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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 7:00 AM Feb. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTHWEST WINDS... The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EST this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Volusia, Lake, Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Northern Brevard Counties. * WIND...Southwest winds 15 mph with gusts up to 20 to 25 mph. * HUMIDITY...30 to 35 percent. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. &&
Rip Current Statement
Issued: 5:33 AM Feb. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * 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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