Red Flag Warning Issued for Northern Brevard County Due to High Fire Danger

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Red Flag Warning for Northern Brevard County. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent. The current Red Flag Warning replaces the previously issued Fire Weather Watch.

Affected Areas

The warning applies to the following geographic regions in Florida:

• Inland Northern Brevard
• Mainland Northern Brevard

What You Should Do

Outdoor burning is not recommended during this period. Residents should exercise extreme caution as any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Expected Conditions

Weather conditions are expected to reach critical thresholds for fire safety:

• Wind: Northwest winds will increase to near 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph today. On Monday, gusts are expected to reach between 20 and 25 mph.
• Humidity: Relative humidity levels will drop to between 30 and 35 percent this afternoon and evening. On Monday, humidity levels will decrease further to between 20 and 25 percent.
• Impacts: The combination of low humidity and gusty winds will produce a high fire danger.

Timeline

The Red Flag Warning is effective during the following windows:

• From 3:00 PM today to 12:00 AM EST tonight.
• From 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST Monday, February 23.