The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Dense Fog Advisory effective until 9 AM EST for multiple regions, including Inland Northern Brevard and Northern Brevard Barrier Islands. Motorists in Volusia County and the vicinity should expect visibility reduction to a quarter mile at times and are advised to "slow down, increase your distance, and use your low beam headlights if you encounter fog this morning," as per the National Weather Service.
Meanwhile, above-normal temperatures are set to rise, possibly nearing record highs for this time of year on Wednesday and Thursday, prompting a low risk of heat-related illnesses. As the heat persists, it's essential to stay hydrated and be mindful of the increased stress this weather can place on those particularly sensitive to the heat and not acclimated to such unusually warm conditions, the National Weather Service warns. Isolated rain showers are also on the forecast today, with storm possibilities increasing later in the week due to a quasi-stationary 'cold' front expected to move east-southeast over east central Florida.
Regarding marine conditions, boaters should anticipate a rough time on the waters. Choppy to hazardous conditions will roll in by Friday and are projected to extend over the weekend. The National Weather Service in Melbourne, FL, warns of increasing winds and seas that could reach up to 6 feet offshore for Volusia and Brevard counties. Additionally, the onset of isolated to scattered showers and isolated lightning storms from Thursday into Friday will likely make marine activities even more challenging.
As for air travel, operators should be prepared to lift LIFR/VLIFR CIGs and patchy dense fog in some areas, which will gradually clear between 14Z-15Z. The aviation forecast indicates a shift to a more uniform S to SE flow across all terminals by the afternoon, with wind speeds ranging from 7-12 knots. Overnight stratus formation is expected to be more problematic than fog due to the strengthening of southerly flow just above the boundary layer, the National Weather Service notes.
Temperature-wise, Orlando and surrounding districts will likely enjoy highs ranging from the upper 70s to the mid-80s today, with similar conditions predicted through midweek. Low temperatures are forecast to hover in the low to upper 60s overnight into Wednesday morning. The advisory also suggests that Thursday morning temps may rise slightly, with lows in the mid-60s to low 70s, while Friday morning could see a slight dip, with upper 50s to low 70s expected.
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