MELBOURNE, FL – Heavy rainfall, dangerous surf and coastal flooding concerns are affecting portions of east central Florida this Halloween weekend, with some communities potentially receiving more than 3 inches of rain through Monday, Nov. 2. Forecasters are warning residents and visitors to prepare for flooded roadways, hazardous boating conditions and dangerous rip currents.
According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne, much of east central Florida faces a Level 1 of 4 marginal excessive rainfall risk Saturday, Oct. 31, particularly from Brevard County southward along the Atlantic coast.
Heavy Rain Could Flood Roads and Low-Lying Areas Rainfall totals of 1-3 inches or more are possible in affected coastal communities, potentially causing localized flooding in areas with poor drainage…