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National Weather Service Calls for Heat Indices of 100 Degrees and Above for Memorial Day Weekend

By  //  May 25, 2024

peak heat indices in excess of 105 degrees will be possible next week

he Memorial Day weather forecast calls for above normal to near record temperatures in the low to upper 90s this weekend and into early next week. A Moderate to Major HeatRisk also exists, with isolated to scattered showers/storms are forecast Saturday (20-40%) and isolated showers/storms (20%) Sunday with mostly to partly sunny skies Monday. (NWS image)

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The Memorial Day weather forecast calls for above normal to near record temperatures in the low to upper 90s this weekend and into early next week. A Moderate to Major Heat Risk also exists, with isolated to scattered showers/storms are forecast Saturday (20-40%) and isolated showers/storms (20%) Sunday with mostly to partly sunny skies Monday.

The National Weather Service in Melbourne reports that near record high temperatures over this Memorial Day weekend will pose a “Major Heat Risk,” the third highest risk warning on the Weather Service’s 4-point heat risk scale, just short of the highest risk which is “Extreme.”

Temperatures will rise into the upper 80s to mid 90s this afternoon and the low to upper 90s this weekend with heat index values in the 100-107°F degree range.

The National Weather Service issued an advisory to Space Coast residents to drink plenty of liquids, wear light-weight, light-colored clothing, avoid strenuous outdoor activities, and stay in an air conditioned location a much as you can.

The NWS said Heat Indices of 100 degrees and above are possible this weekend and into the early to middle portion of next week, with peak heat indices in excess of 105 degrees will be possible next week, especially across the interior sections.

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are forecast through the the weekend and into next week, with moderate risk of rip currents.

The NWS said Heat Indices of 100 degrees and above are possible this weekend and into the early to middle portion of next week, with peak heat indices in excess of 105 degrees will be possible next week, especially across the interior sections. (NWS image)
The National Weather Service in Melbourne reports that near record high temperatures over this Memorial Day weekend will pose a “Major Heat Risk,” the third highest risk warning on the Weather Service’s 4-point heat risk scale, just short of the highest risk which is “Extreme.” (NWS image)
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Memorial Day: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 91. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 73. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 89. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

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