Severe Thunderstorm Warning 61, NWS Melbourne, FL

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
336 PM EDT Sat May 24 2025

...New KEY MESSAGES, DISCUSSION, MARINE, FIRE WEATHER...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Issued at 333 PM EDT Sat May 24 2025

- Marginal Risk for severe storms this afternoon and early
  evening mainly inland from the immediate coast; primary hazards
  include gusty to damaging winds and large hail

- Continued chance for afternoon/evening rain and lightning storms
  Sunday into next week

- Heat and humidity build each day into next week with peak heat
  index values around 100 this weekend, 100-105 next week

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 333 PM EDT Sat May 24 2025

Through tonight...Late morning Cape sounding shows considerable
instability with MUCAPE near 4900 J/kg. Strong sfc heating
combined with cool mid level temps (-9.7C at 500mb) is producing
steep lapse rates. Pocket of mid level dry air seen on the
sounding is helping to produce DCAPE of 1300 J/kg indicative of
strong downburst potential very prominent outflow boundaries seen
on KMLB Doppler radar emanating from convection. Storms firing
behind the sea breeze just inland from the immediate coast will
continue develop along/behind the inland- moving sea breeze.
Steering flow is toward the east at 10-15 mph but storms along and
behind the sea breeze will exhibit more erratic motion. Focus for
strong/severe storms will shift to the interior through early eve
as sea/lake/outflow boundaries collide. Large hail, damaging
winds and excessive lightning will accompany the strongest storms.
With the rather early onset of convection this afternoon, expect
the threat for strong/severe storms convection to end around
sunset with lingering rain/embedded storms ending by late evening.

Sun-Mon...A rinse-and-repeat weather pattern will stick around
for Sunday and Monday, with heat index values climbing by another
degree or two each day. Mid level ridging is forecast to build
over the Florida Peninsula as upper level winds decrease further.
Showers and storms are anticipated to form in the mid to late
afternoon hours on Sunday, with the potential for a slightly more
active west coast breeze. Westerly steering flow on Sunday will
push showers and storms toward the east FL coast, while lighter
steering winds on Monday will result in storm motion being more
erratic. A strong storm or two cannot be ruled out each day with
gusty winds being the primary threat. Outside of storms, heat
index values will nudge higher into the low-mid 100s, especially
on Monday.

Tue-Sat...Through mid week, ridging holds over central Florida
with light southerly flow backing to the southeast each afternoon
(behind the sea breeze). Rain and storm chances (40-60%) will
increasingly favor interior locations as the sea breeze pushes
farther inland each afternoon. Daytime temps in the low 90s
combined with high humidity will lead to heat indices approaching
100-105 degrees during peak heating hours. Adequate cooling,
hydration, and sun protection will be needed as this stretch of
hot and humid weather lasts through much of the work week. By
Friday into next weekend, 500mb height anomalies hint at a change
in our overall pattern...increasingly unsettled weather leading to
potentially higher, more widespread rain chances. Additional
cloud cover and the approach of a front could also provide some
relief from the heat. Any specifics beyond that will become
clearer through the upcoming week.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 333 PM EDT Sat May 24 2025

High pressure over the local waters will promote light southerly
flow (~5-10 kt), followed by a daily afternoon/evening sea breeze
that backs winds to the E/SE 10-14 kt near the coast. Generally
favorable boating conditions are forecast as a result. However,
scattered afternoon/evening showers and storms will create the
primary boating hazard, bringing the potential for strong/gusty
winds, hail, and lightning strikes. Seas 1-2 FT, up to 3 FT
offshore.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFs)
Issued at 157 PM EDT Sat May 24 2025

Mainly VFR is forecast outside of showers/storms. Scat'd storms are
forecast to develop this PM and SUN PM over ECFL as the ECSB converges
with the WCSB and outflow from previous storms. Isol'd severe storms
are forecast this PM. ESE winds this PM at around 8-12kts with gusts
to 15-18kts are expected to weaken tonight before increasing on SUN
after 16Z. A TEMPO group at 09-13Z for MVFR VIS is forecast at KSUA.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 333 PM EDT Sat May 24 2025

No low RH concerns for the foreseeable future. High pressure over
the area for the next several days will promote light southerly
flow, backing to the southeast each afternoon behind the east
coast sea breeze. The sea breeze will be the focus for developing
rain and lightning storms each afternoon and evening as it moves
inland. Lightning strikes could lead to additional fire starts.
Daytime smoke dispersion will be Good to Very Good with lower
values along the immediate coast in the Fair category.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
DAB  71  90  71  91 /  10  40  20  50
MCO  72  91  73  92 /  20  60  20  60
MLB  73  88  74  89 /  30  50  20  60
VRB  72  89  73  90 /  30  40  20  60
LEE  71  92  73  92 /  10  60  20  60
SFB  71  92  72  93 /  10  60  20  60
ORL  72  92  73  92 /  20  60  20  60
FPR  71  89  73  90 /  40  40  20  60

&&

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

&&

DISCUSSION...Kelly
AVIATION...Fehling

Preliminary Local Storm Report...Corrected
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
400 PM EDT Sat May 24 2025

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

0332 PM     Hail             Vero Lake Estates       27.75N 80.53W
05/24/2025  E1.75 Inch       Indian River       FL   Broadcast Media

            Updates previous hail report from Vero Lake
            Estates. Estimated quarter to golf ball size
            hail based on photos shared by local media
            in Vero Lake Estates. Hail occurred at 103rd
            Ct & S 85th St.

&&

Heil

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
401 PM EDT Sat May 24 2025

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

0332 PM     Hail             1 N Vero Lake Estates   27.76N 80.53W
05/24/2025  M1.00 Inch       Indian River       FL   Trained Spotter

            Trained spotter estimates hail to quarter
            size at Minds Eye Observatory (private) in
            Vero Lake Estates.

&&

Heil

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
415 PM EDT Sat May 24 2025

FLZ259-264-242100-
Inland St. Lucie FL-Inland Martin FL-
415 PM EDT Sat May 24 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL ST. LUCIE AND
WESTERN MARTIN COUNTIES THROUGH 500 PM EDT...

At 414 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Indiantown, moving northeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Indiantown, J And S Fish Camp, and Port Mayaca.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 2700 8062 2708 8066 2711 8066 2712 8068
      2720 8068 2731 8047 2703 8028 2696 8043
      2696 8061
TIME...MOT...LOC 2014Z 234DEG 10KT 2713 8044

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Fehling

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
417 PM EDT Sat May 24 2025

FLZ154-159-254-259-242100-
Coastal St. Lucie FL-Inland St. Lucie FL-Inland Indian River FL-
Coastal Indian River FL-
417 PM EDT Sat May 24 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL ST. LUCIE AND
SOUTHEASTERN INDIAN RIVER COUNTIES THROUGH 500 PM EDT...

At 417 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Pointe West, or near Vero Beach South, moving southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Vero Beach, Indian River Shores, Vero Beach South, Gifford, and
Winter Beach.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

&&

LAT...LON 2751 8059 2770 8062 2778 8038 2751 8027
TIME...MOT...LOC 2017Z 304DEG 18KT 2765 8048

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Sedlock

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