Hazardous Weather Outlook
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
342 FLUS42 KMLB 030735 HWOMLB Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Melbourne FL 335 AM EDT Wed Jul 3 2024 AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159- 164-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-647-747-032345- 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- 335 AM EDT Wed Jul 3 2024 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT. .THUNDERSTORM IMPACT... Scattered lightning storms are forecast to develop this afternoon and evening, with coverage relatively higher near and west of Greater Orlando. The primary threats will be gusty winds to 45 mph, frequent lightning strikes, and locally heavy rain leading to minor flooding of poorly drained and urban areas. .EXCESSIVE HEAT IMPACT... High temperatures in the lower to mid 90s and seasonably high humidity will result in heat index readings, or feels-like temperatures, from 102 to 107 degrees. If you have outdoor plans today, remain well-hydrated and take plenty of breaks in the shade or indoors. .RIP CURRENT AND SURF IMPACT... A Moderate Risk of life-threatening rip currents continues at all central Florida Atlantic beaches today. Always swim near a lifeguard and never swim alone. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY. High pressure will remain near Florida from Independence Day through early next week. Temperatures will continue to run a few degrees above normal, both during the daytime and nighttime. Highs will range from the low to mid 90s and lows at night will only fall into the mid to upper 70s. Peak heat index readings will reach 101 to 108 degrees. As the Heat Risk rises into the Major category for more of the area, the potential for heat-related illness will increase. Local residents and visitors planning to be outdoors will need to take extra precautions to beat the heat. There remains a daily chance for scattered showers and storms. Occasional to frequent lightning, brief gusty winds, and torrential rainfall will accompany the strongest storms. A moderate risk of dangerous rip currents will persist into Thursday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight. $$ Heil