Melbourne, FL – Drier air will bring reduced storm coverage to Central Florida today, impacting key roadways like I-95. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to cover just 20-40% of the area, primarily in the afternoon. This is a significant drop compared to typical summer days in the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne, afternoon highs will reach the upper 80s to lower 90s, with the heat index peaking near 102°F in some areas. Volusia County beaches will remain under a high-risk rip current warning, despite lower storm activity.
Beachgoers and boaters should be cautious, as small craft exercise advisories are in effect. Rip currents are particularly dangerous, especially with the clearer weather drawing more people to the coast. Inland, areas like Orlando and Leesburg can expect temperatures to hover near 90°F, while areas closer to the coast could see slightly cooler conditions.
