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Home Return to list Fire Weather Warning 0004 Issued by the Melbourne Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-26 01:00:11 459 WWUS82 KMLB 260659 RFWMLB URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Melbourne FL 159 AM EST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...Low humidity and gusty southwest winds will produce a High Fire Danger today across northern portions of east central Florida... FLZ041-044>046-053-141-144-247-347-447-262300- /O.NEW.KMLB.FW.W.0004.260226T1800Z-260226T2300Z/ Inland Volusia-Northern Lake-Orange-Seminole-Osceola- Coastal Volusia-Southern Lake-Inland Northern Brevard- Mainland Northern Brevard-Northern Brevard Barrier Islands- 159 AM EST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...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. && $$ Action: Area Extended Issued At: 2026-02-26 09:32:28 659 WWUS82 KMLB 261531 RFWMLB URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Melbourne FL 1031 AM EST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...Low humidity and gusty southwest winds will produce a High Fire Danger today across east central Florida... FLZ058-154-159-164-254-259-264-547-647-747-262300- /O.EXA.KMLB.FW.W.0004.260226T1800Z-260226T2300Z/ Okeechobee-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Inland Indian River-Inland Saint Lucie- Inland Martin-Inland Southern Brevard-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 1031 AM EST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTHWEST WINDS... The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 6 PM EST this evening. * AFFECTED AREA... Southern Brevard, Indian River, St Lucie, Martin, and Okeechobee Counties. * WIND...Southwest winds 15 mph with gusts up to 20 to 25 mph. * HUMIDITY...Around 35 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ FLZ041-044>046-053-141-144-247-347-447-262300- /O.CON.KMLB.FW.W.0004.260226T1800Z-260226T2300Z/ Inland Volusia-Northern Lake-Orange-Seminole-Osceola- Coastal Volusia-Southern Lake-Inland Northern Brevard- Mainland Northern Brevard-Northern Brevard Barrier Islands- 1031 AM EST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTHWEST WINDS... * 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-26 09:32:28 659 WWUS82 KMLB 261531 RFWMLB URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Melbourne FL 1031 AM EST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...Low humidity and gusty southwest winds will produce a High Fire Danger today across east central Florida... FLZ058-154-159-164-254-259-264-547-647-747-262300- /O.EXA.KMLB.FW.W.0004.260226T1800Z-260226T2300Z/ Okeechobee-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Inland Indian River-Inland Saint Lucie- Inland Martin-Inland Southern Brevard-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 1031 AM EST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTHWEST WINDS... The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 6 PM EST this evening. * AFFECTED AREA... Southern Brevard, Indian River, St Lucie, Martin, and Okeechobee Counties. * WIND...Southwest winds 15 mph with gusts up to 20 to 25 mph. * HUMIDITY...Around 35 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ FLZ041-044>046-053-141-144-247-347-447-262300- /O.CON.KMLB.FW.W.0004.260226T1800Z-260226T2300Z/ Inland Volusia-Northern Lake-Orange-Seminole-Osceola- Coastal Volusia-Southern Lake-Inland Northern Brevard- Mainland Northern Brevard-Northern Brevard Barrier Islands- 1031 AM EST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTHWEST WINDS... * 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-26 14:03:20 358 WWUS82 KMLB 262002 RFWMLB URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Melbourne FL 302 PM EST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...Low humidity and gusty southwest winds are producing a High Fire Danger today across east central Florida... FLZ154-159-164-647-747-262115- /O.CAN.KMLB.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260226T2300Z/ Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin- Mainland Southern Brevard-Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 302 PM EST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR COASTAL AREAS SOUTH OF CAPE CANAVERAL... The National Weather Service in Melbourne has cancelled the Red Flag Warning along the coast, east of I-95, south of Cape Canaveral. Humidity levels have increased behind the sea breeze. $$ FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-262300- /O.CON.KMLB.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260226T2300Z/ Inland Volusia-Northern Lake-Orange-Seminole-Osceola-Okeechobee- Coastal Volusia-Southern Lake-Inland Northern Brevard- Inland Indian River-Inland Saint Lucie-Inland Martin- Mainland Northern Brevard-Northern Brevard Barrier Islands- Inland Southern Brevard- 302 PM EST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTHWEST WINDS... * AFFECTED AREA...Volusia, Lake, Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Okeechobee, northern Brevard including Cape Canaveral, southern inland Brevard, inland Indian River, inland St Lucie, and inland Martin 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. && $$ Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-02-26 14:03:20 358 WWUS82 KMLB 262002 RFWMLB URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Melbourne FL 302 PM EST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...Low humidity and gusty southwest winds are producing a High Fire Danger today across east central Florida... FLZ154-159-164-647-747-262115- /O.CAN.KMLB.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260226T2300Z/ Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin- Mainland Southern Brevard-Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 302 PM EST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR COASTAL AREAS SOUTH OF CAPE CANAVERAL... The National Weather Service in Melbourne has cancelled the Red Flag Warning along the coast, east of I-95, south of Cape Canaveral. Humidity levels have increased behind the sea breeze. $$ FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-262300- /O.CON.KMLB.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260226T2300Z/ Inland Volusia-Northern Lake-Orange-Seminole-Osceola-Okeechobee- Coastal Volusia-Southern Lake-Inland Northern Brevard- Inland Indian River-Inland Saint Lucie-Inland Martin- Mainland Northern Brevard-Northern Brevard Barrier Islands- Inland Southern Brevard- 302 PM EST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND GUSTY SOUTHWEST WINDS... * AFFECTED AREA...Volusia, Lake, Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Okeechobee, northern Brevard including Cape Canaveral, southern inland Brevard, inland Indian River, inland St Lucie, and inland Martin 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. && $$ Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-02-26 16:47:54 656 WWUS82 KMLB 262247 RFWMLB URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Melbourne FL 547 PM EST Thu Feb 26 2026 FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-270000- /O.EXP.KMLB.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260226T2300Z/ Inland Volusia-Northern Lake-Orange-Seminole-Osceola-Okeechobee- Coastal Volusia-Southern Lake-Inland Northern Brevard- Inland Indian River-Inland Saint Lucie-Inland Martin- Mainland Northern Brevard-Northern Brevard Barrier Islands- Inland Southern Brevard- 547 PM EST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...THE RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... $$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||