Strong Winds, Dangerous Surf Continue as Rain Chances Increase Wednesday

Central Florida will remain windy tonight, with gusty northeast winds continuing to batter our coastline. Showers will become more widespread overnight, especially near the coast, as additional moisture moves into the area. A few thunderstorms are also possible, with locally heavy downpours.Rain chances will climb Wednesday, particularly in Brevard County and along our coastal communities. Bands of showers and isolated thunderstorms will move onshore throughout the day, bringing periods of heavy rain. Some coastal areas could pick up another inch or more of rainfall, with locally higher totals of 1 to 3 inches possible, especially south of Cape Canaveral. This could lead to minor flooding in low-lying and poorly drained areas.Dangerous Beach and Boating Conditions ContinueStrong northeast winds will continue to batter Central Florida’s coastline tonight and Wednesday, producing large, pounding waves, dangerous rip currents and additional beach erosion.A Coastal Flood Warning and High S