Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
226 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
AMZ570-572-222100-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0015.260222T1500Z-260222T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KMLB.GL.A.0002.260222T2100Z-260223T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.GL.W.0003.260222T2100Z-260223T1500Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
226 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
knots with gusts up to 30 knots expected. For the Gale Warning,
northwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts near 35 knots and
seas 7 to 12 feet expected.
* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm
and Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning
to 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM
this afternoon to 10 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1229 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
AMZ450-452-454-221830-
/O.CON.KJAX.SC.Y.0016.260222T1500Z-260222T2000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.GL.W.0004.260222T2000Z-260223T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM-
1229 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest
winds 20 to 30 kt with frequent gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to
8 ft expected.
* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters
from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL out to 20 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning
to 3 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM
this afternoon to 10 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1229 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
AMZ470-472-474-221830-
/O.CON.KJAX.SC.Y.0016.260222T1200Z-260222T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KJAX.GL.W.0004.260222T1800Z-260223T1500Z/
Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
1229 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM
EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest
winds 25 to 30 kt with frequent gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to
10 ft expected.
* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters
from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to
1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this
afternoon to 10 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Bahamas
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami, FL
1011 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
Offshore Waters Forecast for the SW N Atlantic from 19N to 31N W
of 55W including Bahamas.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
AMZ063-221515-
Atlantic from 29N to 31N W of 77W-
1011 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.OVERNIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.SUN...W of 79W, W winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming NW 30 to 40 kt
early in the evening. E of 79W, SW to W winds 20 to 25 kt,
shifting to W to NW 25 to 35 kt early in the evening. Seas 6 to
8 ft, building to 9 to 13 ft in W to NW swell early in the
evening. Scattered showers.
.SUN NIGHT...NW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft in NW swell.
.MON...NW winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft in NW swell.
.MON NIGHT...NW winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft in NW swell.
.TUE...NW winds 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt early in the
evening. Seas 7 to 11 ft in NW swell.
.TUE NIGHT...SW to W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft in NE
swell.
.WED...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S to SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.THU...S to SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.THU NIGHT...S to SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
$$
Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
203 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...Critically low humidity with gusty winds will produce a High
Fire Danger this afternoon and evening, and again on Monday...
FLZ041-044>046-053-141-144-230500-
/O.UPG.KMLB.FW.A.0001.260223T1400Z-260224T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.FW.W.0003.260223T1400Z-260224T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.FW.W.0002.260222T2000Z-260223T0500Z/
Inland Volusia-Northern Lake-Orange-Seminole-Osceola-
Coastal Volusia-Southern Lake-
203 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND GUSTY NORTHWEST WIND...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY FOR
LOW HUMIDITY AND GUSTY NORTHWEST WIND...
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 3 PM Sunday to midnight EST
Sunday night.
* AFFECTED AREA... Volusia, Lake, Orange, Seminole, and Osceola
counties.
* WIND... Northwest winds increasing near 15 mph with gusts up to
30 mph this afternoon and evening, then gusts of 20 to 25 mph
on Monday.
* HUMIDITY...30 to 35 percent this afternoon and evening, and 20
to 25 percent on Monday.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
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 warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
203 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...Critically low humidity with gusty winds will produce a High
Fire Danger this afternoon and evening, and again on Monday...
FLZ058-154-159-164-254-259-264-230500-
/O.CAN.KMLB.FW.A.0001.260222T2000Z-260223T0500Z/
/O.UPG.KMLB.FW.A.0002.260223T1400Z-260224T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.FW.W.0003.260223T1400Z-260224T0000Z/
Okeechobee-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Inland Indian River-Inland Saint Lucie-
Inland Martin-
203 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY FOR LOW
HUMIDITY AND GUSTY NORTHWEST WIND...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR TODAY...
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. The
Fire Weather Watch for today is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA... Okeechobee, Indian River, St Lucie, & Martin
counties.
* WIND... Northwest winds around 15 mph with gusts 20 to 25 mph
on Monday.
* HUMIDITY...20 to 30 percent Monday.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
203 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...Critically low humidity with gusty winds will produce a High
Fire Danger this afternoon and evening, and again on Monday...
FLZ247-347-230500-
/O.UPG.KMLB.FW.A.0001.260222T2000Z-260223T0500Z/
/O.UPG.KMLB.FW.A.0002.260223T1400Z-260224T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.FW.W.0003.260223T1400Z-260224T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KMLB.FW.W.0002.260222T2000Z-260223T0500Z/
Inland Northern Brevard-Mainland Northern Brevard-
203 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND GUSTY NORTHWEST WIND...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY FOR LOW
HUMIDITY AND GUSTY NORTHWEST WIND...
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to midnight
EST tonight. A Red Flag Warning has also been issued from 9 AM to
7 PM EST Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Inland north Brevard and Mainland north Brevard
county.
* WIND... Northwest winds increasing near 15 mph with gusts up to
30 mph today, then gusts of 20 to 25 mph on Monday.
* HUMIDITY...30 to 35 percent this afternoon and evening, and 20
to 25 percent on Monday.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
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 warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
203 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...Critically low humidity with gusty winds will produce a High
Fire Danger this afternoon and evening, and again on Monday...
FLZ447-547-647-747-230500-
/O.UPG.KMLB.FW.A.0002.260223T1400Z-260224T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.FW.W.0003.260223T1400Z-260224T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.FW.A.0001.260222T2000Z-260223T0500Z/
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Inland Southern Brevard-
Mainland Southern Brevard-Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
203 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND GUSTY NORTHWEST WIND...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY FOR LOW
HUMIDITY AND GUSTY NORTHWEST WIND...
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.
* AFFECTED AREA... Northern Brevard Barrier Islands and all of
southern Brevard county.
* WIND... Northwest winds increasing near 15 mph with gusts up to
30 mph this afternoon and evening, then gusts of 20 to 25 mph on
Monday.
* HUMIDITY...Near 35 percent this afternoon and evening and around
25 percent on Monday.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1253 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING FOR LOCATIONS FROM
WAYCROSS SOUTHWARD...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCHES REMAIN POSTED AREA-WIDE FROM EARLY MONDAY
AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY MONDAY EVENING...
FLZ021-023-024-030-031-035-038-120-124-125-132-136>138-140-220-
225-232-233-236-237-240-322-325-333-340-422-425-433-522-533-633-
GAZ162-163-264-350-364-230200-
/O.CON.KJAX.FW.W.0002.260222T1800Z-260223T0200Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.FW.A.0001.260223T1800Z-260224T0000Z/
Suwannee-Baker-Inland Nassau-Union-Bradford-Gilchrist-
Inland Flagler-Eastern Hamilton-Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-
Eastern Clay-Eastern Alachua-Eastern Putnam-Coastal Flagler-
Eastern Marion-Western Hamilton-Trout River-Western Clay-
Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Western Alachua-Western Putnam-
Central Marion-Northern Columbia-South Central Duval-
Southeast Coastal St. Johns-Western Marion-Southeastern Columbia-
Western Duval-Northern Inland St. Johns-Southwestern Columbia-
Southern Inland St. Johns-Western St. Johns-Echols-Clinch-
Northeastern Charlton-Southern Ware-Western Charlton-
1253 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND STRONG NORTHWESTERLY
WINDS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEASTERN GEORGIA AND ALL OF NORTHEAST
AND NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND STRONG NORTHWESTERLY
WINDS FOR ALL OF SOUTHEAST GEORGIA, NORTHEAST AND NORTH CENTRAL
FLORIDA...
* AFFECTED AREA...In Florida, Suwannee, Baker, Inland Nassau,
Union, Bradford, Gilchrist, Inland Flagler, Eastern Hamilton,
Coastal Nassau, Coastal Duval, Eastern Clay, Eastern Alachua,
Eastern Putnam, Coastal Flagler, Eastern Marion, Western
Hamilton, Trout River, Western Clay, Northeast Coastal St.
Johns, Western Alachua, Western Putnam, Central Marion,
Northern Columbia, South Central Duval, Southeast Coastal St.
Johns, Western Marion, Southeastern Columbia, Western Duval,
Northern Inland St. Johns, Southwestern Columbia, Southern
Inland St. Johns and Western St. Johns. In Georgia, Echols,
Clinch, Northeastern Charlton, Southern Ware and Western
Charlton.
* TIMING...1 PM to 9 PM Sunday.
* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 72.
* IMPACTS...Ongoing wildfires will become difficult to contain
and newly ignited fires may exhibit erratic fire behavior.
Rapid rates of wildfire spread is expected.
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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1223 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...CRITICALLY LOW HUMIDITY WITH GUSTY WINDS WILL RESULT IN
ELEVATED FIRE DANGER...
.The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a Fire Weather
Warning for low humidity, breezy northerly winds, and moderate
significant fire potential expected Sunday afternoon.
FLZ043-139-239-242-248-240000-
/O.NEW.KTBW.FW.W.0001.260222T1800Z-260223T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTBW.FW.A.0001.260223T1400Z-260224T0000Z/
Sumter-Coastal Levy-Inland Levy-Inland Citrus-Inland Hernando-
1223 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY FOR
PARTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING FOR PARTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA...
The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a Red
Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 7 PM EST Sunday. A
Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch
is in effect from Monday morning through Monday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Sumter, Coastal Levy, Inland Levy, Inland
Citrus and Inland Hernando.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 1 PM to 7 PM EST
Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday morning
through Monday evening.
* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 28 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
&&
$$
Cold Weather Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
130 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-247-254-259-347-547-231400-
/O.NEW.KMLB.CW.Y.0009.260223T0800Z-260223T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.FZ.A.0007.260224T0800Z-260224T1400Z/
Inland Volusia-Northern Lake-Orange-Seminole-Osceola-Okeechobee-
Coastal Volusia-Southern Lake-Inland Northern Brevard-Inland
Indian River-Inland Saint Lucie-Mainland Northern Brevard-Inland
Southern Brevard-
Including the cities of Leesburg, Celebration, Union Park,
Mascotte, Canaveral Groves, Viera West, Titusville, Okeechobee,
Maitland, Mims, Clermont, Kissimmee, Apopka, Altamonte Springs,
Basinger, Daytona Beach, Oviedo, Winter Springs, Palm Bay west of
I 95, Deltona, Tradition, Saint Lucie West, New Smyrna Beach,
Mount Dora, Sanford, Debary, Port Saint John, Tavares, Ormond
Beach, Orlando, Groveland, Saint Cloud, Fort Drum, Eustis,
Deland, Winter Park, Casselberry, and Fellsmere
130 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM EST MONDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills in the
upper 20s to near 30 are forecast. For the Freeze Watch,
sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible.
* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Inland Indian River, Inland Northern
Brevard, Inland Saint Lucie, Inland Southern Brevard, Inland
Volusia, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Lake, Okeechobee,
Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Southern Lake.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 AM EST
Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Monday night through
Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops,
other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
130 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
FLZ447-647-231400-
/O.NEW.KMLB.CW.Y.0009.260223T0800Z-260223T1400Z/
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Including the cities of Playalinda Beach, Rockledge, Melbourne,
Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, and Cocoa
130 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 expected.
* WHERE...Mainland Southern Brevard and Northern Brevard Barrier
Islands.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
$$
Kelly
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
123 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
FLZ063-066-222100-
/O.NEW.KMFL.FZ.A.0003.260224T0800Z-260224T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.CW.Y.0011.260223T0800Z-260223T1400Z/
Glades-Hendry-
Including the cities of Brighton Seminole, Felda, Buckhead Ridge,
Ortona, Muse, Lakeport, Moore Haven, Clewiston, Hendry
Correctional, and Palmdale
123 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM EST
MONDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills in the
lower 30s. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low
as 30 possible.
* WHERE...Glades and Hendry Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 AM EST
Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Monday night through early
Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged
exposure. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
107 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
FLZ052-056-057-061-249-251-255-262-231500-
/O.NEW.KTBW.FZ.A.0009.260224T0800Z-260224T1400Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.CW.Y.0011.260223T0800Z-260223T1500Z/
Polk-Hardee-Highlands-DeSoto-Inland Pasco-Inland Hillsborough-
Inland Manatee-Inland Charlotte-
Including the cities of Zephyrhills, Myakka City, Winter Haven,
Brandon, Arcadia, Bowling Green, Sun City Center, Sebring,
Lakewood Ranch, Avon Park, Lakeland, Wauchula, Placid Lakes,
Babcock Ranch, Parrish, Dade City, Zolfo Springs, and Plant City
107 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 AM EST
MONDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 29 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as
low as 29 possible.
* WHERE...Inland Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Inland
Hillsborough, Inland Manatee, Inland Pasco, and Polk Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 3 AM to 10 AM EST
Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Monday night through
Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops,
other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
107 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
FLZ149-162-260-265-231500-
/O.CON.KTBW.CW.Y.0011.260223T0800Z-260223T1500Z/
Coastal Pasco-Coastal Charlotte-Inland Sarasota-Inland Lee-
Including the cities of Port Richey, Hudson, Port Charlotte,
Lehigh Acres, Fort Myers, North Port, and Punta Gorda
107 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 AM EST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 34 expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Charlotte, Inland Lee, Coastal Pasco, and Inland
Sarasota Counties.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 10 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
226 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
AMZ550-222100-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0015.260222T1500Z-260223T1500Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-
226 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 10 AM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 knots and seas 5 to 8 feet
expected.
* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
226 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
AMZ552-555-575-222100-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0015.260222T2100Z-260223T1500Z/
Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-
226 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots
and seas 6 to 9 feet, up to 11 feet in the Gulf Stream.
* WHERE...Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20
nm, Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm and Sebastian
Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
226 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
AMZ570-572-222100-
/O.CON.KMLB.SC.Y.0015.260222T1500Z-260222T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KMLB.GL.A.0002.260222T2100Z-260223T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.GL.W.0003.260222T2100Z-260223T1500Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
226 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
knots with gusts up to 30 knots expected. For the Gale Warning,
northwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts near 35 knots and
seas 7 to 12 feet expected.
* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm
and Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning
to 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM
this afternoon to 10 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1229 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
AMZ450-452-454-221830-
/O.CON.KJAX.SC.Y.0016.260222T1500Z-260222T2000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.GL.W.0004.260222T2000Z-260223T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM-
1229 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest
winds 20 to 30 kt with frequent gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to
8 ft expected.
* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters
from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL out to 20 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning
to 3 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM
this afternoon to 10 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1229 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
AMZ470-472-474-221830-
/O.CON.KJAX.SC.Y.0016.260222T1200Z-260222T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KJAX.GL.W.0004.260222T1800Z-260223T1500Z/
Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
1229 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM
EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest
winds 25 to 30 kt with frequent gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to
10 ft expected.
* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters
from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to
1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this
afternoon to 10 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
1244 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
AMZ610-231600-
/O.EXB.KMFL.SC.Y.0010.260222T2300Z-260223T1600Z/
Lake Okeechobee-
1244 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 11 AM EST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas up to 3 ft expected.
* WHERE...Lake Okeechobee.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 11 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
1244 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
AMZ650-651-670-671-231600-
/O.EXB.KMFL.SC.Y.0010.260222T2200Z-260224T1400Z/
Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM
excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas-
1244 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO 9 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft
expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach
FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean
Reef FL out 20 NM, Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield
Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Deerfield Beach to
Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial
waters of Bahamas.
* WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 9 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1032 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
GMZ830-850-853-870-873-230900-
/O.NEW.KTBW.SC.Y.0009.260222T1400Z-260224T0900Z/
Tampa Bay waters-
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM-
1032 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35
knots and seas 6 to 9 feet expected.
* WHERE...Tampa Bay waters, Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs
to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Englewood
to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM, Waters from Tarpon Springs to
Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Englewood to
Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 4 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1032 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
GMZ836-856-876-230900-
/O.NEW.KTBW.SC.Y.0009.260222T1800Z-260224T0900Z/
Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound-
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM-
1032 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 knots and seas 6 to 9 feet
expected.
* WHERE...Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound, Coastal waters
from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM and Waters from
Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 4 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
251 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
FLZ168-221900-
/O.EXB.KMFL.RP.S.0012.260223T1000Z-260224T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260222T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
251 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the first High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents. For the second High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.
* WHEN...For the first High Rip Current Risk, until 7 PM EST
this evening. For the second High Rip Current Risk, from late
Sunday night through Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1233 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
FLZ050-151-155-160-162-165-241500-
/O.NEW.KTBW.RP.S.0012.260222T1800Z-260224T1500Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
1233 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee,
Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
Freeze Watch
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
130 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-247-254-259-347-547-231400-
/O.NEW.KMLB.CW.Y.0009.260223T0800Z-260223T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.FZ.A.0007.260224T0800Z-260224T1400Z/
Inland Volusia-Northern Lake-Orange-Seminole-Osceola-Okeechobee-
Coastal Volusia-Southern Lake-Inland Northern Brevard-Inland
Indian River-Inland Saint Lucie-Mainland Northern Brevard-Inland
Southern Brevard-
Including the cities of Leesburg, Celebration, Union Park,
Mascotte, Canaveral Groves, Viera West, Titusville, Okeechobee,
Maitland, Mims, Clermont, Kissimmee, Apopka, Altamonte Springs,
Basinger, Daytona Beach, Oviedo, Winter Springs, Palm Bay west of
I 95, Deltona, Tradition, Saint Lucie West, New Smyrna Beach,
Mount Dora, Sanford, Debary, Port Saint John, Tavares, Ormond
Beach, Orlando, Groveland, Saint Cloud, Fort Drum, Eustis,
Deland, Winter Park, Casselberry, and Fellsmere
130 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM EST MONDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills in the
upper 20s to near 30 are forecast. For the Freeze Watch,
sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible.
* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Inland Indian River, Inland Northern
Brevard, Inland Saint Lucie, Inland Southern Brevard, Inland
Volusia, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Lake, Okeechobee,
Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Southern Lake.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 AM EST
Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Monday night through
Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops,
other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
123 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
FLZ063-066-222100-
/O.NEW.KMFL.FZ.A.0003.260224T0800Z-260224T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.CW.Y.0011.260223T0800Z-260223T1400Z/
Glades-Hendry-
Including the cities of Brighton Seminole, Felda, Buckhead Ridge,
Ortona, Muse, Lakeport, Moore Haven, Clewiston, Hendry
Correctional, and Palmdale
123 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM EST
MONDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills in the
lower 30s. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low
as 30 possible.
* WHERE...Glades and Hendry Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 AM EST
Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Monday night through early
Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged
exposure. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
107 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
FLZ043-139-142-148-239-242-248-231500-
/O.NEW.KTBW.FZ.A.0009.260224T0800Z-260224T1400Z/
Sumter-Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-Coastal Hernando-Inland Levy-
Inland Citrus-Inland Hernando-
Including the cities of Wildwood, Cedar Key, Lake Panasoffkee,
Chiefland, Brooksville, Spring Hill, Hernando Beach, Bronson,
Bushnell, Bayport, The Villages, Homosassa, Williston,
Yankeetown, Crystal River, and Inverness
107 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 possible.
* WHERE...Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Levy, Inland
Citrus, Inland Hernando, Inland Levy, and Sumter Counties.
* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
&&
$$
TBW
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
107 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
FLZ052-056-057-061-249-251-255-262-231500-
/O.NEW.KTBW.FZ.A.0009.260224T0800Z-260224T1400Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.CW.Y.0011.260223T0800Z-260223T1500Z/
Polk-Hardee-Highlands-DeSoto-Inland Pasco-Inland Hillsborough-
Inland Manatee-Inland Charlotte-
Including the cities of Zephyrhills, Myakka City, Winter Haven,
Brandon, Arcadia, Bowling Green, Sun City Center, Sebring,
Lakewood Ranch, Avon Park, Lakeland, Wauchula, Placid Lakes,
Babcock Ranch, Parrish, Dade City, Zolfo Springs, and Plant City
107 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 AM EST
MONDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 29 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as
low as 29 possible.
* WHERE...Inland Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Inland
Hillsborough, Inland Manatee, Inland Pasco, and Polk Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 3 AM to 10 AM EST
Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Monday night through
Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops,
other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1242 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
FLZ021-030-031-035-038-124-125-132-136>138-140-225-232-233-236-237-
240-325-333-340-422-425-433-522-533-633-230645-
/O.NEW.KJAX.FZ.A.0014.260224T0500Z-260224T1400Z/
Suwannee-Union-Bradford-Gilchrist-Inland Flagler-Coastal Nassau-
Coastal Duval-Eastern Clay-Eastern Alachua-Eastern Putnam-Coastal
Flagler-Eastern Marion-Trout River-Western Clay-Northeast Coastal
St. Johns-Western Alachua-Western Putnam-Central Marion-South
Central Duval-Southeast Coastal St. Johns-Western Marion-
Southeastern Columbia-Western Duval-Northern Inland St. Johns-
Southwestern Columbia-Southern Inland St. Johns-Western St. Johns-
Including the cities of Gainesville Airport, Saint Augustine
Shore, Newnans Lake, Bostwick, Burbank, High Springs, Ortega,
Trenton, Normandy, Bakersville, Live Oak, Bunnell, Lynne,
Houston, Ocala, Tallyrand, Palatka, Bellair, Switzerland, Orange
Park, Moss Bluff, Watertown, Saint Augustine, Lake Butler,
Carraway, Doctors Inlet, Gainesville, McAlpin, Ponte Vedra Beach,
San Marco, Weirsdale, Durbin, Columbia, Jacksonville, Starke,
Amelia City, Oceanway, Newburn, Espanola, Newberry, Green Cove
Springs, Fernandina Beach, Palm Valley, New River, Yulee, Oleno
State Park, Lakeside, Suwannee Springs, Saint Augustine South,
Dupont Center, Palm Coast, Saint Augustine Beach, Ocala Airport,
Picolata, Archer, Anthony, Anastasia, Fruit Cove, Lake City,
Butler Beach, Andalusia, Arlington, Lulu, Riverside, and
Middleburg
1242 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida.
* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender
vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold
temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are
especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.
&&
$$
For more information, visit us at www.weather.gov/jax
PK
Fire Weather Watch
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
203 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...Critically low humidity with gusty winds will produce a High
Fire Danger this afternoon and evening, and again on Monday...
FLZ447-547-647-747-230500-
/O.UPG.KMLB.FW.A.0002.260223T1400Z-260224T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.FW.W.0003.260223T1400Z-260224T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.FW.A.0001.260222T2000Z-260223T0500Z/
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Inland Southern Brevard-
Mainland Southern Brevard-Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
203 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND GUSTY NORTHWEST WIND...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY FOR LOW
HUMIDITY AND GUSTY NORTHWEST WIND...
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.
* AFFECTED AREA... Northern Brevard Barrier Islands and all of
southern Brevard county.
* WIND... Northwest winds increasing near 15 mph with gusts up to
30 mph this afternoon and evening, then gusts of 20 to 25 mph on
Monday.
* HUMIDITY...Near 35 percent this afternoon and evening and around
25 percent on Monday.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
143 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
FLZ068-069-071>075-163-166>168-170-172>174-263-266-267-270-370-
222000-
/O.CON.KMFL.FW.A.0001.260223T1400Z-260224T0000Z/
Metro Palm Beach County-Coastal Collier County-
Inland Broward County-Metro Broward County-Inland Miami-
Dade County-Metropolitan Miami Dade-Mainland Monroe-
Glades County Lake Region-Hendry County Lakes Region-
Palm Beach County Lake Region-Coastal Palm Beach County-
Big Cypress-Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
Far South Miami-Dade County-Glades County-Hendry County-
Inland Palm Beach County-Northern Collier-Southwest Collier-
143 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR ALL OF SOUTH FLORIDA...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 068 Metro Palm Beach County,
Fire Weather Zone 069 Coastal Collier County, Fire Weather
Zone 071 Inland Broward County, Fire Weather Zone 072 Metro
Broward County, Fire Weather Zone 073 Inland Miami-Dade
County, Fire Weather Zone 074 Metropolitan Miami Dade, Fire
Weather Zone 075 Mainland Monroe, Fire Weather Zone 163 Glades
County Lake Region, Fire Weather Zone 166 Hendry County Lakes
Region, Fire Weather Zone 167 Palm Beach County Lake Region,
Fire Weather Zone 168 Coastal Palm Beach County, Fire Weather
Zone 170 Big Cypress, Fire Weather Zone 172 Coastal Broward
County, Fire Weather Zone 173 Coastal Miami Dade County, Fire
Weather Zone 174 Far South Miami-Dade County, Fire Weather
Zone 263 Glades County, Fire Weather Zone 266 Hendry County,
Fire Weather Zone 267 Inland Palm Beach County, Fire Weather
Zone 270 Northern Collier and Fire Weather Zone 370 Southwest
Collier.
* TIMING...From Monday morning through Monday evening.
* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 23 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 65.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1253 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING FOR LOCATIONS FROM
WAYCROSS SOUTHWARD...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCHES REMAIN POSTED AREA-WIDE FROM EARLY MONDAY
AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY MONDAY EVENING...
FLZ021-023-024-030-031-035-038-120-124-125-132-136>138-140-220-
225-232-233-236-237-240-322-325-333-340-422-425-433-522-533-633-
GAZ162-163-264-350-364-230200-
/O.CON.KJAX.FW.W.0002.260222T1800Z-260223T0200Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.FW.A.0001.260223T1800Z-260224T0000Z/
Suwannee-Baker-Inland Nassau-Union-Bradford-Gilchrist-
Inland Flagler-Eastern Hamilton-Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-
Eastern Clay-Eastern Alachua-Eastern Putnam-Coastal Flagler-
Eastern Marion-Western Hamilton-Trout River-Western Clay-
Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Western Alachua-Western Putnam-
Central Marion-Northern Columbia-South Central Duval-
Southeast Coastal St. Johns-Western Marion-Southeastern Columbia-
Western Duval-Northern Inland St. Johns-Southwestern Columbia-
Southern Inland St. Johns-Western St. Johns-Echols-Clinch-
Northeastern Charlton-Southern Ware-Western Charlton-
1253 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND STRONG NORTHWESTERLY
WINDS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEASTERN GEORGIA AND ALL OF NORTHEAST
AND NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND STRONG NORTHWESTERLY
WINDS FOR ALL OF SOUTHEAST GEORGIA, NORTHEAST AND NORTH CENTRAL
FLORIDA...
* AFFECTED AREA...In Florida, Suwannee, Baker, Inland Nassau,
Union, Bradford, Gilchrist, Inland Flagler, Eastern Hamilton,
Coastal Nassau, Coastal Duval, Eastern Clay, Eastern Alachua,
Eastern Putnam, Coastal Flagler, Eastern Marion, Western
Hamilton, Trout River, Western Clay, Northeast Coastal St.
Johns, Western Alachua, Western Putnam, Central Marion,
Northern Columbia, South Central Duval, Southeast Coastal St.
Johns, Western Marion, Southeastern Columbia, Western Duval,
Northern Inland St. Johns, Southwestern Columbia, Southern
Inland St. Johns and Western St. Johns. In Georgia, Echols,
Clinch, Northeastern Charlton, Southern Ware and Western
Charlton.
* TIMING...1 PM to 9 PM Sunday.
* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 72.
* IMPACTS...Ongoing wildfires will become difficult to contain
and newly ignited fires may exhibit erratic fire behavior.
Rapid rates of wildfire spread is expected.
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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
&&
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1223 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...CRITICALLY LOW HUMIDITY WITH GUSTY WINDS WILL RESULT IN
ELEVATED FIRE DANGER...
.The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a Fire Weather
Warning for low humidity, breezy northerly winds, and moderate
significant fire potential expected Sunday afternoon.
FLZ043-139-239-242-248-240000-
/O.NEW.KTBW.FW.W.0001.260222T1800Z-260223T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTBW.FW.A.0001.260223T1400Z-260224T0000Z/
Sumter-Coastal Levy-Inland Levy-Inland Citrus-Inland Hernando-
1223 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY FOR
PARTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING FOR PARTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA...
The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a Red
Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 7 PM EST Sunday. A
Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch
is in effect from Monday morning through Monday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Sumter, Coastal Levy, Inland Levy, Inland
Citrus and Inland Hernando.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 1 PM to 7 PM EST
Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday morning
through Monday evening.
* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 28 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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1223 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...CRITICALLY LOW HUMIDITY WITH GUSTY WINDS WILL RESULT IN
ELEVATED FIRE DANGER...
.The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a Fire Weather
Warning for low humidity, breezy northerly winds, and moderate
significant fire potential expected Sunday afternoon.
FLZ050-052-056-057-061-142-148-149-151-155-160-162-165-249-251-
255-260-262-265-240000-
/O.NEW.KTBW.FW.A.0001.260223T1400Z-260224T0000Z/
Pinellas-Polk-Hardee-Highlands-DeSoto-Coastal Citrus-
Coastal Hernando-Coastal Pasco-Coastal Hillsborough-
Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
Inland Pasco-Inland Hillsborough-Inland Manatee-Inland Sarasota-
Inland Charlotte-Inland Lee-
1223 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING FOR PARTS OF WEST CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA...
The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a
Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Monday morning
through Monday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Pinellas, Polk, Hardee, Highlands, DeSoto,
Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Pasco, Coastal
Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal
Charlotte, Coastal Lee, Inland Pasco, Inland Hillsborough,
Inland Manatee, Inland Sarasota, Inland Charlotte and Inland
Lee.
* TIMING...From Monday morning through Monday evening.
* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 21 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
&&
$$
