Residents across Brevard County should prepare for another round of showers and lightning storms Monday afternoon and evening, along with dangerous heat and an elevated risk of rip currents at area beaches.
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Residents across Brevard County should prepare for another round of showers and lightning storms Monday afternoon and evening, along with dangerous heat and an elevated risk of rip currents at area beaches.
The National Weather Service in Melbourne forecasts scattered to numerous showers and storms across East Central Florida before rain chances diminish around 9 p.m.
Rain chances are expected to reach approximately 50% in Titusville and 60% in Melbourne.
While widespread severe weather is not anticipated, isolated strong storms could produce wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph, occasional to frequent lightning and heavy rainfall.
Some locations could receive between 1 and 3 inches of rain or more, creating the potential for minor flooding on roadways and in low-lying or poorly drained areas.
Residents should move indoors immediately when thunder is heard. Motorists should also avoid driving through flooded roads and allow additional travel time during periods of heavy rain.
Temperatures across the region are forecast to reach the upper 80s to middle 90s, with heat index values ranging from approximately 102 to 107 degrees. Melbourne is expected to reach a high near 89 degrees, with the heat index climbing to around 103 degrees.
A Moderate HeatRisk remains in effect across much of East Central Florida through Friday.
Melbourne could experience peak heat index values near 101 degrees Tuesday and 104 degrees Wednesday through Friday.
Residents are encouraged to drink plenty of water, wear lightweight and light-colored clothing, take frequent breaks in air conditioning or shade and move strenuous outdoor activities away from the hottest part of the day.
A Moderate Risk for dangerous rip currents also exists at all Atlantic beaches along the Volusia, Space and Treasure coasts. Surf heights are expected to range from 1 to 2 feet, but strong rip currents remain possible.
Beachgoers should always swim near a lifeguard and never enter the water alone. Anyone caught in a rip current should remain calm, avoid swimming directly against it and swim parallel to the shoreline until free of the current.
