As the summer swelter is felt in Orlando, the National Weather Service Melbourne FL has issued the latest weather forecast for the area, maintaining that the city can expect a pattern of daily showers and storms for the coming days. According to the forecast, although these precipitations will remain near to below normal through midweek, they will see an uptick in coverage across the interior each afternoon.
The report, which residents can find on the National Weather Service Melbourne FL website, specifically mentions that "Seasonably hot and humid conditions forecast through the middle of next week," and we're told to expect an increase in temperatures and humidity as the week progresses into the weekend. This forecast promises to produce peak heat indices that could make you sweat just reading them – we're talking a sticky 98-102 degrees.
But before we all start to think about moving north, it's not all oppressive heat and wary watching of the skies. The same forecast also underscores a Moderate Risk for rip currents at area beaches, which should alert regular and visiting beachgoers to potentially dangerous swimming conditions. As for the storm threats, some storms may pack a punch with "occasional to frequent lightning strikes, gusty winds of 40-50 mph," and "locally heavy downpours" that might need you to hustle indoors frequently.
Boating aficionados should note that the marine forecasts seem cautiously optimistic. Mariners can mostly expect "generally favorable boating conditions" barring a few isolated to scattered showers and storms. However, the conditions are dynamic, and if you plan to do anything on the water, it is wise to stay informed by the latest weather bulletins.
For those concerned about the aviation implications, VFR conditions are expected to continue outside of convection, with easterly flow becoming more assertive with possible gusts in the afternoon. The return of normalcy to outdoor conditions each evening might bring small relief after the rain, but as Floridians well know, keep an umbrella close - summer showers in the Sunshine State are anything but predictable.
