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Gale Warning
Issued: 6:21 AM Apr. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 PM EDT
THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25
knots with gusts up to 30 knots and seas 4 to 6 feet expected.
For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 knots with
gusts up to 40 knots and seas 10 to 15 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 4 PM
EDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this
afternoon 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.

&&

Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:21 AM Apr. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 PM EDT
THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25
knots with gusts up to 30 knots and seas 4 to 6 feet expected.
For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 knots with
gusts up to 40 knots and seas 10 to 15 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 4 PM
EDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this
afternoon 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.

&&

Rip Current Statement
Issued: 6:17 AM Apr. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM
EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12
feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Indian River, Mainland Southern Brevard and
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday
night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to
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: 6:17 AM Apr. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM
EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12
feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Indian River, Mainland Southern Brevard and
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday
night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to
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: 5:59 AM Apr. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...A portion of east central Florida, including the following
counties, Volusia and Brevard.

* WHEN...Through this 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 are forecast to increase over the
watch area today 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.

&&

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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