Red Flag Warning Issued for Okeechobee and Treasure Coast Counties Through Monday
This alert is no longer in effect.
NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for several Florida counties due to critically low humidity and gusty winds, creating high fire danger.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- East Central Florida
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Melbourne
Fire-weather notices describe conditions that can support rapid fire spread; they do not report that a fire is present. Check local emergency sources for any active incident.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in East Central Florida.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Melbourne, FL, has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect for parts of east-central Florida. This alert signifies that critical fire weather conditions are expected to occur, driven by a combination of low humidity and strong winds. This warning replaces the previously issued Fire Weather Watch for today, which is no longer in effect.
Affected Areas
The following geographic regions and counties are included in the warning area:
- Counties: Okeechobee, Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin.
- Specific Zones: Coastal and Inland Indian River, Coastal and Inland St. Lucie, Coastal and Inland Martin, and Okeechobee.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised that any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. A Red Flag Warning indicates that a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Residents should prepare accordingly and monitor local conditions.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: Northwest winds around 15 mph with gusts reaching 20 to 25 mph on Monday.
- Humidity: Critically low humidity levels between 20 and 30 percent.
- Impact: High fire danger with the potential for rapid fire spread.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is specifically in effect from 9:00 AM EST to 7:00 PM EST on Monday, February 23, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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