Click/tap image to enlarge | Scattered showers & storms this afternoon, beginning across the interior before moving eastward towards the coast, with highest coverage along sea breeze collision (east of Orlando and near I-95). Main storm hazards will be gusty winds, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours. Warm today with a Moderate to Major HeatRisk areawide today.
Click/tap image to enlarge | There is a High Risk of rip currents for the Volusia and northern Brevard county coasts. There is a Moderate Risk of rip currents in 1 to 2 foot surf at all Central Florida Atlantic beaches. Always swim near a lifeguard, and never swim alone.
Click/tap image to enlarge | Near to above normal temperatures in the low to mid 90s will continue through the rest of the week and into the weekend. Normal temperatures for Mid-July are around 90 near to the coast up to around 93 inland. Combined with humidity, peak afternoon heat indices will reach 100° to 107°. Taking the daytime heat and overnight temperatures into account, widespread Moderate HeatRisk impacts are forecast into early next week.
Click/tap image to enlarge | A low pressure system has a low (20%) chance for development over the NE Gulf into this weekend. There is a (10%) chance of development for a tropical disturbance near the W coast of Africa.