Hazardous Weather Outlook
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
049 FLUS42 KMLB 200846 HWOMLB Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Melbourne FL 446 AM EDT Sat Jul 20 2024 AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159- 164-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-647-747-210000- 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- 446 AM EDT Sat Jul 20 2024 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT. .THUNDERSTORM IMPACT... Scattered to numerous showers and storms are forecast across the area 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 from mid afternoon through early evening. Greatest coverage is forecast to occur across and northwest of the I-4 corridor later in the day. Some stronger storms will be possible, producing frequent lightning strikes, gusty winds to 40 to 45 mph, small hail and locally heavy rainfall. .EXCESSIVE RAINFALL IMPACT... Any stronger or persistent storms will be capable of producing locally heavy rainfall of 2 to 4 inches, especially across northern portions of east central Florida where greatest storm coverage is forecast later this afternoon. This may lead to minor flooding of urban and poor drainage areas. .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...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. Drier air moving into the area Sunday may lower storm coverage tomorrow. However, deeper moisture across the area into early this week will again lead to higher rain chances on Monday and Tuesday, with scattered to numerous lightning storms possible each afternoon and evening. 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. Hot and humid conditions will continue through early this week, with highs in the low to mid 90s and peak heat index values around 102 to 107. This will continue to produce a Moderate to Major Heat Risk across east central Florida. At least a Moderate risk of dangerous rip currents will continue at area beaches Sunday through early this week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight. $$ Weitlich