East Central Florida Braces for Late Night Storms; Residents Urged to Stay Alert

iSkyNews and Media May 30, 2025

Staff Reporter | iSkyNews.com (ISC News)

Published May 31st, 2025

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MELBOURNE, FL – May 30, 2025, 9:00 PM – Residents across East Central Florida should prepare for a round of potentially strong thunderstorms late tonight, moving into Saturday morning. The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued an alert for scattered storms developing along an approaching cold front.

Key Timing & Areas: The storms are expected to move in from the northwest late tonight, pushing steadily southeast across the remainder of East Central Florida through Saturday morning, primarily between 3 AM and 7 AM. Areas include Daytona Beach, Orlando, Kissimmee, Melbourne, Vero Beach, and Fort Pierce.

Potential Hazards: The main threats associated with these storms include:

Frequent lightning
Gusty winds
Locally heavy rainfall, which could lead to temporary localized flooding in poor drainage areas.

Recommended Actions: Officials advise residents to head to a safe, indoor location if storms approach. It is also crucial to ensure you have multiple ways to receive severe weather warnings, especially as these storms are expected during overnight and early morning hours. This includes:

Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
NOAA Weather Radio
iSkyNews.com (television and radio)

Weather apps and trusted online sources like weather.gov.

Continue to monitor updates from the National Weather Service and local news outlets. Stay tuned to iSkyNews.com for the latest details.

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