Hazardous Weather Outlook
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
854 FLUS42 KMLB 091004 HWOMLB Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Melbourne FL 604 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024 AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159- 164-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-647-747-100000- 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- 604 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT. .EXCESSIVE HEAT IMPACT... Peak heat indices are forecast to reach 99-101 across east central Florida this afternoon. While these conditions are fairly common during Florida summers, most people 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... Southeast to south winds will increase 15 to 20 knots this afternoon and evening over most of the Atlantic waters. Small craft should exercise caution. .FIRE WEATHER IMPACT... Unseasonably hot temperatures, low humidity and southwest winds will produce a High fire weather danger across all of east central Florida. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY. Near record high temperatures are forecast again 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 Friday due to hot temperatures, low humidity and increasing southwest winds. Scattered lightning storms are possible Friday mainly during the afternoon 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 today and tonight. $$ Kelly