Hazardous Weather Outlook
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
762 FLUS42 KMLB 170835 HWOMLB Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Melbourne FL 435 AM EDT Wed Jul 17 2024 AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159- 164-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-647-747-180200- 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- 435 AM EDT Wed Jul 17 2024 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT. .THUNDERSTORM IMPACT... Isolated to scattered storms will be possible across portions of east central Florida today, with the highest coverage near the I-4 corridor. Any storms that do develop may be capable of producing frequent lightning strikes, wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph, and heavy downpours. Slow-moving storms may produce quick rainfall accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized flooding not able to be ruled out. Activity is forecast to diminish into the late evening, with ongoing shower development possible across the local Atlantic waters overnight. .EXCESSIVE HEAT IMPACT... High temperatures across east central Florida are forecast to reach the low to mid 90s, with peak heat indices ranging from 100 to 105. A Moderate HeatRisk will exist across the area. Those spending extended periods of time outside are encouraged to 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...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY. Scattered 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. At least a Moderate risk of dangerous rip currents will continue at area beaches into the weekend. Excessive heat is expected to continue through this week with at least a Moderate to Major Heat Risk. Afternoon high temperatures in the 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 and into the weekend. Some spots may be able to reach heat indices of 108 to 110. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight. $$ Tollefsen