Heat Advisory Issued for East Central Florida on August 20
An official Heat Advisory from the National Weather Service Melbourne FL is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM EDT on August 20, 2026.
Orlando, Florida FirstAlerts
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Severe Weather
6 reportsHeat Advisory Covers Orlando, Daytona Beach and 20 Zones Across East Central Florida
The National Weather Service in Melbourne warns of heat index values 108 to 112 in Inland Volusia, Northern Lake, Orange and 17 other zones from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.
Heat Advisory Starts 10 AM Tuesday in Orange, Brevard, Volusia and 17 More East Central Florida Zones
The National Weather Service Melbourne FL record calls for heat index values of 108 to 112 across 20 zones, from Volusia south to Martin and west to Okeechobee, before the advisory lifts at 8 PM EDT the same evening.
Heat Advisory in Force for 20 East Central Florida Zones Until 8 PM Monday
The National Weather Service office in Melbourne, Florida, expects heat index values of 108 to 112 from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT on Monday, August 17, 2026. The advisory expires at 8 PM EDT that evening.
NWS Melbourne Extends Heat Advisory for East Central Florida Through 8 PM EDT
The Heat Advisory across east central Florida now runs longer than first issued, spanning from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT on August 16, 2026.
NWS Warns Hot Temperatures and High Humidity May Cause Heat Illnesses in East Central Florida
The National Weather Service has issued updated impact guidance as heat index values reach up to 112 degrees.
Insider Sales
1 reportMarriott Vacations Director Christian Asmar Sells 750,000 Shares
A Form 4 filing with the SEC shows the sale of common stock valued at over $83 million.
Mass Casualty Incidents
1 reportWoman Found Dead in Car in Mount Dora; Suspect Dead, Sheriff Says
Lake County Sheriff's Office investigates the death of a woman found in her car in Mount Dora; the suspect is deceased.
Disaster Declarations
4 reportsBrevard County Gets Federal Emergency Declaration for Hurricane Isaias
FEMA has declared an emergency for Brevard County, Florida, covering Hurricane Isaias, but individual assistance is not included.
Orange County, Florida: Emergency Declaration for Hurricane Isaias
Federal emergency declaration covers Orange County for Hurricane Isaias; public assistance available, but no individual household grants.
Seminole County Emergency Declaration for Hurricane Isaias
Federal emergency declared for Seminole County, Florida, covering Hurricane Isaias; public assistance available, but no individual household grants.
Osceola County under federal emergency declaration for Hurricane Isaias
FEMA has declared an emergency for Osceola County, Florida, covering damage from Hurricane Isaias, but no individual assistance is available to households.