It’s a dangerously hot day in Central Florida as a heat advisory for the region begins at 11 a.m. and ends at 8 p.m.
Read more Asking Eric: He’ll give his grandkid $10,000 but won’t use their new name
Temperatures are in the mid-to-upper 90s with a heat index up to 110 degrees, according to NWS Melbourne.
Thursday’s weather is part of an ongoing heatwave in the region, bringing a major and extreme risk of heat through at least Saturday.
Read more Miss Manners: How risky is it to invite more people than the venue can accommodate?
There is a 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 p.m. Hazards include frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 55 mph and heavy rainfall.
Read more They’ve got game at Outpost Neighborhood Tavern | Review
Winds are blowing south at around 5 mph.
There is a moderate risk for rip currents at area beaches.