743 FLUS42 KMLB 071421 AAA HWOMLB Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED National Weather Service Melbourne FL 1021 AM EDT Tue Jul 7 2020 AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>047-053-054-058-059-064-141- 144-147-080200- Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-Volusia- Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm- Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-Flagler Beach to Volusia- Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia- Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm- Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-Inland Volusia- Northern Lake-Orange-Seminole-Southern Brevard-Osceola- Indian River-Okeechobee-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Southern Lake-Northern Brevard- 1021 AM EDT Tue Jul 7 2020 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA. .DAY ONE...REST OF TODAY AND TONIGHT. .THUNDERSTORM IMPACT... Rain chances will remain above normal this afternoon, with scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms developing across the interior by early afternoon and shifting eastward toward the Atlantic coast and offshore through late afternoon to early evening. Some stronger storms are expected to occur, especially toward the coast of east central Florida, producing frequent lightning strikes, strong gusts of 45 to 55 mph and localized heavy rainfall. Storm motion will be toward the east up to 10 to 15 mph, so be alert for approaching storms from the west this afternoon. If planning outdoor activities, make sure to seek shelter in a building or hard-topped vehicle when thunder is first heard. .FLOOD IMPACT... Localized heavy rainfall of 2 to 4 inches will be possible with any stronger storms, especially toward the east central Florida coast from mid to late afternoon. This will lead to an increased threat for standing water issues along roadways and poor drainage areas. This will be especially true for locations that have already seen repeated rounds of heavy rainfall over the past few days across Brevard County and the Treasure Coast. .RIP CURRENT IMPACT... A lingering east swell and larger than normal tidal range will contribute to a moderate risk of life-threatening rip currents at east central Florida beaches. Remember to swim within sight of a lifeguard. .MARINE THUNDERSTORM GUST IMPACT... Scattered to numerous storms developing over the interior of Florida will move toward the Atlantic coast by mid to late afternoon. A few of the stronger storms will likely produce gusty winds in excess of 35 knots. Boaters should be prepared to seek safe harbor as storms move across the inland lakes and toward intracoastal, near shore and offshore Atlantic waters. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY. Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected each afternoon through this week. Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning strikes, torrential downpours, and gusty winds will be the main threats with any strong storms that develop. A Moderate risk of life-threatening rip currents will likely continue at the east central Florida Atlantic beaches through late week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are requested to monitor the weather and self activate if needed. Spotters are encouraged to report rainfall amounts over two inches, and any reports of flooding. $$ Negron/Weitlich