Strong Thunderstorms, Torrential Rain For Central Florida

ORLANDO, Florida – The National Weather Service in Melbourne forecasts a shower or two possible this morning south of Cape Canaveral, with strong thunderstorms developing this afternoon across East Central Florida, especially along the I-4 corridor. Heat indices will reach 102–106°F this afternoon.

Scattered to locally numerous showers and thunderstorms will develop inland this afternoon and shift eastward toward the coast and offshore through the afternoon and evening. Storms may produce frequent to excessive lightning, gusty to locally damaging winds, torrential rain, small hail, and isolated heavy rainfall amounts of 1–3 inches. A brief tornado or funnel cloud cannot be ruled out in the strongest storms. Hot and humid conditions will continue into the weekend.

The main hazards during peak storm hours this afternoon and evening include:

• Frequent to excessive lightning
• Locally heavy / torrential rainfall (1–3 inches) leading to minor flooding in poor drainage areas
• Wind gusts of 45–55 mph (isolated stronger/damaging gusts possible)
• Small hail up to 1 inch possible
• Brief tornado or funnel cloud cannot be ruled out (very low probability)

Exercise caution at Atlantic beaches due to possible rip currents. Swim near lifeguards and never enter the surf alone. Stay cool and hydrated with heat indices reaching 102–106°F this afternoon.

National Weather Service Melbourne Central Florida Radar

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