Hey there, folks! Time to dive into your coastal waters forecast for East Central Florida brought to you by the National Weather Service in Melbourne. Let's break it down with a splash of fun.
For boaters cruising from Flagler Beach to Jupiter Inlet, we've got some good news. High pressure is moving in, serving up smooth sailing conditions through late week. Expect mostly dry weather today, with the chance of isolated showers and storms creeping up over the weekend.
Gulf Stream Hazards? None to worry about, so ride those waves worry-free. And hey, if you're curious about the Gulf Stream location, we’ve got you covered with the latest as of yesterday.
Now, let's set sail with a closer look at specific areas:
- Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line: Today, light east winds around 5 to 10 knots with seas around 3 feet. Smooth sailing tonight with southeast winds and seas maintaining around 2 to 3 feet. And for Thursday? Keep those Southeast winds in check with a light chop expected.
- Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet: Similar vibes with east winds, seas around 2 to 3 feet today and into tonight. Thursday brings a bit of a breeze with a light chop likely on the waters.
- Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet: Northeast winds today, transitioning to east winds tonight. Seas sticking around 2 to 3 feet. Watch out for a slight chance of showers as we move into Thursday.
Remember, winds and waves can pick up near those thunderstorms, so keep an eye out!
And for those voyaging a bit further out:
- From Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line (20-60 nm): Winds generally northeast today with seas around 3 to 4 feet. Keep an eye out for a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms on Saturday and Sunday.
- From Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet (20-60 nm): Northeasterly winds with seas around 3 to 4 feet today. Watch out for some showers and thunderstorms over the weekend.
- Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet (20-60 nm): Northeast winds shifting to the east, seas generally around 2 to 3 feet. Showers are on the horizon for Thursday and a possible thunderstorm on Saturday.
Remember to stay weather-aware, folks! For a detailed forecast, check us out at the link in the show notes.
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