Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds For Central Florida Monday

ORLANDO, Florida – The National Weather Service in Melbourne forecasts isolated coastal showers and possibly a storm this morning, then scattered to numerous showers and storms developing from late morning into the afternoon across east Central Florida. Isolated strong storms will be possible.

Rain chances today are generally 50–60% from the interior through the Treasure Coast, and lowest along the Volusia coast near 30%. Chances remain elevated at 50–70% Tuesday through midweek.

Peak coverage is expected this afternoon as the sea breeze moves inland. Lingering activity should diminish or push offshore tonight.

Slow-moving storms may produce locally heavy rainfall of 1–3 inches, frequent lightning, and gusty winds to 50 mph. Minor localized flooding is possible in poor drainage areas.

Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s to around 90°F under seasonably warm, humid conditions, with heat indices in the mid to upper 90s.

The main hazards during peak storm hours this afternoon include:

• Frequent lightning – When thunder roars, go indoors!
• Gusty winds up to 50 mph
• Locally heavy rain
• Temporary flooding, especially in poor drainage areas and roadways

A Moderate Risk of rip currents is forecast today at all area Atlantic beaches. Swim near a lifeguard.

East Central Florida cities forecast today include:

• Orlando (high near 89°F, showers and thunderstorms, 50% chance)
• Daytona Beach (high near 87°F, showers and thunderstorms, 30% chance)
• Leesburg (high near 90°F, showers and thunderstorms, 50% chance)
• Kissimmee (high near 89°F, showers and thunderstorms, 60% chance)
• Melbourne (high near 87°F, showers and thunderstorms, 50% chance)
• Vero Beach (high near 87°F, showers and thunderstorms, 50% chance)
• Stuart / Fort Pierce / Port St. Lucie (highs near 87°F, showers and thunderstorms, 60% chance)

National Weather Service Melbourne Central Florida Radar Loop

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