Active Weather Alerts
Special Marine Warning
Issued: 10:19 PM Aug. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm... Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm... * Until 715 PM EDT. * At 619 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Barefoot Bay, moving southeast at 15 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, lightning and heavy downpours. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. Return to safe harbor if possible. * Locations impacted include... Gifford, Sebastian Highlands, Sebastian, Winter Beach, and Vero Beach Airport. && HAIL...0.00IN; WIND...>34KTS
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 10:16 PM Aug. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN INDIAN RIVER AND SOUTHEASTERN BREVARD COUNTIES THROUGH 645 PM EDT... At 615 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Barefoot Bay, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Palm Bay, Sebastian, Fellsmere, Indian River Shores, and Malabar. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN; MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
Special Marine Warning
Issued: 9:19 PM Aug. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm... * Until 645 PM EDT. * At 518 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 8 nm northwest of West Melbourne, or 8 nm west of Melbourne, moving east at 20 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, lightning and heavy downpours. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. Return to safe harbor if possible. * Locations impacted include... Indialantic, Melbourne, Melbourne Beach, Melbourne Village, and Eau Gallie. && HAIL...0.00IN; WIND...>34KTS
Heat Advisory
Issued: 7:15 AM Aug. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 to 112 expected. * WHERE...Southern Brevard Barrier Islands County. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. &&
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