Hazardous Weather Outlook
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
979 FLUS42 KMLB 121335 AAA HWOMLB Hazardous Weather Outlook...Updated National Weather Service Melbourne FL 835 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2025 AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159- 164-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-647-747-130400- Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-Volusia- Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm- Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-Flagler Beach to Volusia- Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia- Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm- Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-Inland Volusia- Northern Lake-Orange-Seminole-Osceola-Okeechobee-Coastal Volusia- Southern Lake-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Inland Northern Brevard-Inland Indian River- Inland Saint Lucie-Inland Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Inland Southern Brevard- Mainland Southern Brevard-Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 835 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Florida. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. .EXCESSIVE HEAT IMPACT... Unseasonably warm and near record temperatures are forecast across east central Florida this afternoon with highs in the low to mid 80s along and east of I-95, and upper 80s expected westward into the interior. If working or recreating outdoors, take frequent breaks out of the sun and drink plenty of water. Protect yourself from the sun by wearing sunscreen and a hat, especially during the hottest part of the day. .RIP CURRENT AND SURF IMPACT... A strong northward-flowing longshore current exists at all central Florida Atlantic beaches today. In addition, a Moderate risk for life-threatening rip currents continues. Remember to always swim near a lifeguard and never enter the water alone. .WIND AND SEA IMPACT... Southerly winds will increase to 15 to 20 knots over the Gulf Stream during the afternoon. Small craft should Exercise Caution here. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. At least a Moderate risk of dangerous rip currents will continue through this week. Temperatures will warm to well above normal and to near record values on Thursday with afternoon highs in the mid 80s to near 90 degrees forecast. There is a low risk of heat-related illness especially for those sensitive to heat and for those who are not acclimated to the abnormally warm temperatures during the winter season. Patchy fog is forecast Thursday morning. The potential exists for visibility reductions to 1 mile or less at times across portions of east central Florida mainly between 3AM and 9AM. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight. $$ Sedlock