Wind Threat

Rare Southern U.S. Winter Storm; Dangerous Cold Weather For Much of the Eastern U.S.; Critical Fire Weather for Southern California

A rare winter storm impacting the Southern U.S. will move offshore Wednesday morning. Behind the storm, arctic air will continue encompassing the eastern two-thirds of the Nation with only a slow return to normal temperatures expected by the end of the week. Moderate to strong Santa Ana winds and low humidity will maintain Critical fire weather conditions in southern California into Thursday. Read More >

FLUS42 KMLB 190031 HWOMLB Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Melbourne FL 831 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024 AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159- 164-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-647-747-190600- 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-Osceola-Okeechobee-Coastal Volusia- Southern Lake-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Inland Northern Brevard-Inland Indian River- Inland Saint Lucie-Inland Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Inland Southern Brevard- Mainland Southern Brevard-Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 831 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA. .DAY ONE...TONIGHT. .THUNDERSTORM IMPACT... A few lightning storms will be possible late tonight into early Saturday morning north of I-4. The main threats with any storms will be lightning strikes, gusty winds, and brief heavy downpours. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. A Slight and Marginal Risk of severe storms exists on Sunday, as a cold front approaches east central Florida. Strong to damaging wind gusts, hail, and frequent lightning strikes will be the primary threats. Heat index values are forecast to reach the low 100s across the Treasure Coast to Okeechobee county Sunday. An increased risk for heat-related illness exists over the areas mentioned Sunday, as a result. Practice heat safety if planning to be outdoors by taking frequent breaks in air-conditioned spaces and staying hydrated. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed tonight. $$ Leahy