Melbourne Florida for 06-06-2024

Hey there, East Central Florida! Time for a dose of that sweet oceanic forecast straight from the National Weather Service in Melbourne. I'm here to give you the lowdown on what's happening out on the waters today and beyond. Let's dive in.

So, picture this: we've got a ridge of high pressure lounging over the west Atlantic, slowly shimmying its way south. Meanwhile, a light front is moseying towards North Florida, bringing a change in winds from southerly today to a mix of west and southwest over the weekend. Expect those sneaky sea breezes to switch things up each afternoon and evening, giving rise to some thunderstorms with a chance of being feisty. Keep an eye out for isolated strong to severe storms cruising along the horizon today. But hey, boating conditions should stay A-OK, minus any pesky lightning storms.

Now, for the Gulf Stream dazzlers - clear skies ahead, folks. The Gulf Stream's west wall is hanging out around 36 nautical miles east of Ponce Inlet. Feeling adventurous? Dive right into those East Central Florida waters, my friends.

For today's closer look – here's a glimpse at Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line within 20 nautical miles: South winds kicking off around 5 knots, shifting southeast later, with seas around 2 feet. Showers and thunderstorms might just crash the party this afternoon. And later tonight, those winds will sway southwest, with a chance of more thunderstorm fun. It's like a mini weather rollercoaster!

Looking into the crystal ball towards the weekend – expect some southeast winds on Friday with a light chop along the intracoastal waters. Showers and thunderstorms might pop up to say hello, so have your rain gear handy just in case.

Hang tight, Sunday sailors! We're talking about southwest winds swaying your way, with some southeast action in the afternoon. Seas staying calm at 1 to 2 feet, so smooth sailing ahead.

Remember, wind and waves can get a bit frisky near those thunderstorms, so keep your eyes peeled as you navigate our beautiful Florida waters.

For more details and the full rundown, check out the link in our show notes. Thanks for tuning in and stay weather-wise out there, East Central Florida. Stay safe, stay informed. This is your waterside weather buddy, signing off.

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