One product issued by NWS for: Orlando FL
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Melbourne FL 505 AM EDT Thu Sep 9 2021 AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>047-053-054-058-059-064-141- 144-147-091600- 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-Southern Brevard-Osceola- Indian River-Okeechobee-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Southern Lake-Northern Brevard- 505 AM EDT Thu Sep 9 2021 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT. .THUNDERSTORM IMPACT... Increasing moisture, instability and wind fields will lead to scattered to numerous showers and lightning storms across east central Florida today, Activity is expected to begin spreading across areas northwest of Interstate 4 later this morning, then increase in coverage and intensity through this afternoon. Today`s storms will move rapidly northeast at 25 to 35 mph. The greatest chance for strong to severe storms today will be north of Lake Kissimmee and Melbourne, with wind gusts in excess of 50 mph, frequent cloud to ground lightning and downpours of 1 to 2 inches possible. Move indoors to safety at the first sign of threatening skies, or if you hear thunder. .MARINE THUNDERSTORM GUST IMPACT... Storms moving rapidly from southwest to northeast will be capable of producing wind gusts at or above 35 knots over inland lakes, the Intracoastal Waterway, and local Atlantic waters. The threat will be especially high from Sebastian Inlet northward. Boaters should remain aware to the likelihood of strong to severe storms approaching rapidly from the southwest and seek safe harbor well in advance. .WIND AND SEA IMPACT... Swells from distant Hurricane Larry will build as high as 6 to 8 feet well offshore the coasts of Volusia and Brevard Counties through tonight. In addition, southwest to west winds will increase to between 15 and 20 knots well offshore Volusia County as Tropical Cyclone Mindy moves offshore the Georgia coast later today. A Small Craft Advisory has been issued for the Volusia County waters beyond 20 nautical miles. Small craft should exercise caution near the Volusia Coast, as well as the waters offshore Brevard County. Conditions will remain hazardous near inlets along the entire east central Florida coast. .RIP CURRENT IMPACT... Building long period swells from distant Hurricane Larry will maintain the High Risk for life-threatening rip currents at area beaches today. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged due to the building surf and increasing threat for numerous strong rip currents. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY. Rough surf and a High Risk of dangerous rip currents will continue through Friday, with poor boating conditions also expected. While swells from Larry will subside this weekend, the rip current threat will remain high. Scattered to numerous afternoon showers and lightning storms are expected each day through the weekend. Frequent lightning, gusty winds, and minor flooding from torrential downpours will be possible with a few stronger storms each day. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters should monitor weather conditions and self activate if a warning is issued for their area. $$ Cristaldi