Hazardous Weather Outlook
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
371 FLUS42 KMLB 150855 HWOMLB Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Melbourne FL 455 AM EDT Mon Jul 15 2024 AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159- 164-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-647-747-160200- 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- 455 AM EDT Mon Jul 15 2024 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT. .THUNDERSTORM IMPACT... Scattered to numerous showers and storms will be possible across east central Florida today, with the highest coverage forecast to occur near the I-4 corridor. Storms will be capable of producing frequent lightning strikes, wind gust of 40 to 50 mph, and heavy downpours. Weak steering flow aloft causing slow and erratic moving storms may lead to quick rainfall accumulations of 1 to 3 inches in spots, which could lead to localized flooding in low- lying and poorly drained urban areas. Activity is forecast to diminish before midnight. Continued isolated to scattered development across the local Atlantic waters overnight cannot fully be ruled out. .EXCESSIVE HEAT IMPACT... Temperatures are once again forecast to climb into the low to mid 90s, with peak heat indices ranging from 102 to 107. A Moderate to Major HeatRisk also exists across east central Florida today. Those spending extended periods of time outside are encouraged to take the proper precautions to prevent heat-related illness. Take frequent breaks in the shade or an air conditioned building and remain well hydrated. .RIP CURRENT AND SURF IMPACT... A Moderate Risk of rip currents will exist at all east central Florida beaches today. Always swim near a lifeguard and never enter the ocean alone. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY. Scattered lightning storms will be possible each afternoon and evening through the weekend. Greatest coverage will be across the interior where boundary collisions between the sea breezes and outflows are forecast to occur. Storms will be capable of producing frequent lightning strikes, gusty winds, and locally heavy rainfall. At least a Moderate risk of dangerous rip currents will continue at area beaches into mid week. Excessive heat is expected to continue through this week with a Moderate to Major Heat Risk. Afternoon high temperatures in the low to mid 90s will combine with high humidity to result in heat index values between 102 to 107 through at least the remainder of the work week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight. $$ Tollefsen