ORLANDO, Florida – The National Weather Service in Melbourne forecasts above normal heat continuing across East Central Florida today, with peak afternoon heat indices up to 107°F and a moderate risk for heat impacts. Offshore flow is shifting the highest afternoon and evening shower and thunderstorm chances toward East Central Florida. A sea breeze collision is expected, leading to scattered to numerous storms this afternoon and evening. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms chances are 40-60% this afternoon and evening. Highs will be in the low to mid 90s°F. Showers and storms will increase in coverage this afternoon as the sea breeze develops and moves inland, with peak coverage expected between 2–8 pm as sea breezes collide near or west of I-95 and east of Orlando. Storms may produce frequent lightning, gusty winds up to 55 mph, and locally heavy rainfall. Showers and storms will taper off through the evening. The main hazards during peak storm hours this afternoon include: Frequent lightning – When thunder roars, go indoors! Gusty winds up to 55 mph Locally heavy downpours (isolated higher amounts possible) leading to minor flooding in poor drainage areas and ponding on roadways Exercise caution at Atlantic beaches due to a Moderate Risk of rip currents along East Central Florida beaches today. Swim near lifeguards and never enter the surf alone. Stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning. Muggy conditions will continue with heat indices reaching 102–110°F (locally higher) this afternoon. Official NWS Melbourne “Today’s Outlook” Graphic East Central Florida cities forecast today include: Orlando (high near 97°F, showers and thunderstorms possible this afternoon, ~50% chance) Daytona Beach (high near 95°F, scattered to numerous showers/storms, ~60% chance) Melbourne (high near 92°F, showers and thunderstorms possible this afternoon, ~50% chance) Vero Beach (high near 93°F, scattered to numerous showers/storms, ~40% chance) National Weather Service Melbourne Central Florida Radar Loop Orlando Weather Forecast Today (Sunday, July 12) Showers and thunderstorms possible this afternoon. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95–97°F. Heat index values as high as 102–110°F. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40–60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Tonight A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76–77°F. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Monday (July 13) Showers and thunderstorms possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94–96°F. Heat index values as high as 106°F. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20–50%. Monday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76°F. Tuesday (July 14) Sunny and hot, with a high near 94–96°F. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Calm wind becoming west-southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Tuesday Night A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 77°F. Wednesday (July 15) Sunny and hot, with a high near 95–97°F. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Wednesday Night A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 77°F.