The weather service in Melbourne has issued a Heat Advisory for all of East Central Florida, as the region braces for another day of scorching temperatures and high humidity. As reported by the National Weather Service, residents can expect "peak heat index values are forecast to widely range 106-110 degrees," triggering concerns for a "Moderate to Major Heat Risk." Moreover, the forecast outlines a notable probability of scattered showers and thunderstorms, potentially bringing gusty winds and heavy rainfall in their wake.

In terms of aviation, the weather service advises that VFR conditions are generally prevailing, but morning travelers could encounter some MVFR ground fog at LEE and fog-prone terminals like VRB/FPR until 12Z. Winds are set to pick up after sunrise, with a standard shift in the breeze expected at coastal terminals from SUA-MLB in the afternoon. There's an anticipation of scattered showers and thunderstorms, with special 3-hour TEMPO groups for decreased visibility in such conditions across several airports starting from 18Z for LEE.

Marine activity will also be affected, with the ridge causing south-to-southwest winds of about 8-12 knots. Boaters should expect seas of 2-3 feet and prepare for the likelihood of offshore showers and storms, especially in the afternoons.

Finally, while the weekend may bring a swelter of heat and the typical Florida thunderstorm, eyes are also turning to the tropics as a wave inches westward. The National Hurricane Center presently gives this disturbance an 80% chance of cyclonic formation over the next seven days, with the potential for a tropical depression forming by the time it nears the Lesser Antilles.