Special Weather Statement, NWS Melbourne, FL

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1015 AM EDT FRI JUN 17 2016

.DISCUSSION...

Mrng soundings/sfc obs show a moist and very unstable airmass over
central FL. Sfc dewpoints in the M/U70s...PWat values btwn 1.75"-
2.00"...no discernible thermal cap...and SB Cape on the order of
3500J/KG. Mid lvl lapse rates are not particularly high, ranging
from 5.5-6.0C/KM over the srn counties...6.0-6.5C/KM over the nrn
counties. However, they do extend thru the entire H85-H50 lyr and
are co-located with some rather H50 temps...-7C/-8C south of the I-4
corridor...-8C/-9C to the north. Furthermore, despite the high
moisture, KTBW sounding revealed a surprising amnt of dry air abv
H70 that very well may enhance downdraft potential...embedded within
deep/brisk Wrly flow that should carry it into the ern peninsula
thru the day.

Amplified WX pattern conts acrs the US with a mid/upr lvl trof
dominating the SE CONUS. Interaction with the Atlc ridge over the
Greater Antilles/NW Carib has generated a brisk W/SW flow thru the
column that will prevent the formation of the east coast sea breeze
this aftn. However, this flow also will push any convection acrs the
peninsula at arnd 20KTS....giving any outflow bndrys a significant
boost. In addition...position of the the southern extent of the
trough will place central FL on its ascending flank...which very
well may enhance convection despite the absence of the east coast
sea breeze.

MCS over the FL Big Bend this mrng was sparked by the mid lvl short
wave trof. While the MCS has had negligible impact on east central
FL...it does highlight the degree of atmospheric instability in the
vcnty. Indeed, additional shras/tsras developed S/SE of the Tampa
Bay area prior to the 14Z-18Z max heating pd. Convection will cont
to dvlp thru mid aftn in response to the transiting short wave.

This activity and their associated outflow boundaries will likely
initiate showers and storms across the area. Expect highest coverage
across our central and southern zones where higher moisture, peak
diurnal heating, and upper level support will lead to a few strong
to marginally severe thunderstorms. Quick storm motion will limit
the threat for excessive rainfall. However, cooler temperatures
aloft will support storms with the potential to produce frequent
cloud-to-ground lightning strikes, wind gusts between 40 and 50 mph,
and small hail.

Given the early start to convection...will bump PoPs up to 50pct nrn
CWA...60pct srn CWA.

&&

.AVIATION...Thru 18/12Z.

Sfc winds: Thru 18/02Z W/SW 12-15KTS with fqnt G22-25KTS...chc sfc
G40KTS vcnty of shras/tsras. Btwn 18/02Z-18/05Z bcmg W/SW 6-10KTS.

Vsbys/WX/Cigs: Thru 18/15Z...S of KISM-KMLB lcl MVFr cigs btwn FL010-
020. Btwn 18/15Z-18/21Z...all sites sct MVFR shras/IFR tsras mvg
E/NE arnd 20KTS...chc LIFR tsras with sfc G35KTS. Btwn 18/21Z-
18/24Z...areas mvfr ra/isold IFR tsras.

&&

.MARINE...
Moderate to fresh W/SW breeze will cont into early aftn. Winds will
diminish a touch in the aftn in response to convection dvlpg over
land, but not long enough to warrant taking down the cautionary
statement currently in place. Lcl pgrad will remain tight enough for
winds to increase again overnight, approaching SCA criteria. Limited
fetch with the offshore component will prevent seas from reaching
full potential...2-3ft range near shore and 4-5ft offshore.
However...the offshore component also means the waves will be
exclusively driven by the lcl wind field...generating steep chop
with dominant pds aob 5sec.

Quick offshore moving showers/tstorms will affect the waters again
late this morning and afternoon. Special marine warnings are likely.

&&

.MLB Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
FL...None.
AM...None.

&&

Short Term/Aviation...Bragaw
Radar/Impact WX.......Wimmer

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MELBOURNE FL
1117 AM EDT FRI JUN 17 2016

AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>047-053-054-058-059-064-141-
144-147-172100-
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 COUNTY-
NORTHERN LAKE COUNTY-ORANGE-SEMINOLE-SOUTHERN BREVARD COUNTY-
OSCEOLA-INDIAN RIVER-OKEECHOBEE-ST. LUCIE-MARTIN-
COASTAL VOLUSIA COUNTY-SOUTHERN LAKE COUNTY-
NORTHERN BREVARD COUNTY-
1117 AM EDT FRI JUN 17 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

.THUNDERSTORM IMPACT...
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL MOVE FROM THE WEST SIDE OF THE
PENINSULA TO THE EAST AT 20 MPH THIS AFTERNOON WITH THE HIGHER
COVERAGE, 60 PERCENT, OF STORMS FROM ORLANDO TO TITUSVILLE AND
SOUTH DURING THE AFTERNOON. COOLER TEMPERATURES ALOFT WILL ALLOW
FOR A FEW STRONGER THUNDERSTORMS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING WIND GUSTS
BETWEEN 40 AND 50 MPH, FREQUENT CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING STRIKES,
AND SMALL HAIL. FAST MOVING HEAVY DOWNPOURS IN STORMS COULD
PRODUCE A QUICK ONE TO TWO INCHES OF RAIN AND LEAD TO PONDING OF
WATER ON AREA ROADWAYS. STORM MOTION WILL BE FROM THE WEST TO THE
EAST AROUND 20 MPH.

.MARINE THUNDERSTORM GUST IMPACT...
FAST MOVING STORMS WILL CROSS THE PENINSULA THIS AFTERNOON AND
HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO PRODUCE WIND GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 34 KNOTS ON
INLAND LAKES, THE INDIAN RIVER LAGOON AND THE NEARSHORE WATERS.
BOATERS WILL NEED TO KEEP A CLOSE WEATHER WATCH TO THE WEST FOR
FAST MOVING STORMS APPROACHING THEIR LOCATIONS AND QUICKLY SEEK
SAFE HARBOR

.WIND AND SEA IMPACT...
OFFSHORE WINDS OF 15 TO 20 KNOTS ARE FORECAST TO OCCUR ON THE
NEARSHORE WATERS BETWEEN SEBASTIAN AND JUPITER INLETS...AND THE
OFFSHORE WATERS FROM FLAGLER BEACH TO JUPITER INLET THIS
AFTERNOON.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.
HIGHER THAN NORMAL RAIN CHANCES WILL PERSIST INTO SUNDAY AS A WEAK
FRONT SETTLES THROUGH THE AREA. LIGHTNING STORMS WILL BE THE
PRIMARY HAZARDS ALONG WITH LOCALLY HEAVY RAIN. SHOWER AND
THUNDERSTORM COVERAGE WILL DECREASE BEGINNING SUNDAY AS DRIER AIR
FILTERS IN FROM THE NORTH. INCREASING ONSHORE WINDS AND SEAS
BEHIND THE FRONT WILL LEAD TO POOR TO HAZARDOUS BOATING
CONDITIONS OVER THE ATLANTIC WATERS BEGINNING SUNDAY AND LASTING

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
SPOTTERS ARE REQUESTED TO MONITOR THE WEATHER AND SELF ACTIVATE
IF NEEDED.

WIMMER

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MELBOURNE FL
1249 PM EDT FRI JUN 17 2016

FLZ047-147-171730-
NORTHERN BREVARD COUNTY FL-SOUTHERN BREVARD COUNTY FL-
1249 PM EDT FRI JUN 17 2016

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BREVARD COUNTY UNTIL 130 PM
EDT...

AT 1245 PM EDT...DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING STRONG THUNDERSTORMS ON THE
BREVARD ORANGE COUNTY LINE FROM WEST OF TITUSVILLE TO THE CAMP HOLLY FISH CAMP
MOVING EAST AT 25 MPH.

WINDS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH THIS STORM.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
PALM BAY...MELBOURNE...TITUSVILLE...ROCKLEDGE AND COCOA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

FREQUENT CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING IS OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM.
LIGHTNING CAN STRIKE 10 MILES AWAY FROM A THUNDERSTORM. SEEK A SAFE
SHELTER INSIDE A BUILDING OR VEHICLE.

IF ON OR NEAR LAKE BETWEEN LONE CABBAGE AND CAMP HOLLY FISH CAMPS
GET OUT OF THE WATER AND MOVE INDOORS OR INSIDE A VEHICLE.
REMEMBER...LIGHTNING CAN STRIKE OUT TO 10 MILES FROM THE PARENT THUNDERSTORM.
IF YOU CAN HEAR THUNDER...YOU ARE CLOSE ENOUGH TO BE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
MOVE TO SAFE SHELTER NOW! DO NOT BE CAUGHT ON THE WATER IN A THUNDERSTORM.

PERSONS IN CAMPGROUNDS SHOULD CONSIDER SEEKING STURDY SHELTER UNTIL
THIS STORM PASSES.

&&

LAT...LON 2787 8047 2787 8087 2835 8086 2843 8090
      2847 8090 2847 8087 2851 8088 2853 8094
      2856 8093 2860 8095 2866 8096 2864 8077
TIME...MOT...LOC 1645Z 275DEG 23KT 2814 8084

WIMMER