Hazardous Weather Outlook
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
428 FLUS42 KMLB 070007 HWOMLB Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Melbourne FL 807 PM EDT Sat Jul 6 2024 AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159- 164-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-647-747-070900- 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- 807 PM EDT Sat Jul 6 2024 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA. .DAY ONE...TONIGHT. .THUNDERSTORM IMPACT... As of 8 PM, a stray storm or two capable of producing lightning strikes and gusty winds cannot be ruled out over the next couple of hours, though confidence in any activity developing remains low. .RIP CURRENT AND SURF IMPACT... A High Risk of strong, life-threatening rip currents continues at Volusia, Brevard, and Indian River beaches overnight. A Moderate Risk continues at St. Lucie and Martin county beaches. Entering the ocean at night is strongly discouraged! .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. Above normal temperatures and humid conditions will continue Sunday into early next week. Peak heat index values of 102 to 107 degrees will be common into early 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. Scattered lightning storms are forecast west of I-95 on Sunday, while a lower risk for showers and storms exists, again, along the coast. Shower and storm coverage will increase areawide Monday through much of the upcoming week. Occasional to frequent lightning strikes, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall will accompany the most organized activity. At least a Moderate risk of dangerous rip currents will continue into early next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed tonight. $$ Tollefsen