ORLANDO, Florida – The National Weather Service in Melbourne forecasts above normal heat continuing across East Central Florida today, with heat indices expected to reach 102–110°F (locally higher) this afternoon. Conditions are close to Heat Advisory criteria in many areas, with Moderate to Major HeatRisk impacts. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) of severe thunderstorms across East Central Florida today, mainly from 12 PM to 9 PM. A Marginal Risk means isolated severe storms are possible, though coverage and intensity are expected to remain limited. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms chances will be near or slightly above normal, with 40-60% coverage expected 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 roughly 2–8 pm as sea breezes collide near or west of I-95 and east of Orlando. 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/damaging winds up to 60 mph (5-14% chance in stronger storms) Locally heavy downpours (1-3+ inches in 30-60 minutes possible, with isolated higher amounts) leading to minor flooding in poor drainage areas and ponding on roadways. A brief tornado cannot be entirely ruled out (<2% chance). 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 94°F, showers and thunderstorms possible this afternoon, ~40% chance) Daytona Beach (high near 94-95°F, scattered to numerous showers/storms) Melbourne (high near 92-94°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 (Monday, July 13) Showers and thunderstorms possible, mainly after noon/afternoon. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94°F. Heat index values as high as 102–107°F or higher locally. Light southwest wind becoming west-southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Tonight A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76°F. West-southwest wind around 5 mph. Tuesday (July 14) Sunny and hot, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 95°F. Heat index values as high as 105–108°F. West-southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday Night A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 77°F. Wednesday (July 15) Sunny and hot, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 96°F. Wednesday Night A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 77-78°F. Thursday (July 16) Sunny and hot, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 96°F.