Hazardous Weather Outlook
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
709 FLUS42 KMLB 040910 HWOMLB Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Melbourne FL 510 AM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024 AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159- 164-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-647-747-050000- 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- 510 AM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT. .EXCESSIVE HEAT IMPACT... Dangerous heat and humidity this afternoon will combine to produce heat index values of 105 to 110 areawide. A Heat Advisory has been issued and will be in effect through 6 PM this evening. If outdoors, plan to take frequent breaks in air conditioning or shaded areas, stay well-hydrated, and know the signs of heat stress. This level of heat can affect anyone without adequate cooling and hydration. .THUNDERSTORM IMPACT... Scattered lightning storms are expected to develop this afternoon, with the highest coverage focused from Daytona Beach and Titusville, moving west to the Orlando and Leesburg area by early evening. The main threats from organized storms will be gusty winds to 45 mph, frequent lightning strikes, and locally heavy rain that leads to minor, short-lived flooding. .RIP CURRENT AND SURF IMPACT... A High Risk of life-threatening rip currents is forecast today for beaches along the Volusia and northern Brevard County coastline. Here, entering the water is strongly discouraged. Farther south, a moderate risk of rip currents exists, so remember to swim near a lifeguard and never enter the ocean alone. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY. Above normal temperatures and humid conditions will continue into this weekend and next week. Peak heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees inland Friday and Saturday will expand to much of the area Sunday into next week. This stretch of heat will prolong the risk for heat-related illness. Residents and visitors planning to be outdoors are encouraged to practice heat safety by taking frequent breaks in air-conditioned or shaded spaces and staying well- hydrated. A lower chance for afternoon rain and lightning storms exists Friday and Saturday, before increasing again Sunday into next week. Occasional to frequent lightning, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall will accompany the most organized activity. A moderate risk of dangerous rip currents will continue into the weekend. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight. $$ Schaper