Excessive rainfall and storm chances are favored along the coast.

There is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., according to NWS Melbourne.

Storms will be capable of lightning strikes, localized flooding and strong wind gusts.

Otherwise, the day will be mostly sunny with a high near 94 degrees.

Peak heat indices exceed 100 degrees in most locations.

There is a moderate to major risk of heat forecast across most of east Central Florida.

Winds will blow west to southwest at 10 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph.

A moderate risk of strong, life-threatening rip currents exist at all Central Florida beaches.