Coastal showers today with high temperatures in the 70s. There is a Moderate Risk of rip currents at area beaches. Small craft should exercise caution across the offshore waters.
Isolated onshore moving showers (20-30%) are forecast mainly over the coastal counties this afternoon and Tuesday with mostly dry conditions forecast to the west over the inland counties of east central Florida. Breezy to windy conditions are expected Tuesday and Wednesday with southeast winds at around 12-20mph with gusts up to 25-30mph forecast Tuesday afternoon, in addition to, southwest winds at 15-20mph with gusts up to 30-35mph on Wednesday. Highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s are expected today before increasing into the low 70s to low 80s Tuesday and the upper 70s to mid 80s on Wednesday. Scattered to numerous showers and lightning storms are forecast Wednesday afternoon and evening. A Marginal Risk (5-14% risk) for severe storms exists on Wednesday north of north Brevard to northwest Osceola counties. Strong to severe storms are forecast Wednesday afternoon and evening with the potential for isolated storms capable of wind gusts up to 60mph, coin sized hail, and a brief tornado (2-5% risk). Cooler temperatures are expected behind the front with breezy conditions Thursday, and the coldest minimum temperatures are forecast Friday morning. Poor to hazardous marine and surf conditions are expected through Friday.
Recent dry weather has resulted in moderate drought along and northwest of I-4 as well as southern Martin County. Abnormally dry conditions continue in surrounding areas, except for the Treasure Coast.