Rip Current Statement issued March 19 at 2:39AM EDT until March 20 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Beach Hazards Statement issued March 18 at 2:25AM EDT until March 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT...A southward flowing longshore current and rough surf will develop at all central Florida Atlantic beaches, in addition to a Moderate risk of dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents in the surf zone can pull swimmers into deeper water.
Red Flag Warning issued March 17 at 2:05AM EDT until March 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
...HIGH FIRE DANGER EXPECTED ACROSS EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA TODAY... The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA... Volusia... Lake... Orange... Seminole... Osceola... Brevard... Okeechobee... Indian River... Saint Lucie... and Martin counties. * WIND...West to Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum values of 25 to 35 percent. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Rip Current Statement issued March 16 at 2:42AM EDT until March 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 2:37AM EDT until March 16 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...Lake, Volusia, Seminole, Orange, Brevard, Osceola, Okeechobee, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Beach Hazards Statement issued March 15 at 2:12AM EDT until March 16 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT...A strong northward-flowing longshore current will exist at all central Florida Atlantic beaches today, in addition to a moderate risk for dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...The northward-flowing current could pull swimmers into deeper water, making them more susceptible to dangerous rip currents. It will also generate strong rip currents near piers, jetties, and reefs.
Wind Advisory issued March 10 at 12:56AM EDT until March 10 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...Indian River, Martin, Saint Lucie, Volusia, Brevard, Lake, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Seminole counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Red Flag Warning issued March 6 at 2:33AM EST until March 6 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
...HIGH FIRE DANGER EXPECTED ACROSS EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA TODAY... The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA... Inland Volusia... Northern Lake... Orange... Seminole... Osceola... Okeechobee... Coastal Volusia... Southern Lake... Coastal Indian River... Coastal Saint Lucie... Coastal Martin... Inland Northern Brevard... Inland Indian River... Inland Saint Lucie... Inland Martin... Mainland Northern Brevard... Northern Brevard Barrier Islands... Inland Southern Brevard... Mainland Southern Brevard... Southern Brevard Barrier Islands. * WIND...West to Northwest
Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 1:10AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
An approaching cold front is causing briefly gusty winds from 30 to 40 mph early this morning. The strongest gusts are forecast to decrease somewhat toward daybreak. Travelers in high-profile vehicles on north-south oriented highways such as I-95, US-1, and US-27 should use caution. Additionally, consider bringing in loose objects such as trash cans.
Rip Current Statement issued March 5 at 2:38AM EST until March 6 at 3:00AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.