A lifeguard in Jensen Beach suffered non-life threatening injuries after being near the site of a lightning strike.
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A lifeguard in Jensen Beach suffered non-life threatening injuries after being near the site of a lightning strike.
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NWS Melbourne, FL wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Aug 2, 1:50 PM EST, 25 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion...added Hydrology Section National Weather Service Melbourne FL 250 PM EDT Fri Aug 2 2019 .DISCUSSION... Tonight... Unsettled WX pattern to continue as a broad, elongated trofffing pattern over the ern GOMex rotates around the wrn flank of the Atlc ridge and into the Panhanle. Very high moisture will remain in place with PWat values largely btwn 2.25"-2.50". RAP40 analysis shows a series of mid lvl vort lobes spanning the FL Peninsula and extending into the Yucatan Channel, while a 45KT southerly jet over the Big Bend region provides a healthy amount upr lvl divergence. Shras/tsras will remsin in play thru the overnight pd with areas of moderate to heavy rain psbl. Min temps M/U70s under cloudy skies. Sat/Sun... Low/mid lvl flow bcmg SW as the trof pulls into NE GOMex/Deep South and graudally fills in, keeping the Bermuda ridge axis suppressed over Cuba and the Yucatan peninulsa. PWat values remain quite high (arnd 2.25") , while the SW flow pattern will favor the east central Peninsula for diurnal convection. On Sat, anticipate nmrs/wdsprd shras but only sct tsras on Sat as mid lvl temps are on the warm side...H50 arnd -5C. Local heavy rainfall btwn 2-3", especially should should a training pattern dvlp. Deep moisture will remain acrs east central FL, ECMWF continues to bring slightly drier air into the I-4 corridor on Sun...GFS not quite as agressive with this feature but does indicate some drying as well. Will go with 50pct POPs along the I-4, incresing to 60-70 percent to the south. Temps within 5F of climo avgs. Monday-Friday...(prev disc) A mid level trough extending from the north central Gulf into the southeast states Monday will gradually move eastward toward FL into mid week with the base of the mid level trough axis reaching the FL east coast late in the week. Low level south- southwest flow around the Atlantic ridge along with fairly deep moisture and the approaching trough will keep POPs in the likely range for Monday and Tuesday and then generally 50-60 percent for Wed. Southwest to west low to mid layer flow into late week will continue scattered diurnal convection moving toward the east coast each afternoon. Slight lowering of mean moisture and westerly component should lower coverage to scattered range by late week and will have rain chances in the 40-50 percent range. Highs around 90 to the lower 90s and lows in the 70s for the upcoming week. && .AVIATION... A very high moisture atmosphere remaining over the FL peninsula will yield widespread showers with some storms through this evening. TEMPO IFR/MVFR conditions will be possible at all terminals before activity winds down after sunset. Expecting some light rain or showers to linger into the overnight hours but not expecting any restrictions at this time. Some shower activity returns late Saturday morning mainly for the VRB-SUA vicinity. && .MARINE... Tonight...An area of low pres over the SE GOMex will lift northward, generating a steady southerly breeze, gentle to moderate nearshore and modderate to fresh offshore. Seas 3-4FT north of Sebastian Inlet and 2-3FT to the south. Hazardous boating conditions are possible in the Gulf Stream north of Sebastian Inlet as winds increase to 15-20 knots and seas build as high as 5FT. Nmrs shras/sct tsras. Sat-Sun...Marginal to poor conditions as a gentle to moderate S/SWrly breeze prevails. The offshore component will generate periods of rough wind chop. Seas generally 2-3ft nearshore and 3-4FT offshore...up to 5FT in the Gulf Stream. High shra/tsra coverage will continue. Mon-Tue...A gentle to moderate W/SW breeze will prevail with seas AOB 2FT nearshore 2-3FT offshore. Scattered to numerous showers and storms expected in the early week period, shore in the late afternoon and across the offshore gulf stream waters at night. && .HYDROLOGY... Levels on the St Johns River near Astor will remain near Action Stage into the weekend. Levels may briefly oscillate a little above or below 2 feet, but not expecting any significant fall over the next few days. At this time, reaching Minor Flood Stage is not anticipated, but will continue to closely monitor. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... DAB 74 88 74 90 / 50 70 40 60 MCO 74 89 76 91 / 50 70 30 50 MLB 76 89 75 91 / 50 70 50 60 VRB 74 90 73 90 / 50 70 50 60 LEE 74 90 76 91 / 50 70 30 50 SFB 74 89 76 92 / 50 70 30 50 ORL 74 90 76 92 / 50 70 30 50 FPR 75 90 74 90 / 50 70 50 70 && .MLB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... FL...None. AM...None. && Bragaw/Sharp/Combs
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Melbourne FL 1127 AM EDT Fri Aug 2 2019 AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>047-053-054-058-059-064-141- 144-147-030330- 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-Southern Brevard-Osceola- Indian River-Okeechobee-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Southern Lake-Northern Brevard- 1127 AM EDT Fri Aug 2 2019 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA. .DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT. .THUNDERSTORM IMPACT... Multiple rounds of showers and lightning storms will move north across east central Florida today. Storm coverage will increase this afternoon across most of the area. These storms will produce dangerous lightning strikes and wind gusts around 40 mph. .FLOOD IMPACT... Heavy rainfall btween 2 and 3 inches is expected in some storms this afternoon, with local amounts oround 4 inches is possible. This could result in minor flooding of roadways, parking lots, and other poorly drained and low-lying areas. .RIP CURRENT IMPACT... There is be a moderate risk of rip currents at all east central Florida beaches today. The threat will be highest between 12:00 PM through 7:00 PM due to tidal effects. Always swim within site of a lifeguard, and never swim alone. Do not be misled if there is little to no surf at the beach as rip currents typically are located under the surface of the water. .MARINE THUNDERSTORM GUST IMPACT... Numerous showers and lightning storms will move across east central Florida today, generally moving from south to north. Some of these storms could produce wind gusts up to 35 knots along the Intracoastal Waterway, nearshore Atlantic waters, and over large inland lakes. .RIVER FLOOD IMPACT... The St Johns River near Astor has reached Action Stage. The river is expected to remain near this level into the weekend. When the river reaches Action Stage near Astor, water begins to move into yards and covers boat ramps in low lying areas along the river. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY. Numerous showers and lightning storms are expected today and through the weekend. The main storm hazards will continue to be dangerous cloud to ground lightning strikes, gusty winds, and local heavy rain. For the first half of next week abundant moisture and southwest winds will favor afternoon storms across the eastern half of the Florida peninsula each day. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed this afternoon and tonight. Bragaw/Rodriguez
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Melbourne FL 308 PM EDT Fri Aug 2 2019 FLZ045-021930- Orange- 308 PM EDT Fri Aug 2 2019 ...A STORM CAPABLE OF FUNNEL CLOUDS WILL AFFECT WEST CENTRAL ORANGE COUNTY... At 306 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Ocoee. The storm is nearly stationary. Funnel clouds and winds of 30 to 40 mph are possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Orlando, Ocoee, Windermere, Pine Hills and Lockhart. Funnel clouds can occasionally touch down and produce brief small tornadoes. Move indoors and stay away from windows. LAT...LON 2850 8155 2862 8155 2862 8145 2849 8144 TIME...MOT...LOC 1906Z 254DEG 0KT 2855 8151 Combs
The Melbourne radar (KMLB), 106 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 19:17 UTC.
1 lightning. Local standard time, as filed.
Local broadcast media reported that a lifeguard at Jensen Beach received non-life threatening injuries after lightning struck nearby. The lifeguard was transported to a local hospital and later released.
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