Gale Warning
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.
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1227 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
AMZ450-452-454-220830-
/O.NEW.KJAX.SC.Y.0016.260222T1500Z-260222T2000Z/
/O.UPG.KJAX.GL.A.0003.260223T0000Z-260223T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.GL.W.0004.260222T2000Z-260223T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM-
1227 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 3 PM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning,
northwest winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected.
* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters
from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL out to 20 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 3 PM EST
Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Sunday to 10 AM EST
Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1227 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
AMZ470-472-474-220830-
/O.NEW.KJAX.SC.Y.0016.260222T1200Z-260222T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KJAX.GL.A.0003.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.GL.W.0004.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/
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-
1227 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM 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 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6
to 11 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 to 1 PM EST
Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Sunday to 1 PM 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.
&&
$$
Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
731 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...Elevated to Critical Fire Danger Sunday afternoon and evening,
and again on Monday, across all of East Central Florida...
FLZ041-044>046-053-141-144-230515-
/O.NEW.KMLB.FW.W.0002.260222T2000Z-260223T0500Z/
/O.EXT.KMLB.FW.A.0001.260223T1400Z-260224T0000Z/
Inland Volusia-Northern Lake-Orange-Seminole-Osceola-
Coastal Volusia-Southern Lake-
731 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST
SUNDAY NIGHT FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND GUSTY NORTHWEST BREEZES FOR
GREATER ORLANDO AND POINTS ALONG AND NORTH OF INTERSTATE 4...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT MONDAY FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND
GUSTY NORTHWEST BREEZES FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA...
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 3 PM Sunday to midnight EST
Sunday night. A Fire Weather Watch is also in effect for Monday.
* AFFECTED AREA... Volusia, Lake, Orange, Seminole, and Osceola
counties.
* WIND... Northwest winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph on
Sunday, then gusts of 20 to 25 mph on Monday.
* HUMIDITY...30 to 45 percent on Sunday and 20 to 30 percent on
Monday.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
110 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
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-
GAZ162-163-264-350-364-220900-
/O.NEW.KJAX.FW.W.0002.260222T1800Z-260223T0200Z/
/O.NEW.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-
110 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM EST SUNDAY FOR LOW
HUMIDITY AND STRONG NORTHWESTERLY WINDS FOR NORTHEASTERN FLORIDA
AND PORTIONS OF SOUTHEASTERN GEORGIA...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND STRONG NORTHWESTERLY
WINDS FOR SOUTHEAST GEORGIA AND NORTHEAST FLORIDA...
The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a Red
Flag Warning for critically low humidity and strong northwesterly
winds, which is in effect from 1 PM to 9 PM EST Sunday. A Fire
Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for an
additional period of critical fire weather conditions and in
effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening.
* 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.
* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 24 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 69.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1223 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...CRITICALLY LOW HUMIDITY WITH GUSTY WINDS WILL RESULT IN
ELEVATED FIRE DANGER...
.The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a Fire Weather
Warning for low humidity, breezy northerly winds, and moderate
significant fire potential expected Sunday afternoon.
FLZ043-139-239-242-248-240000-
/O.NEW.KTBW.FW.W.0001.260222T1800Z-260223T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTBW.FW.A.0001.260223T1400Z-260224T0000Z/
Sumter-Coastal Levy-Inland Levy-Inland Citrus-Inland Hernando-
1223 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY FOR
PARTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING FOR PARTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA...
The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a Red
Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 7 PM EST Sunday. A
Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch
is in effect from Monday morning through Monday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Sumter, Coastal Levy, Inland Levy, Inland
Citrus and Inland Hernando.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 1 PM to 7 PM EST
Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday morning
through Monday evening.
* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 28 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
221 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
AMZ550-231500-
/O.NEW.KMLB.SC.Y.0015.260222T1500Z-260223T1500Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-
221 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up 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 Sunday 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
221 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
AMZ552-555-575-231500-
/O.NEW.KMLB.SC.Y.0015.260222T2100Z-260223T1500Z/
Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-
221 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30
knots and seas 8 to 13 feet expected.
* WHERE...Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm,
and Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-60 nm.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 10 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
221 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
AMZ570-572-231500-
/O.NEW.KMLB.SC.Y.0015.260222T1500Z-260222T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.GL.A.0002.260222T2100Z-260223T1500Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
221 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots
with gusts up to 30 knots expected. For the Gale Watch,
northwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and
seas 8 to 13 feet possible.
* 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 to 4 PM EST
Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through
Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
1244 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
AMZ610-231600-
/O.EXB.KMFL.SC.Y.0010.260222T2300Z-260223T1600Z/
Lake Okeechobee-
1244 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 11 AM EST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas up to 3 ft expected.
* WHERE...Lake Okeechobee.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 11 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1227 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
AMZ450-452-454-220830-
/O.NEW.KJAX.SC.Y.0016.260222T1500Z-260222T2000Z/
/O.UPG.KJAX.GL.A.0003.260223T0000Z-260223T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.GL.W.0004.260222T2000Z-260223T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM-
1227 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 3 PM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning,
northwest winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected.
* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters
from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL out to 20 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 3 PM EST
Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Sunday to 10 AM EST
Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1227 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
AMZ470-472-474-220830-
/O.NEW.KJAX.SC.Y.0016.260222T1200Z-260222T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KJAX.GL.A.0003.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.GL.W.0004.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/
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-
1227 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM 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 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6
to 11 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 to 1 PM EST
Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Sunday to 1 PM 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1032 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
GMZ830-850-853-870-873-230900-
/O.NEW.KTBW.SC.Y.0009.260222T1400Z-260224T0900Z/
Tampa Bay waters-
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM-
1032 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35
knots and seas 6 to 9 feet expected.
* WHERE...Tampa Bay waters, Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs
to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Englewood
to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM, Waters from Tarpon Springs to
Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Englewood to
Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 4 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
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.
&&
$$
Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
221 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
AMZ570-572-231500-
/O.NEW.KMLB.SC.Y.0015.260222T1500Z-260222T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.GL.A.0002.260222T2100Z-260223T1500Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
221 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots
with gusts up to 30 knots expected. For the Gale Watch,
northwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and
seas 8 to 13 feet possible.
* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm
and Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 4 PM EST
Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through
Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
&&
$$
Fire Weather Watch
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
731 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...Elevated to Critical Fire Danger Sunday afternoon and evening,
and again on Monday, across all of East Central Florida...
FLZ041-044>046-053-141-144-230515-
/O.NEW.KMLB.FW.W.0002.260222T2000Z-260223T0500Z/
/O.EXT.KMLB.FW.A.0001.260223T1400Z-260224T0000Z/
Inland Volusia-Northern Lake-Orange-Seminole-Osceola-
Coastal Volusia-Southern Lake-
731 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST
SUNDAY NIGHT FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND GUSTY NORTHWEST BREEZES FOR
GREATER ORLANDO AND POINTS ALONG AND NORTH OF INTERSTATE 4...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT MONDAY FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND
GUSTY NORTHWEST BREEZES FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA...
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. A Fire Weather Watch is also in effect for Monday.
* AFFECTED AREA... Volusia, Lake, Orange, Seminole, and Osceola
counties.
* WIND... Northwest winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph on
Sunday, then gusts of 20 to 25 mph on Monday.
* HUMIDITY...30 to 45 percent on Sunday and 20 to 30 percent on
Monday.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
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.
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.
&&
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
731 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...Elevated to Critical Fire Danger Sunday afternoon and evening,
and again on Monday, across all of East Central Florida...
FLZ058-154-159-164-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-647-747-230515-
/O.NEW.KMLB.FW.A.0002.260223T1400Z-260224T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMLB.FW.A.0001.260222T2000Z-260223T0500Z/
Okeechobee-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-
731 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING AND AGAIN ON MONDAY FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND GUSTY
NORTHWEST BREEZES FOR THE SPACE COAST, TREASURE COAST, AND
OKEECHOBEE AREA...
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Fire
Weather Watch, which is in effect on Sunday evening as well as on
Monday.
* AFFECTED AREA... Brevard, Okeechobee, Indian River, St Lucie, &
Martin counties.
* WIND... Northwest winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph on
Sunday, then gusts of 20 to 25 mph on Monday.
* HUMIDITY...30 to 45 percent on Sunday and 20 to 30 percent on
Monday.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
112 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
FLZ068-069-071>075-163-166>168-170-172>174-263-266-267-270-370-
221800-
/O.NEW.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-
112 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING FOR ALL OF SOUTH FLORIDA...
The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Monday morning through Monday
evening.
* 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 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 23 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 65.
* LIGHTNING...
* IMPACTS...
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
110 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
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-
GAZ162-163-264-350-364-220900-
/O.NEW.KJAX.FW.W.0002.260222T1800Z-260223T0200Z/
/O.NEW.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-
110 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM EST SUNDAY FOR LOW
HUMIDITY AND STRONG NORTHWESTERLY WINDS FOR NORTHEASTERN FLORIDA
AND PORTIONS OF SOUTHEASTERN GEORGIA...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND STRONG NORTHWESTERLY
WINDS FOR SOUTHEAST GEORGIA AND NORTHEAST FLORIDA...
The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a Red
Flag Warning for critically low humidity and strong northwesterly
winds, which is in effect from 1 PM to 9 PM EST Sunday. A Fire
Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for an
additional period of critical fire weather conditions and in
effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening.
* 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.
* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 24 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 69.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1223 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...CRITICALLY LOW HUMIDITY WITH GUSTY WINDS WILL RESULT IN
ELEVATED FIRE DANGER...
.The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a Fire Weather
Warning for low humidity, breezy northerly winds, and moderate
significant fire potential expected Sunday afternoon.
FLZ043-139-239-242-248-240000-
/O.NEW.KTBW.FW.W.0001.260222T1800Z-260223T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTBW.FW.A.0001.260223T1400Z-260224T0000Z/
Sumter-Coastal Levy-Inland Levy-Inland Citrus-Inland Hernando-
1223 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY FOR
PARTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING FOR PARTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA...
The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a Red
Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 7 PM EST Sunday. A
Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch
is in effect from Monday morning through Monday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Sumter, Coastal Levy, Inland Levy, Inland
Citrus and Inland Hernando.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 1 PM to 7 PM EST
Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday morning
through Monday evening.
* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 28 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
&&
$$
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.
&&
$$
