Special Weather Statement, NWS Melbourne, FL

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
358 PM EDT Fri Aug 7 2020

.DISCUSSION...

Through tonight...West coast sea breeze and assocd outflow pushing
thru Lake county at mid aftn will collide with the east coast sea
breeze over the interior, starting near Lake George and zippering
south near or over metro Orlando between 4 and 7 pm then over
southern Osceola/Okeechobee counties. While temps aloft are rather
warm...+9.2 at 700 mb and -6.5C at 500 mb, a few strong storms
can be expected especially as a result of boundary collisions. The
primary threats will be frequent lightning strikes and very heavy
rains accumulating up to 3 inches in a short period of time due
to the very weak steering flow. Gusty winds will accompany the
stronger storms, as the late morning Cape sounding shows some mid
level dry air and MUCAPE of 4800 J/kg. So there looks to be a
greater potential for strong wind gusts, including an isolated
severe.

Have increased PoPs this evening btwn 8 and 11 pm for lingering
showers and storms especially south and east of Orlando. But the
threat for strong storms should decrease quickly with sunset. Min
temps generally in the mid 70s with lower 70s over the south
interior (Yeehaw Jct, Fort Drum, Okeechobee).

Weekend-Next Week (previous)...Subtropical ridge axis will
generally remain across the area over the next several days, with
a weak low level south to southeasterly flow allowing the east
coast sea breeze boundary to form and move slowly inland each
afternoon. Moisture remains sufficient for scattered to numerous
showers and storms developing along and ahead of this boundary
during the afternoon and continuing through late day/early
evening. Greatest rain chances and convective coverage will be
over the interior where boundary collisions are more likely. PoPs
this weekend will range from 30-50 percent along the coast to
50-60 percent across the interior, with rain chances then
remaining around 50-70 percent through much of next week. A few
stronger storms will be possible each afternoon, with strong wind
gusts and frequent lightning the main threats. However, slow
steering flow will also lead to localized heavy rainfall and the
potential for minor standing water issues on roadways and in poor
drainage areas.

Highs will remain slightly above normal through the extended, with
max temps in the upper 80s to low 90s along the coast and low to mid
90s over the interior. Overnight lows will continue to range around
the low to mid 70s.

&&

.AVIATION...
Numerous afternoon showers and storms expected primarily across
interior portions of east central Florida continuing into this
evening, and TEMPO IFR/MVFR restrictions have been included at MCO,
ISM, LEE, and SFB. Will have to watch for some storms to push back
toward the coast early this evening at DAB and possibly TIX as well.
Shower and storm activity will gradually weaken through the evening
hours with VFR conditions prevailing overnight.

&&

.MARINE...
Surface ridge axis across the area this weekend into early next
week will continue favorable boating conditions across the coastal
waters. Southerly winds each morning around 5 to 10 knots will
become E/SE into the afternoon as the east coast sea breeze forms
and moves inland. Seas will remain 1-2 feet.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
DAB  74  91  76  91 /  30  40  10  50
MCO  75  94  76  93 /  30  60  20  60
MLB  75  90  77  89 /  20  30  10  40
VRB  75  90  75  89 /  10  30  10  30
LEE  76  95  77  94 /  20  60  20  60
SFB  75  95  76  94 /  30  60  20  60
ORL  76  95  76  94 /  30  60  20  60
FPR  75  91  75  90 /  10  30  10  30

&&

.MLB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...None.
AM...None.

&&

Kelly/Rodriguez/Combs

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1105 AM EDT Fri Aug 7 2020

AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>047-053-054-058-059-064-141-
144-147-080000-
Flagler Beach to Jupiter Inlet out to 60 nm-Volusia-Lake-Orange-
Seminole-Brevard-Osceola-Indian River-Okeechobee-St. Lucie-Martin-
1105 AM EDT Fri Aug 7 2020

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

.THUNDERSTORM IMPACT...
Sufficient moisture will remain in place today for scattered to
numerous showers and lightning storms to develop along local sea
and lake breezes during the afternoon. The highest coverage will
be west of Interstate 95 and especially from greater Sanford,
Orlando and Kissimmee-Saint Cloud westward across Lake County due
to the potential for a late day sea breeze collision.

Storm motion today will be slow and erratic, with perhaps a slow
north drift. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes, slow
moving torrential downpours, and wind gusts to 40 mph will occur
in the stronger storms.

.FLOOD IMPACT...
Because of the slow storm motion today, the threat for locally
heavy rainfall totaling up to 3 inches, or slightly higher in a
few spots, will be greater than the past few days. This is more
likely to cause temporary flooding of roads, and other poorly
drained and low lying areas. This is especially true for areas
with standing water and near full water retention areas due to
what has been a wet summer in many locations thus far.

Never drive across water covered roadways, and remember to reduce
your speed, and use your wipers and low beam headlights if you
encounter heavy rain while driving.

.MARINE THUNDERSTORM GUST IMPACT...
A few wind gusts of 35 to 40 knots will be possible this afternoon,
mainly over inland lakes west of Interstate 95.

.RIP CURRENT IMPACT...
There will be a moderate risk for life-threatening rip currents
at the central Florida Atlantic beaches once again today. While
rips will be present all day, the threat will be highest between
200 PM and sunset due to tidal effects. To reduce your chance of
being caught in the seaward pull of a rip current, swim only
within sight of a lifeguard, and never swim alone, while following
social distancing guidelines.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.
Above normal chances for showers and lightning storms are expected
each afternoon over the weekend and into early next week. The
greatest threats will be frequent cloud to ground lightning
strikes, gusty winds, and torrential downpours. The risk for
dangerous rip currents will also remain Moderate.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight. However,
spotters are requested to report any rainfall amounts of 3 inches
or more, or relay any reports of flooding to the National Weather
Service office in Melbourne.

Kelly/Cristaldi

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
659 PM EDT Fri Aug 7 2020

FLZ047-053-147-072345-
Southern Brevard County FL-Osceola FL-Northern Brevard County FL-
659 PM EDT Fri Aug 7 2020

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BREVARD AND NORTHEASTERN OSCEOLA
COUNTIES UNTIL 745 PM EDT...

At 659 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Playalinda Beach to near Port Canaveral to
near Camp Holly Fish Camp. Movement was east at 20 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Palm Bay, Melbourne, Titusville, Rockledge and Cocoa.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 2799 8048 2805 8106 2828 8101 2835 8087
      2836 8086 2872 8088 2871 8062 2845 8051
      2839 8056 2834 8057 2829 8057 2823 8059
TIME...MOT...LOC 2259Z 274DEG 26KT 2868 8066 2846 8060 2807 8085

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
707 PM EDT FRI AUG 7 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0645 PM     TSTM WND GST     3 W KENNEDY SPACE CENTE 28.64N 80.75W
08/07/2020  M41.00 MPH       Brevard            FL   OTHER FEDERAL

            USAF TOWER 0714 REPORTED A 41MPH/36KT WIND GUST FROM THE
            NW

0650 PM     TSTM WND GST     2 NNW COCOA             28.41N 80.76W
08/07/2020  M41.00 MPH       Brevard            FL   OTHER FEDERAL

            USAF TOWER 1000 REPORTED A 41MPH/36KT WIND GUST FROM THE
            NW

&&

CL

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
709 PM EDT FRI AUG 7 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0650 PM     TSTM WND GST     4 NNE HAULOVER CANAL    28.80N 80.74W
08/07/2020  M40.00 MPH       Volusia            FL   OTHER FEDERAL

            USAF TOWER 0022 REPORTED A 40MPH/35KT WIND GUST FROM THE
            W

0700 PM     TSTM WND GST     3 SE HAULOVER CANAL     28.71N 80.73W
08/07/2020  M39.00 MPH       Brevard            FL   OTHER FEDERAL

            USAF TOWER 0418 REPORTED A 39MPH/34KT WIND GUST FROM THE
            NW

&&

CL

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
716 PM EDT FRI AUG 7 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0654 PM     TSTM WND GST     4 ESE PORT SAINT JOHN   28.46N 80.72W
08/07/2020  M40.00 MPH       Brevard            FL   MESONET

            FW0175 IN MERRIT ISLAND REPORTED A 40MPH/35KT WIND GUST
            FROM THE NW

&&

CL

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
718 PM EDT FRI AUG 7 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0710 PM     TSTM WND GST     3 SW PLAYALINDA BEACH   28.63N 80.66W
08/07/2020  M40.00 MPH       Brevard            FL   OTHER FEDERAL

            USAF TOWER 0313 REPORTED A 40MPH/35KT WIND GUST FROM THE
            NW

&&

CL

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
722 PM EDT Fri Aug 7 2020

FLZ058-080000-
Okeechobee FL-
722 PM EDT Fri Aug 7 2020

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY UNTIL 800 PM
EDT...

At 722 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Okeechobee. This storm was nearly stationary.

Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Treasure Island, Okeechobee, Basinger, Four Seasons Estates and
Taylor Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 2716 8071 2721 8079 2720 8083 2714 8087
      2717 8088 2722 8095 2722 8097 2726 8100
      2730 8100 2730 8103 2733 8105 2736 8103
      2738 8107 2739 8112 2753 8121 2755 8120
      2751 8070 2712 8068
TIME...MOT...LOC 2322Z 097DEG 2KT 2731 8090

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