High surf and wind warnings remain in Daytona area Monday, A high surf advisory and lake wind advisory remain in effect for the Daytona Beach area Monday, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne. The high surf advisory is in effect until 4 a.m. Tuesday, and was issued for Volusia south to Martin County. Forecasters said “…strong rip currents…” will bring “…large breaking waves up to 5 to 7 feet…” to area beaches Monday. They added that the large waves, “…will be hazardous to anyone entering the surf…” and warned beachgoers not to swim alone. Some minor beach erosion is also expected around high tide from 1230 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Wind advisory for boaters and drivers
The lake wind advisory is in effect until 4 p.m. Monday from Daytona Beach south to Fort Pierce. East winds at 15 to 20 miles per hour, with gusts around 25 miles per hour are forecast. The National Weather Service in Melbourne says the strong winds will make for hazardous conditions for small boats on inland lakes as well as for high profile vehicles on some roads and elevated highways.
Wind gusts of 28 and 29 miles per hour were recorded Sunday night at Daytona Beach International Airport, as well as gusts of 24 and 25 miles per hour in the early morning hours Monday.
Temps in the 40s for Thanksgiving?
There is a 20 percent chance of rain for the Daytona Beach area Monday with cloudy skies and a high of 72. However, forecasters say the chance of rain will increase to 60 percent on Tuesday.
Looking ahead, forecasters also said Monday that a frontal system could bring temperatures in the 40s to the Daytona Beach area for Thanksgiving.
Wind advisory for boaters and drivers
The lake wind advisory is in effect until 4 p.m. Monday from Daytona Beach south to Fort Pierce. East winds at 15 to 20 miles per hour, with gusts around 25 miles per hour are forecast. The National Weather Service in Melbourne says the strong winds will make for hazardous conditions for small boats on inland lakes as well as for high profile vehicles on some roads and elevated highways.
Wind gusts of 28 and 29 miles per hour were recorded Sunday night at Daytona Beach International Airport, as well as gusts of 24 and 25 miles per hour in the early morning hours Monday.
Temps in the 40s for Thanksgiving?
There is a 20 percent chance of rain for the Daytona Beach area Monday with cloudy skies and a high of 72. However, forecasters say the chance of rain will increase to 60 percent on Tuesday.
Looking ahead, forecasters also said Monday that a frontal system could bring temperatures in the 40s to the Daytona Beach area for Thanksgiving.