Click/tap image to enlarge | Hot and windy Saturday ahead of a front, then strong to severe thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening as the front pushes through. Near record high temperatures in the low to mid 90s, including the coast where a lack of sea breeze will prolong hot conditions. Winds increase to around 20 mph with frequent gusts 30 to 35 mph, and occasional gusts to around 40 mph ahead of the front. There is a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) for severe thunderstorms in Lake and Volusia counties, and a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) for Orange, Seminole, Osceola, and Brevard counties. Rain and storm chances continue Saturday night into Sunday, though storms will be more typical of Florida.
Click/tap image to enlarge | There is a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) and for Severe Thunderstorms in northern Lake & Volusia Counties, and a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) in southern Lake & Volusia, Seminole, Orange, and portions of Osceola & Brevard counties on Saturday, May 2. Primary storm hazard is locally damaging wind gusts at or above 60 mph, with additional low hazards for hail and a tornado. Storms will also be capable of locally heavy rainfall leading to flooding and deadly lightning.
Click/tap image to enlarge | Above normal temperatures late this week while remaining mostly dry today. The hottest day will be Saturday with strong and gusty Southwest winds producing a very sensitive fire weather day. Scattered to numerous showers and storms will accompany a cold front late Saturday into Sunday bringing much needed rain and cooler temperatures. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of East Central Florida Saturday afternoon and evening.
Click/tap image to enlarge | The Melbourne WSR-88D (KMLB) weather radar will remain out of service through Friday, May 8th, for radome replacement. This maintenance is important for the integrity of the radome structure, which protects the radar from hazardous weather. Alternate WSR-88D NEXRAD weather radars include: KTBW in Tampa (https://radar.weather.gov/station/KTBW), KJAX in Jacksonville, and (https://radar.weather.gov/station/KJAX).
KAMX in Miami (https://radar.weather.gov/station/KAMX)
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