Updates

1. Oct 24, 2026 at 2:50 AM EDT NWS Melbourne upgraded its Coastal Flood Watch to a Coastal Flood Warning for all of Brevard, mainland and barrier islands, from 2 a.m. Sunday to 8 p.m. Monday, according to alerts issued at 2:35 a.m. Saturday. Forecasters expect significant coastal flooding: coastal roads may close, low-lying homes, businesses and some critical infrastructure could be flooded, and significant shoreline erosion is expected. A High Surf Advisory also takes effect, with breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet in North Brevard starting 11 a.m. Saturday and 6 to 12 feet in South Brevard starting 8 p.m. Saturday, both through 8 p.m. Monday. Offshore, Gale Warnings cover Brevard's Atlantic waters from 8 a.m. Sunday to 8 p.m. Monday, with seas up to 15 feet. The weather service urges coastal residents to watch for rising water, never drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth, and stay out of the surf.
2. Oct 24, 2026 at 1:39 AM EDT NWS Melbourne issued Wind Advisories early Saturday for all of Brevard, according to alerts posted at 1:16 a.m. North Brevard (mainland and barrier islands) is under the advisory from 2 p.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Sunday, and South Brevard from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. Sunday. Forecasters expect northeast winds of 10-20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, which could blow around unsecured objects, bring down tree limbs and cause a few power outages. The weather service advises securing outdoor items and using extra caution driving, especially in high-profile vehicles.