea breeze. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY. Near record high temperatures are forecast through Friday. Heat at this level can affect anyone working outside and/or those in direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Remember to take breaks from the heat and stay hydrated. A Moderate risk of rip currents is expected to continue through much of this week. A Moderate to High fire danger will exist Thursday and Friday due to hot temperatures, low humidity and increasing southwest winds. Scattered lightning storms are possible Friday and Saturday mainly during the afternoons as a frontal boundary sags into central Florida. A higher coverage of rain and storms may develop next week along a stalled frontal boundary. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed this afternoon and tonight. $$ Fehling/Kelly