Click/tap image to enlarge | Prepare for hurricane season by knowing how to understand forecasts. They can tell you a lot about what is expected, including the storm’s paths, rainfall amounts, wind speeds, and more. There is a lot of information available days ahead of a storm, and it is important to understand what it means. noaa.gov/understand-forecast-information
Click/tap image to enlarge | There is a Moderate risk of dangerous rip currents at all Central Florida Atlantic beaches today. Always swim near a lifeguard, and never swim alone.
Click/tap image to enlarge | Dry and gradual warming through mid-week, with near record high temperatures in the 90s on Thursday. Rain chances return late in the week as a front sags into the area, starting with just isolated showers and storms to the north on Friday (chances 20%), then isolated to scattered showers Saturday (chances 30% to 50%). While temperatures drop a few degrees late in the week, humidity will continue hot conditions.
Click/tap image to enlarge | Temperatures gradually increase the next few days, peaking in the 90s and near records for the day on Thursday, resulting in widespread Moderate HeatRisk impacts. While temperatures back off a few degrees Friday into the weekend, increasing moisture keeps HeatRisk Moderate for most locations. The level of heat can impact sensitive individuals or those without adequate hydration or cooling.
Click/tap image to enlarge | Join us Wednesday morning for a look at "Hurricanes", just before hurricane season begins on June 1st! These classes are free and open to people of all ages. Register at weather.gov/ohx/weather101.