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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:49 AM Apr. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM THURSDAY TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 knots
with gusts up to 40 knots and seas 12 to 17 feet. For the
Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 knots with
gusts up to 35 knots and seas 10 to 15 feet expected.

* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Jupiter Inlet out 60 nautical miles.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 AM EDT Thursday. For the
Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM Thursday to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* 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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Gale Warning
Issued: 5:49 AM Apr. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM THURSDAY TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 knots
with gusts up to 40 knots and seas 12 to 17 feet. For the
Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 knots with
gusts up to 35 knots and seas 10 to 15 feet expected.

* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Jupiter Inlet out 60 nautical miles.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 AM EDT Thursday. For the
Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM Thursday to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

Wind Advisory
Issued: 3:54 AM Apr. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Inland Northern Brevard, Inland Southern Brevard, Mainland
Northern Brevard, Mainland Southern Brevard, Northern Brevard
Barrier Islands, and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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Rip Current Statement
Issued: 2:10 AM Apr. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to 12
feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Brevard, Coastal Indian River,
Coastal Saint Lucie, and Coastal Martin Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night.
For the High Surf Advisory, through 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing
localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions.
Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking
waves and dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

High Surf Advisory
Issued: 2:10 AM Apr. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to 12
feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Brevard, Coastal Indian River,
Coastal Saint Lucie, and Coastal Martin Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night.
For the High Surf Advisory, through 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing
localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions.
Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking
waves and dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

Flood Watch
Issued: 6:43 PM Apr. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of east central Florida, including the following
counties, Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Martin, Saint Lucie.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Slow-moving bands of rain will continue to be possible
through tomorrow. Additional rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches
are forecast with localized totals to 7 inches possible which
may lead to isolated instances of flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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