ORLANDO, Florida – The National Weather Service in Melbourne forecasts above normal heat continuing across East Central Florida today, with a Heat Advisory in effect for all of East Central Florida. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms chances increase to near normal, with 30-60% coverage expected this afternoon and evening. Highs will be in the mid to upper 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, ~30-50% chance) Daytona Beach (high near 95°F, scattered to numerous showers/storms) Melbourne (high near 92°F, showers and thunderstorms possible this afternoon) Vero Beach (high near 93°F, scattered to numerous showers/storms) National Weather Service Melbourne Central Florida Radar Loop Orlando Weather Forecast Today (Saturday, July 11) Showers and thunderstorms possible, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97°F. Heat index values as high as 106–110°F. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76–77°F. South wind around 5 mph. Sunday (July 12) Showers and thunderstorms possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96°F. Heat index values as high as 106°F. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Sunday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77°F. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Monday (July 13) Sunny and hot, with a high near 96°F. A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Light southwest wind becoming west-southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. 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 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 96°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.