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Flood Advisory
Issued: 11:01 PM Apr. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of east central Florida, including the following
county, Brevard.

* WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 701 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Palm Bay, Malabar, Barefoot Bay, Grant-Valkaria, Micco,
Melbourne Shores and Floridana Beach.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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Gale Warning
Issued: 6:10 PM Apr. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 4 PM EDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 4 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds increasing
to 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and seas 4 to 7 feet
expected. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 knots
with gusts up to 40 knots and seas building to 7 to 12 feet
expected.

* WHERE...Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 4 PM EDT
Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM Tuesday to 4 AM EDT
Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:10 PM Apr. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 4 PM EDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 4 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds increasing
to 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and seas 4 to 7 feet
expected. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 knots
with gusts up to 40 knots and seas building to 7 to 12 feet
expected.

* WHERE...Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 4 PM EDT
Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM Tuesday to 4 AM EDT
Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

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Rip Current Statement
Issued: 5:53 PM Apr. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and increasing rough surf.

* WHERE...Beaches of Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and
Martin Counties.

* WHEN...Through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and
piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip
current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If
able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

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