Melbourne Cup punters are bracing for less than ideal weather conditions with rainfall expected to blanket the city throughout Tuesday as the race that stops a nation is held.
The NWS Melbourne FL warns of cool, dry weather with brisk winds and a moderate risk of rip currents in east central Florida.
A cold weather advisory is in effect from 2 a.m. through 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, affecting inland Indian River, Martin and St. Lucie counties.