Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
311 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...CRITICALLY LOW HUMIDITY WITH GUSTY WINDS WILL RESULT IN
ELEVATED FIRE DANGER...
.Combination of warm temperatures this afternoon, low relative
humidity values, and sustained winds greater than 15 MPH will
create Red Flag conditions across much of west central and
southwest Florida this afternoon.
FLZ043-050-052-056-061-142-148-149-151-155-160-162-165-242-248-
249-251-255-260-262-265-282300-
/O.NEW.KTBW.FW.W.0003.250328T1600Z-250328T2300Z/
Sumter-Pinellas-Polk-Hardee-DeSoto-Coastal Citrus-
Coastal Hernando-Coastal Pasco-Coastal Hillsborough-
Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
Inland Citrus-Inland Hernando-Inland Pasco-Inland Hillsborough-
Inland Manatee-Inland Sarasota-Inland Charlotte-Inland Lee-
311 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR MOST OF WEST CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA...
The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a Red
Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 7 PM EDT this
evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Sumter, Pinellas, Polk, Hardee, DeSoto,
Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Pasco, Coastal
Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal
Charlotte, Coastal Lee, Inland Citrus, Inland Hernando, Inland
Pasco, Inland Hillsborough, Inland Manatee, Inland Sarasota,
Inland Charlotte and Inland Lee.
* TIMING...From noon today to 7 PM EDT this evening.
* WINDS...East winds 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 30 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
308 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...HIGH FIRE DANGER ACROSS LAKE COUNTY THIS AFTERNOON...
FLZ044-144-282200-
/O.NEW.KMLB.FW.W.0005.250328T1600Z-250328T2200Z/
Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
308 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR BREEZY EAST WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR LAKE COUNTY...
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 6 PM EDT this
evening.
* AFFECTED AREA... Northern Lake and Southern Lake.
* WIND...East winds near 15 mph, gusting 20 to 25 mph
* HUMIDITY...Falling 30 to 35 percent this afternoon
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is prohibited. A burn ban is in effect for Lake
county due to moderate to severe drought conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
Kelly
High Surf Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
302 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
FLZ168-172-282100-
/O.NEW.KMFL.SU.Y.0001.250328T2000Z-250329T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-250331T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
302 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM
EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8
feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County and Coastal Broward County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.
For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 8 AM
EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
331 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
AMZ552-282000-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0027.250328T1200Z-250329T0800Z/
Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
331 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 AM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots and
seas 4 to 7 feet expected.
* WHERE...Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm.
* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 4 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
331 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
AMZ555-282000-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-250329T0800Z/
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-
331 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...East winds near 20 knots and seas 5 to 7 feet.
* WHERE...Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
331 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
AMZ570-282000-
/O.EXB.KMLB.SC.Y.0027.250329T0000Z-250329T2000Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-
331 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds near 20 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet
expected.
* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
331 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
AMZ572-282000-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0027.250328T1200Z-250329T2000Z/
Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
331 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds near 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots
and seas 5 to 7 feet expected.
* WHERE...Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60
nm.
* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 4 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
331 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
AMZ575-282000-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-250329T2000Z/
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-
331 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...East winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and
seas 5 to 8 feet.
* WHERE...Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
301 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
AMZ650-651-670-671-282100-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-250330T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM
excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas-
301 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...East winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5
to 8 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach
FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean
Reef FL out 20 NM, Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield
Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Deerfield Beach to
Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial
waters of Bahamas.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
301 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
GMZ656-676-282100-
/O.EXB.KMFL.SC.Y.0018.250329T0200Z-250329T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
301 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...East winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out
20 NM and Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20
to 60 NM.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
605 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-300800-
/O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-250330T0800Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
605 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint
Lucie, Coastal Martin, and Coastal Brevard Counties.
* WHEN...Through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip
current, relax and float. Don`t swim against the current. If
able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
302 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
FLZ168-172-282100-
/O.NEW.KMFL.SU.Y.0001.250328T2000Z-250329T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-250331T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
302 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM
EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8
feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County and Coastal Broward County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.
For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 8 AM
EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Miami FL
834 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
AMZ610-630-650-651-670-671-FLZ063-066>075-168-172>174-GMZ656-657-676-
291245-
Lake Okeechobee-Biscayne Bay-
Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM
excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas-Glades-Hendry-
Inland Palm Beach County-Metro Palm Beach County-
Coastal Collier County-Inland Collier County-Inland Broward County-
Metro Broward County-Inland Miami-Dade County-
Metropolitan Miami Dade-Mainland Monroe-Coastal Palm Beach County-
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-Far South Miami-
Dade County-
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
834 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...Hazardous Marine Conditions Atlantic and Gulf Waters...
...Hazardous Beach Conditions Atlantic Coast Beaches...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters,
southeast Florida, southern Florida, southwest Florida and Gulf of
America.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Rip Currents: A high risk of rip currents remains in place for the
Atlantic Coast beaches.
Marine: Easterly winds of 20 to 25 kts with gusts up to 30 kts
will bring hazardous marine conditions to most of the local waters
today. Seas across the Atlantic waters will also range between 7 to
9 feet.
Surf: Large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet in the surf zone will be
possible later this afternoon into tonight across the Palm Beach and
Broward County beaches.
Fire Weather: Enhanced fire weather conditions are possible today
across Southwest Florida with minimum relative humidity values
ranging between 35 to 40 percent along with easterly winds of 15 to
20 mph gusting to 30 mph.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
A high risk of rip currents will continue across the Atlantic Coast
beaches through the weekend.
Hazardous marine conditions will continue through Saturday across
the Atlantic waters due to easterly winds of 20 to 25 kts.
Scattered thunderstorms will be possible this weekend as a
disturbance crosses the region.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
638 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159-
164-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-647-747-290000-
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-Flagler Beach to Volusia-
Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-Inland Volusia-
Northern Lake-Orange-Seminole-Osceola-Okeechobee-Coastal Volusia-
Southern Lake-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Inland Northern Brevard-Inland Indian River-
Inland Saint Lucie-Inland Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Inland Southern Brevard-
Mainland Southern Brevard-Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
638 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Florida.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
.HIGH WIND IMPACT...
East to southeast winds 15 to 20 mph will gust near 30 mph.
.RIP CURRENT AND SURF IMPACT...
A HIGH risk of life-threatening rip currents and rough surf exists
at all central Florida Atlantic beaches. Entering the water is
highly discouraged. Breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet are forecast.
.WIND AND SEA IMPACT...
Poor to hazardous boating conditions exist today due to East to
southeast winds 15 to 25 knots with some higher gusts. Seas will
build to 7 feet offshore.
.FIRE WEATHER IMPACT...
A moderate to high fire danger exists across east central Florida
due to breezy and gusty east winds. There is particular concern
over Lake county where lowest humidity and driest fuels overlap
the breezy and gusty winds.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
A High Risk of dangerous rip currents will exist at all central
Florida Atlantic beaches this weekend.
Poor to hazardous boating conditions will continue into Saturday
as a fresh east-southeast breeze persists along with choppy seas.
Increasing rain and storm chances anticipated across east central
Florida this weekend, especially Sunday. A few strong storms are
possible, especially into Sunday afternoon and evening, containing
gusty winds, hail and heavy rainfall.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.
Effective March 31, 2025, the National Weather Service in
Melbourne will discontinue the issuance of this product, the
text hazardous weather outlook. Hazardous weather information
will continue to be available through the graphical hazardous
weather outlook, the area forecast discussion as well as our
website, please email any questions or comments to Will Ulrich,
Warning Coordination Meteorologist.
$$
Kelly
