Hazardous Weather Outlook
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
640 FLUS42 KMLB 190839 HWOMLB Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Melbourne FL 439 AM EDT Fri Jul 19 2024 AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159- 164-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-647-747-200000- 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- 439 AM EDT Fri Jul 19 2024 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT. .THUNDERSTORM IMPACT... Scattered to numerous showers and storms will develop this afternoon and evening. Initial development will be along the coast with the developing east coast sea breeze early this afternoon, with this activity increasing in coverage across the interior through mid afternoon and early evening. Some stronger storms will be possible, producing frequent lightning strikes, gusty winds to 40 to 50 mph and locally heavy rainfall of 1 to 3 inches. .EXCESSIVE HEAT IMPACT... Highs in the low to mid 90s and humid conditions will produce peak heat index values of 103 to 107 this afternoon. This will lead to a Moderate to Major Heat Risk across the area today. Those spending extended periods of time outside are encouraged to protect themselves from the sun and the heat by taking frequent breaks in the shade or an air conditioned building and remaining 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...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY. Scattered to numerous lightning storms will be possible each afternoon and evening through the weekend and into early next week. Greatest coverage will be across the interior where boundary collisions between the sea breeze and outflow boundaries are forecast to occur. Storms will be capable of producing frequent lightning strikes, gusty winds, and locally heavy rainfall. Increased humidity may lead to heat indices of 105 to 109 Saturday and Sunday, producing a Major to localized Extreme Heat Risk. Heat Advisories may be needed for portions of the area. Increased clouds and rain chances early next week will allow heat concerns to abate. At least a Moderate risk of dangerous rip currents will continue at area beaches into the weekend. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight. $$ Weitlich