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Freeze Warning 2, NWS Melbourne, FL

January 18, 20265 counties in Florida

NWS Melbourne, FL issued this freeze warning at Jan 18, 2026, 12:35 AM EST for 5 counties in Florida. It took effect at Jan 19, 2026, 12:00 AM EST. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 18, 2026, 12:35 AM EST (05:35 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 19, 2026, 12:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 19, 2026, 9:00 AM EST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Melbourne, FL

Counties Lake County, FL, Orange County, FL, Osceola County, FL, Seminole County, FL, Volusia County, FL

The radar

The Melbourne radar (KMLB), 86 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Cape Canaveral, FL (KXMR), launched 00:00Z, 5.6 hours before the alert went out and 81 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Cape Canaveral, FL at 00:00Z on 2026-01-18Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Cape Canaveral, FL at 00:00Z on 2026-01-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 97 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
2 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-8 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
923 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
62 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
97 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
178 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

789 
WWUS72 KMLB 180535
NPWMLB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1235 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

FLZ041-044>046-053-141-144-191400-
/O.UPG.KMLB.FZ.A.0002.260119T0500Z-260119T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.FZ.W.0002.260119T0500Z-260119T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.CW.Y.0002.260119T0500Z-260119T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.WI.Y.0001.260118T1500Z-260118T2100Z/
Inland Volusia-Northern Lake-Orange-Seminole-Osceola-Coastal
Volusia-Southern Lake-
Including the cities of Saint Cloud, Leesburg, Eustis,
Casselberry, Winter Park, Deland, Apopka, Kissimmee, Debary,
Celebration, Maitland, Union Park, Mascotte, Ormond Beach, Winter
Springs, Tavares, Groveland, New Smyrna Beach, Daytona Beach,
Mount Dora, Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Oviedo, Deltona, Orlando,
and Clermont
1235 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM 
EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EST 
MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west to northwest winds 15 to 25 mph 
  with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Freeze Warning, 
  sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected. For the Cold 
  Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 24 expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Inland Volusia, Northern Lake, Orange, 
  Osceola, Seminole, and Southern Lake.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 4 PM EST 
  this afternoon. For the Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory, 
  from midnight tonight to 9 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive 
  vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Wind 
  chills this cold could be hazardous for those without access to 
  adequate warmth, clothing, or shelter.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ058-154-159-247-254-259-347-447-547-647-747-191400-
/O.NEW.KMLB.CW.Y.0002.260119T0500Z-260119T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.WI.Y.0001.260118T1700Z-260118T2200Z/
Okeechobee-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-Inland
Northern Brevard-Inland Indian River-Inland Saint Lucie-Mainland
Northern Brevard-Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Inland Southern
Brevard-Mainland Southern Brevard-Southern Brevard Barrier
Islands-
Including the cities of Fort Pierce, Playalinda Beach, Port Saint
Lucie, Port Saint John, Palm Bay west of I 95, Sebastian,
Basinger, Okeechobee, Viera West, Rockledge, Cocoa Beach, Merritt
Island Wildlife Refuge, Fellsmere, Tradition, Cocoa, Canaveral
Groves, Melbourne Beach, Saint Lucie West, Satellite Beach, Fort
Drum, Vero Beach, Mims, Titusville, and Melbourne
1235 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 PM EST THIS 
AFTERNOON...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with 
  gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very 
  cold wind chills as low as 25 expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Inland Indian 
  River, Inland Northern Brevard, Inland Saint Lucie, Inland 
  Southern Brevard, Mainland Northern Brevard, Mainland Southern 
  Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Okeechobee, and 
  Southern Brevard Barrier Islands.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from noon today to 5 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 
  9 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Wind 
  chills this cold could be hazardous for those without access to 
  adequate warmth, clothing, or shelter.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ164-264-182200-
/O.CON.KMLB.WI.Y.0001.260118T1700Z-260118T2200Z/
Coastal Martin-Inland Martin-
Including the cities of Indiantown, Hobe Sound, Jensen Beach, and
Stuart
1235 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 PM EST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Martin and Inland Martin.

* WHEN...From noon today to 5 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Once the front passes, sharply cooler air 
  will accompany the strong wind gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Tollefsen
4 follow-up statements
068 
WWUS72 KMLB 180601
NPWMLB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
101 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

FLZ041-044>046-053-141-144-191400-
/O.CON.KMLB.FZ.W.0002.260119T0500Z-260119T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.WI.Y.0001.260118T1500Z-260118T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.CW.Y.0002.260119T0500Z-260119T1400Z/
Inland Volusia-Northern Lake-Orange-Seminole-Osceola-Coastal
Volusia-Southern Lake-
Including the cities of Saint Cloud, Leesburg, Eustis,
Casselberry, Winter Park, Deland, Apopka, Kissimmee, Debary,
Celebration, Maitland, Union Park, Mascotte, Ormond Beach, Winter
Springs, Tavares, Groveland, New Smyrna Beach, Daytona Beach,
Mount Dora, Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Oviedo, Deltona, Orlando,
and Clermont
101 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM 
EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM 
EST MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
9 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west to northwest winds 15 to 25 mph 
  with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Freeze Warning, 
  sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected. For the Cold 
  Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 24 expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Inland Volusia, Northern Lake, Orange, 
  Osceola, Seminole, and Southern Lake.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 4 PM EST 
  this afternoon. For the Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory, 
  from midnight tonight to 9 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive 
  vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Wind 
  chills this cold could be hazardous for those without access to 
  adequate warmth, clothing, or shelter.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ264-191400-
/O.EXA.KMLB.CW.Y.0002.260119T0500Z-260119T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.WI.Y.0001.260118T1700Z-260118T2200Z/
Inland Martin-
Including the cities of Indiantown
101 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 PM EST THIS 
AFTERNOON...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west to northwest winds 15 to 25 mph 
  with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, 
  very cold wind chills as low as 29 expected.

* WHERE...Inland Martin.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from noon today to 5 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 
  9 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Wind 
  chills this cold could be hazardous for those without access to 
  adequate warmth, clothing, or shelter.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ058-154-159-247-254-259-347-447-547-647-747-191400-
/O.CON.KMLB.WI.Y.0001.260118T1700Z-260118T2200Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.CW.Y.0002.260119T0500Z-260119T1400Z/
Okeechobee-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-Inland
Northern Brevard-Inland Indian River-Inland Saint Lucie-Mainland
Northern Brevard-Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Inland Southern
Brevard-Mainland Southern Brevard-Southern Brevard Barrier
Islands-
Including the cities of Fort Pierce, Playalinda Beach, Port Saint
Lucie, Port Saint John, Palm Bay west of I 95, Sebastian,
Basinger, Okeechobee, Viera West, Rockledge, Cocoa Beach, Merritt
Island Wildlife Refuge, Fellsmere, Tradition, Cocoa, Canaveral
Groves, Melbourne Beach, Saint Lucie West, Satellite Beach, Fort
Drum, Vero Beach, Mims, Titusville, and Melbourne
101 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 PM EST THIS 
AFTERNOON...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
9 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with 
  gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very 
  cold wind chills as low as 25 expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Inland Indian 
  River, Inland Northern Brevard, Inland Saint Lucie, Inland 
  Southern Brevard, Mainland Northern Brevard, Mainland Southern 
  Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Okeechobee, and 
  Southern Brevard Barrier Islands.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from noon today to 5 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 
  9 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Wind 
  chills this cold could be hazardous for those without access to 
  adequate warmth, clothing, or shelter.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ164-182200-
/O.CON.KMLB.WI.Y.0001.260118T1700Z-260118T2200Z/
Coastal Martin-
Including the cities of Hobe Sound, Jensen Beach, and Stuart
101 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 PM EST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Martin.

* WHEN...From noon today to 5 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Tollefsen
000 
WWUS72 KMLB 181846
NPWMLB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
146 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

FLZ058-154-159-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-647-747-182215-
/O.UPG.KMLB.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260118T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.HW.W.0001.260118T1846Z-260118T2200Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.CW.Y.0002.260119T0500Z-260119T1400Z/
Okeechobee-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-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-
Including the cities of Viera West, Saint Lucie West, Indiantown,
Mims, Fort Drum, Titusville, Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge,
Sebastian, Port Saint John, Palm Bay west of I 95, Port Saint
Lucie, Cocoa, Melbourne Beach, Fellsmere, Basinger, Canaveral
Groves, Cocoa Beach, Playalinda Beach, Tradition, Satellite
Beach, Rockledge, Melbourne, Vero Beach, Fort Pierce, and
Okeechobee
146 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
9 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold 
  wind chills as low as 27 expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Inland Indian 
  River, Inland Martin, Inland Northern Brevard, Inland Saint Lucie, 
  Inland Southern Brevard, Mainland Northern Brevard, Mainland 
  Southern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Okeechobee, 
  and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM EST this afternoon. 
  For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EST 
  Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Sporadic power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ164-182200-
/O.UPG.KMLB.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260118T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.HW.W.0001.260118T1846Z-260118T2200Z/
Coastal Martin-
Including the cities of Stuart, Jensen Beach, and Hobe Sound
146 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Coastal Martin.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Sporadic power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

FLZ041-044>046-053-141-144-182215-
/O.CON.KMLB.FZ.W.0002.260119T0500Z-260119T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260118T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.CW.Y.0002.260119T0500Z-260119T1400Z/
Inland Volusia-Northern Lake-Orange-Seminole-Osceola-Coastal
Volusia-Southern Lake-
Including the cities of Apopka, Kissimmee, New Smyrna Beach,
Orlando, Altamonte Springs, Oviedo, Eustis, Leesburg,
Casselberry, Mount Dora, Saint Cloud, Winter Park, Deland,
Deltona, Sanford, Tavares, Winter Springs, Celebration,
Groveland, Ormond Beach, Maitland, Debary, Clermont, Mascotte,
Union Park, and Daytona Beach
146 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM 
EST MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
9 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with 
  gusts up to 40 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing 
  temperatures as low as 32 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, 
  very cold wind chills as low as 26 expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Inland Volusia, Northern Lake, Orange, 
  Osceola, Seminole, and Southern Lake.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For 
  the Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight 
  tonight to 9 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive 
  vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to 
drip slowly.

&&

$$

Law
872 
WWUS72 KMLB 182031
NPWMLB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
331 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

FLZ058-154-159-254-259-264-190445-
/O.CAN.KMLB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260118T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.WI.Y.0002.260118T2031Z-260118T2200Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.CW.Y.0002.260119T0500Z-260119T1400Z/
Okeechobee-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-Inland Indian
River-Inland Saint Lucie-Inland Martin-
Including the cities of Tradition, Okeechobee, Fort Drum, Saint
Lucie West, Indiantown, Basinger, Vero Beach, Port Saint Lucie,
Fort Pierce, Fellsmere, and Sebastian
331 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
9 AM EST MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with 
  gusts up to 45 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind 
  chills as low as 27 expected.

* WHERE...Indian River, Saint Lucie, Martin, and Okeechobee Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 5 PM EST this afternoon. For 
  the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EST 
  Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ247-347-447-547-647-747-190445-
/O.CAN.KMLB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260118T2200Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.CW.Y.0002.260119T0500Z-260119T1400Z/
Inland Northern Brevard-Mainland Northern Brevard-Northern
Brevard Barrier Islands-Inland Southern Brevard-Mainland Southern
Brevard-Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
Including the cities of Cocoa, Playalinda Beach, Titusville, Port
Saint John, Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, Satellite Beach,
Cocoa Beach, Melbourne Beach, Melbourne, Viera West, Rockledge,
Canaveral Groves, Mims, and Palm Bay west of I 95
331 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
9 AM EST MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 27 expected.

* WHERE...Brevard County

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Cold temperatures may cause hypothermia if outdoors 
  during the coldest part of the day.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ164-182200-
/O.CAN.KMLB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260118T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.WI.Y.0002.260118T2031Z-260118T2200Z/
Coastal Martin-
Including the cities of Stuart, Jensen Beach, and Hobe Sound
331 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Coastal Martin.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

FLZ041-044>046-053-141-144-190445-
/O.EXP.KMLB.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260118T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.FZ.W.0002.260119T0500Z-260119T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.CW.Y.0002.260119T0500Z-260119T1400Z/
Inland Volusia-Northern Lake-Orange-Seminole-Osceola-Coastal
Volusia-Southern Lake-
Including the cities of Debary, Ormond Beach, Casselberry,
Deltona, Winter Park, Winter Springs, Celebration, Daytona Beach,
New Smyrna Beach, Saint Cloud, Mascotte, Tavares, Groveland,
Orlando, Sanford, Clermont, Maitland, Deland, Altamonte Springs,
Leesburg, Kissimmee, Mount Dora, Oviedo, Eustis, Apopka, and
Union Park
331 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM 
EST MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
9 AM EST MONDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 
  32 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  as low as 26 expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Inland Volusia, Northern Lake, Orange, 
  Osceola, Seminole, and Southern Lake.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...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.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to 
drip slowly.

&&

$$

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089 
WWUS72 KMLB 182203
NPWMLB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
503 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

FLZ058-154-159-254-259-264-191400-
/O.EXP.KMLB.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260118T2200Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.CW.Y.0002.260119T0500Z-260119T1400Z/
Okeechobee-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-Inland Indian
River-Inland Saint Lucie-Inland Martin-
Including the cities of Tradition, Okeechobee, Fort Drum, Saint
Lucie West, Indiantown, Basinger, Vero Beach, Port Saint Lucie,
Fort Pierce, Fellsmere, and Sebastian
503 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
9 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 27 expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Inland Indian 
  River, Inland Martin, Inland Saint Lucie, and Okeechobee.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate 
  clothing, a hat, and gloves.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

FLZ164-182315-
/O.EXP.KMLB.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260118T2200Z/
Coastal Martin-
Including the cities of Stuart, Jensen Beach, and Hobe Sound
503 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

$$

FLZ041-044>046-053-141-144-191400-
/O.CON.KMLB.FZ.W.0002.260119T0500Z-260119T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.CW.Y.0002.260119T0500Z-260119T1400Z/
Inland Volusia-Northern Lake-Orange-Seminole-Osceola-Coastal
Volusia-Southern Lake-
Including the cities of Debary, Ormond Beach, Casselberry,
Deltona, Winter Park, Winter Springs, Celebration, Daytona Beach,
New Smyrna Beach, Saint Cloud, Mascotte, Tavares, Groveland,
Orlando, Sanford, Clermont, Maitland, Deland, Altamonte Springs,
Leesburg, Kissimmee, Mount Dora, Oviedo, Eustis, Apopka, and
Union Park
503 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM 
EST MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
9 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 
  32 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  as low as 26 expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Inland Volusia, Northern Lake, Orange, 
  Osceola, Seminole, and Southern Lake.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...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.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to 
drip slowly.

&&

$$

FLZ247-347-447-547-647-747-191400-
/O.CON.KMLB.CW.Y.0002.260119T0500Z-260119T1400Z/
Inland Northern Brevard-Mainland Northern Brevard-Northern
Brevard Barrier Islands-Inland Southern Brevard-Mainland Southern
Brevard-Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
Including the cities of Cocoa, Playalinda Beach, Titusville, Port
Saint John, Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, Satellite Beach,
Cocoa Beach, Melbourne Beach, Melbourne, Viera West, Rockledge,
Canaveral Groves, Mims, and Palm Bay west of I 95
503 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
9 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 27 expected.

* WHERE...Inland Northern Brevard, Inland Southern Brevard, Mainland 
  Northern Brevard, Mainland Southern Brevard, Northern Brevard 
  Barrier Islands, and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate 
  clothing, a hat, and gloves.

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.

&&

$$

Heil

The office that day

Everything else NWS Melbourne, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 17, 8:08 PM ESTWind AdvisoryMLBBrevard, Indian River, Lake, Martin, Okeechobee, Orange and 4 more20 hr
Jan 18, 12:35 AM ESTCold Weather AdvisoryMLBBrevard, Indian River, Lake, Martin, Okeechobee, Orange and 4 more32 hr
Jan 18, 1:07 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningMLB3 hr
Jan 18, 1:46 PM ESTHigh Wind WarningMLBBrevard, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Saint Lucie105 min
Jan 18, 1:51 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningMLB3 hr
Jan 18, 3:31 PM ESTWind AdvisoryMLBIndian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Saint Lucie89 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.