Melbourne, Florida – Near-record highs in the mid to upper 80s will combine with a high risk of rip currents along Atlantic beaches through Friday evening, impacting travel along A1A and beach access points before sunset.
According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne, dry and very warm conditions will follow morning fog, with highs reaching 81 to 87 degrees from Orlando to Fort Pierce. A high rip current risk remains in effect for all east central Florida beaches, including Daytona Beach and Cocoa Beach.
Dangerous surf conditions can turn life-threatening quickly.
Beachgoers along A1A from Daytona Beach to Melbourne should expect strong, frequent rip currents. While inland roads such as I-95 and US-1 remain dry, increased beach traffic is expected during peak afternoon warmth.
Saturday brings similar warmth, with highs again in the 80s. Changes arrive Sunday as a cold front pushes through, bringing scattered showers and a 50 percent rain chance across Orlando, Melbourne, and Fort Pierce. Breezy conditions will develop late Sunday, with temperatures turning sharply colder.
By Monday, highs drop into the upper 50s and low 60s, with overnight lows falling into the 30s inland by early Tuesday morning. Areas west of I-95 could see lows between 31 and 41 degrees before sunrise Tuesday.
What residents should do now: Swim near staffed lifeguards, avoid entering the water alone, and prepare for much colder mornings early next week.
Rip current risks remain elevated through the weekend, with colder and breezier conditions settling in Monday and Tuesday.
