Red Flag Warning Issued for Brevard County, Florida Through Monday Evening

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Melbourne, FL, has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of the Florida coast. This alert is triggered by a combination of critically low humidity and gusty winds, which create conditions conducive to extreme fire behavior.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in Florida:

• Northern Brevard Barrier Islands
• Inland Southern Brevard
• Mainland Southern Brevard
• Southern Brevard Barrier Islands

What You Should Do

Residents are advised that outdoor burning is not recommended during this period. Any fires that develop under these conditions will likely spread rapidly. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. Residents should remain vigilant and listen for further updates from local authorities.

Expected Conditions

• Wind: Northwest winds are expected to increase near 15 mph with gusts reaching up to 30 mph this afternoon and evening. On Monday, wind gusts are forecast to reach between 20 and 25 mph.
• Humidity: Relative humidity levels will drop to near 35 percent this afternoon and evening, further decreasing to around 25 percent on Monday.
• Impacts: The combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to high fire danger and potential for rapid fire growth.

Timeline

The Red Flag Warning is officially in effect from 9:00 AM EST on Monday, February 23, until 7:00 PM EST on Monday evening. A Fire Weather Watch also remains in effect for the region through this afternoon and evening.