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.