Tue Apr 5 03:36:39 EDT 2022 Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-Volusia- Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm- Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-Flagler Beach to Volusia- Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia- Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm- Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-Inland Volusia- Northern Lake-Orange-Seminole-Southern Brevard-Osceola- Indian River-Okeechobee-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Southern Lake-Northern Brevard- 336 AM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT. .THUNDERSTORM IMPACT... Scattered lightning storms will develop this afternoon, and some may become strong with periods of heavy rainfall, frequent lightning strikes, gusty winds up to 40 to 50 mph and a brief tornado. Activity will move toward the northeast at 20 to 30 mph, and should become more prevalent along the Atlantic coast from mid to late afternoon. .RIP CURRENT IMPACT... A strong northward flowing longshore current will be present at beaches. There is also a Moderate risk of life-threatening rip currents. If you decide to enter the ocean, do so only within sight of a lifeguard, and never swim alone. .MARINE THUNDERSTORM GUST IMPACT... A few strong storms moving seaward from the mainland will be capable of local wind gusts of 35 to 45 knots, and frequent cloud to water lightning this afternoon and evening. .WATERSPOUT IMPACT... A brief waterspout will be possible along the Atlantic coast and intracoastal waters today. .WIND AND SEA IMPACT... Winds 18 to 22 kt with gusts up to 30 kt are forecast over the waters beyond 20 miles from the Volusia and Brevard county coasts, along with choppy seas up to 6 ft. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for offshore waters this afternoon and into tonight. Small craft should exercise caution if venturing beyond the immediate coastline today due to gusty winds and choppy seas. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY. Scattered lightning storms are forecast Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Some these storms will have the chance to become strong, or possibly severe with frequent lightning strikes, gusty winds, hail or a brief tornado. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters should monitor the weather this afternoon, and self activate if needed.