Melbourne, FL – Residents of Melbourne can expect an eventful Tuesday night as strong storms and a rare supermoon lunar eclipse converge. Scattered thunderstorms with heavy downpours and lightning are forecasted, with wind gusts up to 60 mph. The storms could interfere with the visibility of the partial lunar eclipse, set to begin around 8:41 p.m. and conclude by 12:47 a.m. Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service, dangerous rip currents and a Coastal Flood Advisory are in place through the evening due to high tides. Those living along the coast are urged to avoid entering the water and to secure low-lying properties. Small craft advisories also remain active due to hazardous conditions.
While Melbourne is slated to reach highs of 90°F today, storm clouds may block the view of the supermoon and eclipse. Weather experts recommend keeping an eye on local updates for storm developments and watching for potential clear breaks to catch the lunar event.
For the rest of the week, temperatures will stay in the upper 80s with scattered storms continuing into Wednesday afternoon.
