East Central Florida - Thursday November 16, 2023: The National Weather Service (NWS) in Melbourne has continued its Rip Current Risk warning, a High Surf Advisory, and a Wind Advisory for the Treasure and Space Coasts through Thursday evening.
HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT
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.
- WHAT: Dangerous rip currents.
- WHERE: Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties.
- WHEN: Through late Thursday night.
- IMPACTS: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY
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.
- WHAT: Large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone.
- WHERE: Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties.
- WHEN: Until 4 AM EST Friday.
- IMPACTS: Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
NWS
HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 p.m. THIS AFTERNOON - WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 p.m. THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 p.m. THIS EVENING
Residents should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.
- WHAT: For the High Wind Warning, northeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph near the coast and across barrier islands. For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
- WHERE: Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie and Coastal Martin Counties.
- WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Wind Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST this evening.
- IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.