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Wind Advisory
Issued: 3:50 AM Apr. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 8 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 8 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest gusts are expected at the coast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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Flood Watch
Issued: 12:39 AM Apr. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...A portion of east central Florida, including Volusia and
Brevard Counties.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Slow-moving bands of rain are forecast to increase over the
watch area tonight and Tuesday in response to weak low
pressure developing along a stalled front. Mostly likely
rainfall tallies of 2 to 4 inches are expected with isolated
amounts of 5 to 7 inches.
- 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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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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