Radar is down at two National Weather Service locations in Florida: Jacksonville and Melbourne. NWS Melbourne tells WESH 2 First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi that its equipment took a hit from a lightning strike around 5:15 p.m. Sunday.

Jacksonville faces severe afternoon storms, high heat, and a risk of localized flooding with more rain in the forecast, according to First Alert Meteorologist Katie Garner and The Weather Authority.

Jacksonville, FL, forecast: showers and thunderstorms likely with highs around 93°F and a heat index up to 105°F.

There have been nine lightning fatalities in the United States this year, with one in Florida. The Sunshine State is the lightning capital of the U.S.

Tampa Bay got the numbers on vacancies at the NWS offices in Florida, and multiple positions are unfilled as hurricane season ramps up. Here's a breakdown.

Jacksonville faces a week of thunderstorms with an 80% chance of rain today and high humidity setting up for persistent showers.

A system expected to stall over Florida late this week could spell trouble for your Fourth of July outdoor plans in the Jacksonville area.