Melbourne, FL – Residents in Florida’s coastal regions should prepare for a stormy and sweltering weekend, with intense weather conditions expected through Monday. Beginning today, Saturday, thunderstorms will develop along the coast, advancing inland by the afternoon. These storms, driven by the east coast sea breeze, will bring frequent lightning strikes, heavy rainfall, and gusty winds up to 50 mph.
According to the National Weather Service, scattered to numerous thunderstorms are forecast, with the highest coverage in the interior regions by Saturday evening. The storms could lead to minor flooding in low-lying areas due to torrential downpours. As the system progresses, Sunday’s weather will mirror today’s conditions, with high temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s and heat indices pushing past 100 degrees.
Looking ahead to Monday, the pattern of showers and thunderstorms continues, with a 40% chance of rain. The weather remains warm and humid, with highs in the upper 80s. Coastal residents should stay vigilant for potential rip currents and lightning risks as these conditions persist into the early week.
