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Orlando, FL Weather Oct. 31-Nov. 2: Heavy Rain, Coastal Hazards
MELBOURNE, FL – Heavy rainfall, dangerous surf and coastal flooding concerns are affecting portions of east central Florida this Halloween weekend, with some communities potentially receiving more tha
By Country Herald Staff · 2026-10-31T10:38:15.274Z
MELBOURNE, FL – Heavy rainfall, dangerous surf and coastal flooding concerns are affecting portions of east central Florida this Halloween weekend, with some communities potentially receiving more than 3 inches of rain through Monday, Nov. 2. Forecasters are warning residents and visitors to prepare for flooded roadways, hazardous boating conditions and dangerous rip currents.
According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne, much of east central Florida faces a Level 1 of 4 marginal excessive rainfall risk Saturday, Oct. 31, particularly from Brevard County southward along the Atlantic coast.
Heavy Rain Could Flood Roads and Low Lying Areas Rainfall totals of 1 3 inches or more are possible in affected coastal communities, potentially causing localized flooding in areas with poor drainage.
Showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected Saturday afternoon and evening, with occasional lightning and wind gusts potentially reaching 30 40 mph.
Halloween rain chances range from 20% in Orlando to 50% in Melbourne and 60% in Vero Beach.
Temperatures will remain warm, with afternoon highs reaching the lower to middle 80s before cooling into the 70s during evening trick or treating activities.
Dangerous Surf and Coastal Flooding Continue The National Weather Service warns that hazardous beach conditions will persist along Florida's east central Atlantic coastline.
A high risk of rip currents remains in effect at area beaches, while a High Surf Advisory begins at 5 p.m. Saturday and continues through Sunday afternoon.
Surf heights could reach 5 7 feet Sunday, with offshore seas of 5 9 feet and easterly winds of 15 25 knots.
A Coastal Flood Advisory also remains in effect through Sunday for St. Lucie and Martin counties, particularly around midday and early afternoon high tides.
Additional heavy rainfall remains possible Sunday and Monday.
Beachgoers are strongly advised to stay out of the ocean, while inexperienced boaters should avoid hazardous marine conditions.
Motorists should never attempt to drive through flooded roadways.