Update 1:30am
Rain ends across Central Florida. Only a few more light showers are affecting the immediate coast of Brevard County, and these will be moving offshore shortly.
The wind is strong, not only along the coast, but also inland. Sustained winds at aroun 25 mph in some locations inland gusts could reach 30 mph in the afternoon. The coast could have gusts reachign 35 mph.
Check the water temperature at your favorite beach area
Please stay off the water. There are small craft, high surf, rip current advisories along our east coast Florida beaches.
STRONG WINDS, DANGEROUS CONDITIONS AT THE BEACH, SEA
Winds will be gusty from the north-northeast at about 30 mph, sustained winds between 20-25 mph.
Marine conditions are dangerous along most of the east coast of Florida. The winds are very strong, producing high surf and small craft advisories, through Thursday afternoon. Life-threatening rip currents will also be present along our beaches --swimmers are advised to stay out the water Wednesday and Thursday.
Winds will be from the northeast between 25-30 knots and stronger, to gale force, through Thursday morning. Seas will run between 12-15 feet. Beach erosion is also likely along our local beaches.
Update 11:00am
Showers start to wind down in Orange County. There could still be some ponding near I-4 and downtown Orlando. Make sure to drive safely and never cross flooded roads, depth might be deeper than expected.
As forecast, showers and storms will continue to affect the coast longer and more severely. A flood advisory is in effect for Brevard County due to the relentless rain which have produced over 2 inches of rain and it continues to fall just before noon on Wednesday.
Canaveral Groves to Rockledge and Cocoa have received between 2 to 4 inches of rain. Additionally this area could receive between 1 to 2 inches through the early afternoon.
STRONG WINDS, DANGEROUS CONDITIONS AT THE BEACH, SEA
The winds will really start to pick up this morning through Thursday. Winds will be gusty from the north-northeast at about 30 mph, sustained winds between 15-20 mph. You might consider picking up loose items left in your yard or patio.
Marine conditions will be dangerous along most of the east coast of Florida. The winds will be very strong, producing high surf and small craft advisories, starting early on Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon. Life-threatening rip currents will also be present along our beaches --swimmers are advised to stay out the water Wednesday and Thursday.
Winds will be from the northeast between 25-30 knots and stronger, to gale force, through Thursday morning. Seas will run between 12-15 feet. Beach erosion is also likely along our local beaches.
Check the water temperature at your favorite beach area
Update 9:30am
The winds will really start to pick up this morning through Thursday. Winds will be gusty from the north-northeast at about 30 mph, sustained winds between 15-20 mph. You might consider picking up loose items left in your yard or patio.
Marine conditions will be dangerous along most of the east coast of Florida. The winds will be very strong, producing high surf and small craft advisories, starting early on Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon. Life-threatening rip currents will also be present along our beaches --swimmers are advised to stay out the water Wednesday and Thursday.
Winds will be from the northeast between 25-30 knots and stronger, to gale force, through Thursday morning. Seas will run between 12-15 feet. Beach erosion is also likely along our local beaches.
Check the water temperature at your favorite beach area
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