A heat advisory is in effect for the northern portions of east Central Florida.

The advisory is between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m., with temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and peak heat indices meeting or exceeding 108 degrees, according to NWS Melbourne.

There is a 60 percent chance for storms and showers along the Volusia and Brevard coasts, mainly after 5 p.m.

Lightning strikes, gusty winds, heavy downpours and localized flooding is possible, with peak coverage anticipated near the Interstate 4 corridor.

There is a moderate risk of rip currents at all area beaches, according to NWS Melbourne.

During the evening hours, skies will be partly cloudy with temperatures having a low around 77 degrees.

North winds will become south-southwest and rain chances will remain at 60 percent.