Hazardous Weather Outlook
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
413 FLUS42 KMLB 050713 HWOMLB Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Melbourne FL 313 AM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024 AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159- 164-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-647-747-060000- 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- 313 AM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT. .EXCESSIVE HEAT IMPACT... Dangerous heat and humidity continue this afternoon will combine to produce peak heat index values of 108 to 110 across Lake, Seminole, Orange, Osceola and Okeechobee counties, as well as areas west of I-95 across Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin counties. A Heat Advisory has been issued for these areas from 12 PM through 6 PM this evening. Elsewhere, peak heat indices will approach 102 to 107. If outdoors, plan to take frequent breaks in air conditioning or shaded areas, stay well-hydrated, and know the signs of heat stress. This level of heat can affect anyone without adequate cooling and hydration. .THUNDERSTORM IMPACT... Scattered lightning storms are expected to develop this afternoon and early evening, with the highest coverage focused west of I-95. The primary storm threats from organized storms will be gusty winds up to 45 mph, frequent lightning strikes, and locally heavy rain that could lead to minor, nuisance flooding. .RIP CURRENT AND SURF IMPACT... A High Risk for numerous, strong, life-threatening rip currents is forecast today for beaches along the Volusia and northern Brevard County coastline. Here, entering the water is strongly discouraged! Farther south, a Moderate risk of dangerous rip currents exists, so remember to swim near a lifeguard and never enter the ocean alone. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY. Above normal temperatures and humid conditions will continue into this weekend and early next week. Peak heat index values of 102 to 107 degrees and perhaps higher inland Saturday will expand to much of the area Sunday into early next week. This stretch of heat will prolong the risk for heat-related illness. Residents and visitors planning to be outdoors are encouraged to practice heat safety by taking frequent breaks in air-conditioned or shaded spaces and staying well-hydrated. A lower chance for afternoon shower and lightning storms exists again on Saturday, before increasing again Sunday into next week. Occasional to frequent lightning strikes, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall will accompany the most organized activity. A moderate risk of dangerous rip currents will continue into the weekend. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight. $$ Sedlock