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More rain slams Indian River

Written by: Nick Samuel October 03 2017

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Heavy showers continue to sweep through the county Tuesday.

Weather meteorologists said there’s a 60 percent chance of rain Tuesday evening with a possible thunderstorm. Rain amounts will be between a tenth and a quarter of an inch with 15 to 20 mph east northeast winds.

Heavy rain sweeps through Indian River County Tuesday.

Posted by Nick Samuel on Tuesday, October 3, 2017

For Wednesday, there’s a 40 percent chance of rain with 20 mph winds. There’s a 60 to 70 percent chance of rain for Thursday with 15 to 25 mph east winds.

For Friday, there’s a 50 to 60 percent chance of rain with 10 to 15 mph winds.

A lake wind advisory has been issued until 8 p.m. Tuesday and a high surf advisory has been issued until 4 p.m. Thursday.

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