Potentially 'severe weather' in Daytona area could pose danger to Bike Week crowds
Breezy weather will continue in the Daytona Beach area into Wednesday night as potentially strong storms could pose dangerous conditions to motorcyclists, according to forecasters.
Staying inside or having an alternative mode of transportation to avoid getting caught in a windy, rainy storm is the best way for Bike Week crowds to stay safe, said Melissa Watson, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Melbourne.
'We have a cold front that's forecast to move across the Daytona area today, and ahead of that we have a line of storms that will be pushing through into the afternoon,' Watson said.
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The area is under a 'marginal risk' of severe weather, which means storms could produce 40-50 mph winds, with the potential of even 60 mph gusts.
'Small hail will be possible, heavy downpours and frequent lightning as well,' Watson added.
She encouraged bikers to 'always have multiple ways" to receive weather warnings.
'Before you head out, know where the showers and storms are relative to you,' Watson said. 'As rain comes down any driving conditions, whether it be for cars or motorcycles, that rain mixed with oil can cause slipperiness.'
According to Watson, the forecast calls for mostly dry weather Thursday and into the early weekend.
'Breezy conditions today will remain breezy and gusty into tonight,' she said.
The 15-20 mph winds will start to die down Thursday night and get lighter and lighter into the weekend.
The National Weather Service is also calling for high risk of 'dangerous' rip currents on the Volusia County coast through Wednesday night.
By Sunday, another cold front will bring rain chances again.
'We are looking at about 60% chance as of right now,' Watson said.
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Here is a look at the extended forecast for the Daytona Beach area, according to the National Weather Service forecast:
'Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 67 degrees. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Calm winds becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South-southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: A 60% chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday: A 30% chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.'
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Daytona Bike Week crowd warned of 'severe weather' heading this way
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