Melbourne, FL – Residents should prepare for a persistent pattern of hot, humid afternoons punctuated by daily showers and thunderstorms, creating potentially slick conditions for drivers along Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 1. The familiar summer routine of searing heat followed by afternoon downpours is set to dominate the week and continue into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne, the chances for showers and thunderstorms will ramp up each afternoon. Wednesday carries a 40 percent chance of storms after 2 p.m., with a high temperature soaring to near 94 degrees. This setup will become a daily feature, with storm chances increasing as the week progresses, especially impacting evening commutes.
The Juneteenth holiday on Thursday will see similar conditions, with a high near 94°F and a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, primarily after 2 p.m. Those with outdoor plans should keep a close watch on the sky and have a strategy to seek shelter if storms develop. The pattern of afternoon storms is expected to become more widespread by Friday, with an 80 percent chance of rain, some of which could be heavy at times.
This wet and warm trend is locked in through the weekend and into the start of next week. Saturday and Sunday will both feature highs in the low 90s and a 50 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Looking ahead to early next week, Monday continues the pattern with a high near 94°F and sunny conditions punctuated by potential storms. Residents are advised to check for weather alerts before heading outdoors and to avoid standing water on roadways.
Here is the five-day forecast for Melbourne:
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 94°F. A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m.
- Thursday (Juneteenth): Sunny, with a high near 94°F. A 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94°F. Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
- Saturday: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94°F.
- Sunday: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93°F.
