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Moderate Severity Alert

Gale Warning

From Sat 2:00 pm until Sun 8:00 am EDT

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Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By

Melbourne - FL, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm and Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm

Description

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO 2 PM EDT MONDAY... WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 knots and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. WHERE...Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm and Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm. WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM Sunday to 2 PM EDT Monday. 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.
Low Severity Alert

Wind Advisory

From Sat 11:00 am until Sun 4:00 pm EDT

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Action Recommended

Execute a pre-planned activity identified in the instructions

Issued By

Melbourne - FL, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Coastal Volusia, Mainland Northern Brevard, Mainland Southern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands

Description

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM EDT SUNDAY... WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Mainland Northern Brevard, Mainland Southern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands. WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 4 PM EDT Sunday. 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. Secure outdoor objects.
Moderate Severity Alert

Rip Current Statement

From Sat 8:00 am until Mon 2:00 am EDT

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Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By

Melbourne - FL, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Coastal Volusia, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties

Description

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT MONDAY... WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this morning through late Sunday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT Monday. 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.
Low Severity Alert

High Surf Advisory

From Sat 2:00 pm until Mon 2:00 am EDT

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Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By

Melbourne - FL, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Coastal Volusia, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties

Description

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT MONDAY... WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this morning through late Sunday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT Monday. 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.
Low Severity Alert

Small Craft Advisory

From Sun 8:00 am until Mon 2:00 pm EDT

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Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By

Melbourne - FL, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm and Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm

Description

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO 2 PM EDT MONDAY... WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 knots and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. WHERE...Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm and Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm. WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM Sunday to 2 PM EDT Monday. 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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