Atlantic Hurricane Season 2025 Storm Names

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FXUS62 KMLB 250717
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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
317 AM EDT Wed Mar 25 2026

...New KEY MESSAGES, DISCUSSION, MARINE...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Issued at 312 AM EDT Wed Mar 25 2026

- A high risk of rip currents exists at all central Florida
  Atlantic beaches today. Entering the surf is strongly
  discouraged!

- The chance for showers and a few lightning storms continues
  today. A strong storm and locally heavy rainfall of 2 to 4
  inches cannot be ruled out.

- Gradually drier late this week before the next cold front
  arrives Saturday, bringing gusty winds, rain chances, and cooler
  temperatures into next week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 312 AM EDT Wed Mar 25 2026

Today-Tonight...Isolated to scattered showers have continued early
this morning across portions of east central Florida. In particular,
a strong storm near Melbourne became nearly stationary shortly after
midnight, producing locally heavy rain of 2.5 to 4.5 inches. High
rain rates led to quick accumulation over about 90 minutes,
resulting in a report of standing water on area roads. This occurred
very near or just north of a stalled stationary boundary, where
moisture convergence and opposing low-level flow were present.

Additional showers and storms have developed and are slowly pushing
toward the coast early this morning. Activity along the stationary
front, more specifically, will be monitored for the potential of
producing locally heavy rainfall today. CAM guidance continues to
suggest the potential for coastal convection, followed by isolated
showers and storms farther inland along the sea breeze this
afternoon/evening. Lightning strikes, locally heavy rain of 1-3",
gusty winds, and small hail are possible with the most organized
activity. Daytime temperatures will remain a bit cooler due to some
more clouds and slightly modified air north of the frontal
boundary. Drier conditions are forecast to resume after sunset for
most locations, though some additional coastal showers are
possible late tonight.

At area beaches, a high risk of rip currents exists today. Entering
the water is strongly discouraged!

Thursday-Friday...The eastern periphery of an expanding H5 ridge
reaches Florida later in the week as a surface boundary dissipates
south of the area. Surface high pressure gradually builds over the
region, largely maintaining weak onshore flow. Just enough low-level
moisture will remain to spark an isolated shower or two within the
onshore flow Thursday. However, most locations look to stay dry as
temperatures warm back up into the low/mid 80s. Friday`s forecast
brings well above normal temperatures to all of east central Florida
under mostly sunny skies. Dry conditions will likely continue into
Friday night as temperatures settle into the 60s.

Saturday-Tuesday...Another cold front moves into north Florida
Saturday morning as conditions remain dry and mild locally. As the
front presses south through the day, northeast winds notably
increase to 15-20 mph with gusts 25-35 mph (especially at the coast
and north of I-4). Moisture also increases with PW surging to 1.5-
1.6" along the front. This, plus increased convergence, suggests
rain chances of 30 to 50 percent. The highest rain totals (up to 1")
look to focus from Cape Canaveral southward along the coast,
extending as far west as Lake Okeechobee. Though greater moisture
begins to push south of the area later on Sunday, isolated coastal
showers may continue into early next week. Shallow, onshore-moving
showers would be embedded in the stout onshore flow, which remains
gusty Sunday and breezy Monday-Tuesday. H5 ridging becomes well
established through the middle of next week over the southern U.S.,
so no major pattern changes are anticipated from Sunday onward.

Temperatures drop to more typical levels for late March, only
reaching the 70s Sunday and Monday. A warm up commences Tuesday with
highs back in the upper 70s to low 80s.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 312 AM EDT Wed Mar 25 2026

Hazardous boating conditions are ongoing across the local Atlantic,
with northeast winds 15-20 knots, gusting around 25 knots at times
north of Sebastian Inlet. Seas are responding, already at 10 feet
near Buoy 41009 early this morning. Small Craft Advisories are in
place through 8 PM for all marine legs and will eventually be
reduced to the Gulf Stream this evening as seas/winds subside.
Scattered showers and storms are forecast through the day, producing
locally heavy rain, lightning strikes, and gusty winds at times.

Isolated showers remain possible Thursday as boating conditions
improve and stay generally favorable through Friday. Drier weather
is forecast on Friday as high pressure briefly builds over the
waters. Then, another cold front presses south on Saturday, quickly
strengthening winds and building seas from north to south. Brief
gale conditions are possible, particularly north of Cape Canaveral
Saturday afternoon and evening. Hazardous to dangerous boating
conditions develop as a result, beginning mid day Saturday and
lasting through at least Sunday. In addition, scattered showers and
an isolated storm or two will be possible as the front moves south
across the waters Saturday and Sunday.

&&

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFs)
Issued at 129 AM EDT Wed Mar 25 2026

Scattered showers and storms ongoing, especially across MLB. Have
TEMPO through 07Z for 3SM TSRA BKN010 as well as gusts up to 20KT.
A weak frontal boundary has settled into the central FL peninsula
and will become quasi-stationary overnight, around the MLB area.
Highest moisture will lie in close proximity to it overnight.
Overall, convection will decrease overnight, with the greatest
potential for convection occurring along the boundary. Some
locally heavy rainfall is possible, with the greatest potential
looking to be MLB. Have maintained VC wording (VCSH from TIX-ISM
northward, and VCTS for MLB) for everywhere except VRB southward.
As of now, the only TEMPO is at MLB for tonight, will rely on
amendments as necessary. Generally N/NE winds, but could be more
light/variable across the Treasure Coast south/westward. MVFR/IFR
CIGS possible across portions of ECFL tonight, with the lowest
ceiling likely near to NW of MLB tonight. Patchy fog development
is possible late tonight into early Wed morning, with greatest
chances south of a KISM/KMLB line. Moisture will linger on
Wednesday as the front continues to weaken. This will lead to
additional scattered showers and lightning storms through the day,
tapering off through sunset. Have included VCSH for MLB to ISM
northward through the day, ending convection around 00/03. Winds
will become NE/E at 10-15 KT with (some higher gusts) and
considerable to mostly cloudy skies with a mix of VFR/MVFR CIGs.
Winds then decrease to around 5KT around 00/03Z.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
DAB  77  63  80  61 /  50  20  20   0
MCO  80  65  82  64 /  40  10  20   0
MLB  78  64  80  64 /  50  20  20   0
VRB  80  63  80  63 /  40  20  20   0
LEE  80  63  84  63 /  30  10  20   0
SFB  79  64  83  63 /  40  10  20   0
ORL  80  64  83  64 /  40  10  20   0
FPR  81  62  81  62 /  30  20  20   0

&&

.MLB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...None.
AM...Small Craft Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for AMZ550-552.

     Small Craft Advisory until 2 AM EDT Thursday for AMZ555-570-572-
     575.

&&

$$

DISCUSSION...Schaper
AVIATION...Watson

NWS SJU Office Area Forecast Discussion