Alafaya, FL Weather Warnings

Issue Date: 1105 AM EDT Sat May 28 2022
THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT. .THUNDERSTORM IMPACT... Scattered showers and isolated storms will continue to develop and move east to northeast up to 15 to 20 mph through late morning and early afternoon, mainly along and south of a line from Kissimmee to Titusville southward. This activity will continue to increase into the mid to late afternoon, mainly near to southeast of the I-4 corridor through Okeechobee County and the Treasure Coast with scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms forming ahead of an approaching weak front as well along the sea breeze collision later this afternoon and evening. Hazards from stronger thunderstorms today include wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph, frequent lightning strikes and small to marginally severe hail. Sufficient moisture and slower storm motion will also lead to the threat of minor flooding with 2 to 4 inches of rain possible in a short period of time. .RIP CURRENT IMPACT... A moderate risk of rip currents will be present at all east central FL beaches today. Use caution if entering the surf zone and only swim in sight of a lifeguard. .MARINE THUNDERSTORM GUST IMPACT... Scattered to numerous thunderstorms that move over the Atlantic and intracoastal waters and inland lakes will be capable of producing wind gusts of 35 knots or greater and small hail through this evening. Boaters should seek safe harbor when storms threaten. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. Coverage of showers and lightning storms will remain high through early next week as an approaching frontal boundary lingers over the area. Cloud to ground lightning strikes, gusty winds, torrential rainfall leading to minor flooding, and small hail will be possible in any stronger storms which develop. The rip current risk is expected to remain moderate for the next several days. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.