Hazardous Weather Outlook
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
617 FLUS42 KMLB 080922 HWOMLB Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Melbourne FL 522 AM EDT Mon Jul 8 2024 AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159- 164-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-647-747-090200- 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- 522 AM EDT Mon Jul 8 2024 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT. .THUNDERSTORM IMPACT... Numerous to scattered showers and isolated to scattered lighting storms are forecast to develop this afternoon and early evening. The main storm hazards with slow moving showers and storms will be locally heavy rainfall, wind gusts up to 40 to 50mph, and occasional to frequent lightning strikes. .EXCESSIVE RAINFALL IMPACT... Slow moving showers and lightning storms are forecast this afternoon which will have the potential to produce 1 to 3" in 60 to 90 minutes with local amounts up to 4+." The potential exists for minor flooding of low-lying areas and roadways. A Marginal Risk for excessive rainfall exists over portions of Lake, Volusia, Orange Seminole, and northern Brevard county today for this reason. .EXCESSIVE HEAT IMPACT... A Heat Advisory is in effect today for all of east central Florida. Afternoon temperatures in the mid 90s and high humidity will combine to result in Heat Index values between 105 to 112. This level of heat can affect anyone without adequate precautions. It is recommended to take frequent breaks from the heat and drink plenty of fluids. .RIP CURRENT AND SURF IMPACT... There is a Moderate Risk of dangerous rip currents at all central Florida Atlantic beaches. Remember to swim near a lifeguard and never swim alone. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY. Shower and lightning storm coverage will remain high through at least Tuesday. Occasional to frequent lightning strikes, wind gusts up to 30 to 40 mph, and heavy rainfall with minor flooding of low-lying areas and roadways will accompany the most organized activity. At least a Moderate risk of dangerous rip currents will continue at area beaches into mid next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight. $$ Fehling