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Strong Storms Could Bring 50 MPH Wind Gusts, Heavy Rain to Brevard County Friday

By  //  September 18, 2026

Showers and thunderstorms moving inland from the Atlantic will affect portions of Brevard County and Florida’s east coast Friday morning before shifting farther inland during the afternoon.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Showers and thunderstorms moving inland from the Atlantic will affect portions of Brevard County and Florida’s east coast Friday morning before shifting farther inland during the afternoon.

According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne, a few storms could become strong, producing frequent lightning, wind gusts of up to 50 mph, heavy rainfall and small hail.

Residents should remain alert for rapidly changing conditions and seek shelter indoors when thunder is heard. Heavy downpours could also create temporary flooding in low-lying and poorly drained areas.

Rain chances in Melbourne are forecast at 50 percent Friday, with afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 87 degrees.

Showers and thunderstorms moving inland from the Atlantic will affect portions of Brevard County and Florida’s east coast Friday morning before shifting farther inland during the afternoon.

Beachgoers should also exercise caution due to a moderate risk of dangerous rip currents at all Atlantic beaches along the Daytona, Space and Treasure coasts. Surf of 3 to 4 feet is expected, and strong rip currents are possible.

Officials recommend swimming near a lifeguard and avoiding the ocean when conditions appear unsafe.

Anyone caught in a rip current should remain calm, avoid swimming directly against the current and swim parallel to the shoreline until free.

Showers and thunderstorms moving inland from the Atlantic will affect portions of Brevard County and Florida’s east coast Friday morning before shifting farther inland during the afternoon.