Click/tap image to enlarge | Scattered showers and storms will start early once again, shifting westward from the coast this morning to across the interior this afternoon. Main storm hazards will be gusty winds up to 50 mph, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall that may lead to minor flooding. Highs will be near normal with a High Risk of rip currents at all area beaches.
Click/tap image to enlarge | Small craft should exercise caution across the offshore Volusia and Brevard waters for seas up to 6 feet through midnight.
Click/tap image to enlarge | There is a Marginal risk of Excessive Rainfall across all of east central Florida today. Repeated rounds of heavy rainfall will easily lead to localized totals of 2-4 inches, and up to 5” possible in isolated spots. This may cause minor localized flooding of roadways and poor drainage areas. There is a Marginal Risk of Excessive rainfall across east central Florida tomorrow (Saturday) as well.
Click/tap image to enlarge | High pressure is expected to build over the state of Florida next week which will result in hotter temperatures and an increased HeatRisk. A widespread Moderate to Major HeatRisk is expected with the greatest risk along and north of I-4. Remember to practice heat safety!