Melbourne Florida for 10-07-2024

Hey there, folks! Time for your coastal waters forecast for East Central Florida brought to you by the National Weather Service in Melbourne. Let's dive right in!

Today on the Atlantic Coastal waters from Flagler Beach to Jupiter Inlet, we're looking at some onshore flow sticking around with seas building up for some potentially hazardous boating conditions. Keep an eye out for heavy rain and the chance of isolated lightning storms. And oh, Hurricane Milton is likely to amp up to a major hurricane in the Gulf, heading towards Florida by midweek. Brace yourselves for some serious impacts starting late Wednesday.

For the Gulf Stream, expect some bumpy rides with seas building to 6 to 8 feet in persistent easterly long-period swells.

Now, let's get into some specifics:

- Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line: A small craft advisory is in effect until Tuesday evening. Today, expect east winds at 10 to 15 knots with seas ranging from 5 to 7 feet, occasionally up to 9 feet. Keep an eye out for thunderstorms and showers.

- Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet: Similar small craft advisory till Tuesday evening. Winds picking up to 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon with seas at 6 to 7 feet, occasionally reaching 9 feet. Showers likely, so be prepared.

- Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet: Another small craft advisory lasting till Tuesday evening. Look out for northeast winds at 15 to 20 knots, dropping to 10 to 15 knots later. Seas at 6 to 7 feet, occasionally up to 9 feet. Showers lurking around, so be ready for that.

Remember, winds and waves can get higher in and near thunderstorms, so keep an eye out for those.

For more detailed information, check out the link in our show notes. Stay safe and prepared out there, folks!

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