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Wind Advisory 1, NWS Melbourne, FL
NWS Melbourne, FL issued this wind advisory at Jan 17, 2026, 8:08 PM EST for 10 counties in Florida. It took effect at Jan 18, 2026, 10:00 AM EST. It was in force for 6 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 17, 2026, 8:08 PM EST (01:08 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 18, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Jan 18, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Melbourne, FL
Counties Brevard County, FL, Indian River County, FL, Lake County, FL, Martin County, FL, Okeechobee County, FL, Orange County, FL, Osceola County, FL, Saint Lucie County, FL, Seminole County, FL, Volusia County, FL
The radar
The Melbourne radar (KMLB), 30 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:09 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, 1.1 hours before the alert went out and 61 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.
- 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
The text
As transmitted.
607 WWUS72 KMLB 180108 NPWMLB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Melbourne FL 808 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026 FLZ041-044>046-053-141-144-182100- /O.NEW.KMLB.WI.Y.0001.260118T1500Z-260118T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.FZ.A.0002.260119T0500Z-260119T1400Z/ Inland Volusia-Northern Lake-Orange-Seminole-Osceola-Coastal Volusia-Southern Lake- Including the cities of Winter Springs, Groveland, Orlando, Debary, Maitland, Sanford, Daytona Beach, Deltona, Clermont, Tavares, Altamonte Springs, Oviedo, Apopka, Mascotte, Eustis, Celebration, Mount Dora, Saint Cloud, Winter Park, Union Park, Kissimmee, Ormond Beach, Leesburg, Casselberry, Deland, and New Smyrna Beach 808 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Inland Volusia, Northern Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Southern Lake. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM to 4 PM EST Sunday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday morning. * 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. * 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. 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. && $$ FLZ058-154-159-164-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-647-747-182100- /O.NEW.KMLB.WI.Y.0001.260118T1700Z-260118T2200Z/ Okeechobee-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin-Inland Northern Brevard-Inland Indian River-Inland Saint Lucie-Inland Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Inland Southern Brevard-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- Including the cities of Hobe Sound, Indiantown, Viera West, Melbourne Beach, Port Saint Lucie, Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, Tradition, Fort Pierce, Saint Lucie West, Mims, Sebastian, Cocoa Beach, Okeechobee, Titusville, Palm Bay west of I 95, Cocoa, Fort Drum, Rockledge, Stuart, Canaveral Groves, Jensen Beach, Satellite Beach, Port Saint John, Vero Beach, Melbourne, Fellsmere, Playalinda Beach, and Basinger 808 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 5 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Indian River, Coastal Martin, Coastal Saint Lucie, Inland Indian River, Inland Martin, Inland Northern Brevard, Inland Saint Lucie, Inland Southern Brevard, Mainland Northern Brevard, Mainland Southern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Okeechobee, and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands. * WHEN...From noon to 5 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Once the front passes, sharply cooler air will accompany the strong wind gusts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Heil
4 follow-up statements
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
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. && $$ FLZ041-044>046-053-141-144-190445- /O.EXP.KMLB.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260118T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.FZ.W.0002.260119T0500Z-260119T1400Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.CW.Y.0002.260119T0500Z-260119T1400Z/ Inland Volusia-Northern Lake-Orange-Seminole-Osceola-Coastal Volusia-Southern Lake- Including the cities of Debary, Ormond Beach, Casselberry, Deltona, Winter Park, Winter Springs, Celebration, Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Saint Cloud, Mascotte, Tavares, Groveland, Orlando, Sanford, Clermont, Maitland, Deland, Altamonte Springs, Leesburg, Kissimmee, Mount Dora, Oviedo, Eustis, Apopka, and Union Park 331 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EST MONDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EST MONDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 26 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Inland Volusia, Northern Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Southern Lake. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. && $$ Heil
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this wind advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Melbourne, FL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Jan 17, 6:19 PM EST, 1 hour 49 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Issued at 232 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
- Another strong cold front will move across east central Florida on Sunday. A brief period of widespread wind gusts will increase to 25-35 mph along the front with occasional gusts up to 50 mph possible.
- Below normal temperatures return to the forecast Sunday and Monday. A Freeze Watch has been issued for portions of east central Florida late Sunday night into early Monday morning. Cold Weather Advisories will likely be needed as well on Sunday nights.
- High pressure returns to the area behind the front and temperatures warm through mid-week. Scattered showers return on Thursday.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 17, 6:19 PM EST, 1 hour 49 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
619 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...New AVIATION...
.KEY MESSAGES...
Issued at 232 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
- Another strong cold front will move across east central Florida
on Sunday. A brief period of widespread wind gusts will increase
to 25-35 mph along the front with occasional gusts up to 50 mph
possible.
- Below normal temperatures return to the forecast Sunday and
Monday. A Freeze Watch has been issued for portions of east
central Florida late Sunday night into early Monday morning.
Cold Weather Advisories will likely be needed as well on Sunday
nights.
- High pressure returns to the area behind the front and
temperatures warm through mid-week. Scattered showers return on
Thursday.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 232 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
Current-Tonight... A cold front is analyzed across the Florida
Panhandle and Big Bend region this afternoon. Cloud cover will
continue to build across the region this evening as the front
approaches northeast and central Florida. Increasing cloud cover
combined with light southerly flow should keep temperatures warmer
overnight, with lows in the 50s. Mostly dry through the overnight
with isolated showers beginning to approach Lake and Volusia county
near sunrise, ahead of the front.
Sunday-Monday... A mid/upper level trough swings across the eastern
U.S. and through Florida on Sunday. A cold front advances ahead of
the feature aloft as a surface low lifts across the western
Atlantic. Models continue to show better agreement in precip chances
along and ahead of the front with the best shower chances
(50-60%) near, north, and west of I-4. Low instability and a layer
of dry air in the low levels should limit any lightning chances.
Southwest winds ahead of the front shift northwest as the front
passes late morning and into the afternoon. High res and global
guidance has shown a noticeable wind surge along and behind the
front with 925mb winds modeled around 35-40 kts. At the surface
this could translate to a period of widespread gusts 25-35 mph
with occasional gusts up to 50 mph possible. The wind surge is
forecast to remain brief, limiting the need for a Wind Advisory at
this time. However, a few gusty wind SPS products could be needed
by late Sunday morning and into the afternoon. As northerly winds
increase, a much colder and drier airmass will be advected across
the region. While areas of Okeechobee and the Treasure Coast
could see highs in the mid to upper 70s with a later frontal
passage, areas across Lake and Volusia will be limited to highs in
the upper 50s and lower 60s early in the day before temperatures
fall through the afternoon. By early Monday morning, lows are
forecast in the low to mid 30s across much of east central
Florida. A Freeze Watch remains in effect on Monday morning for
Volusia, Lake, Seminole, Orange, and Osceola counties where NBM
probabilities suggest moderate to high confidence for temperatures
to reach freezing across portions of these counties. Although the
Freeze Watch covers all of Orange and Osceola counties, freezing
temperatures are less likely (only 10-30%) around major urban
areas including Orlando and Kissimmee. Continued north winds will
drop wind chill values into the mid to upper 20s for much of east
central Florida, and Cold Weather Advisories will likely be
considered for Monday morning. The lightest winds are forecast in
vicinity of Lake George where areas of frost are forecast.
Otherwise, higher winds (5-10 mph) should keep frost widely
patchy. Drier air and building high pressure will keep conditions
mostly sunny on Monday, but temperatures are expected to hold
below 60 for areas near and north of the Orlando metro. Further
south, highs struggle into the low to mid 60s.
Tuesday-Friday... Surface high pressure across the southeast U.S.
shifts offshore into midweek. As the high retreats, a weak inverted
surface trough develops offshore the Florida Atlantic coast ahead of
a larger frontal boundary sweeping offshore the eastern U.S. coast.
Dry conditions persist through Wednesday with a chance for showers
(30-50%) and storms returning to the forecast on Thursday. Low
temperatures hold below normal Tuesday (mid30s-mid40s), continuing a
warming trend into Wednesday (low40s-low50s). Patchy frost will
remain possible for areas north and west of I-4 Tuesday morning.
High temperatures trend into the 70s by Wednesday and into late
week.
&&
.MARINE...
Issued at 232 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
A short period of favorable boating conditions continues today as
high pressure gradually retreats seaward. A strong cold front
approaches the area early Sunday morning, passing the local Atlantic
waters into the afternoon. Boating conditions rapidly deteriorate
behind the front as offshore winds shift north, increasing to 25-30
kts, and a brief period of occasional gale force gusts will be
possible. Seas build 6-8 ft into Sunday night. Small Craft
Advisories will take effect Sunday at 10AM from Flagler Beach to
Sebastian Inlet, extending to include the Treasure Coast waters at
1PM. North winds subside to 15-20 kts through the evening while
hazardous seas linger across the Gulf Stream, gradually improving
Monday. A surface trough develops over the waters into mid week,
maintaining and extended period of poor conditions. Scattered rain
chances are forecast with the front on Sunday, drying behind the
front. Scattered to numerous showers return again Thursday into
late week.
&&
.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFs)
Issued at 619 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
MCO IMPACTS:
- Powerful cold front arrives around 18/17Z with abruptly stronger
northwesterly wind gusts. 68-80% chance of wind gusts >= 30 KT.
- Brief CIG reductions and showers along and just behind the front
on Sunday midday-early afternoon.
CROSSWIND POTENTIAL:
along the front on Sunday early afternoon...
MCO 18/36 & 17/35: 15-20 KT
DAB 07/25: 20-28 KT
Quiet conds prevail tonight with light/var winds. Will monitor for
patchy ground fog at our Treasure Coast terminals, but confidence
too low for mention in TAF. All focus should be on the sharp cold
front arriving from NW to SE on Sunday late morning - mid
afternoon. Sudden wind shifts from SW to NW are anticipated as the
front passes. In addition, peak gusts from 30-35 KT appear likely
(~ 60% +) with localized gusts to 40-45 KT a lower, but non-zero
probability. Guidance temporarily restricts CIGs to MVFR or even
IFR along and just behind the front.
Clouds scatter and gusts quickly decrease Sunday evening as the
front sweeps offshore.
&&
.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 232 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
A cold front is forecast to move southward across east central
Florida on Sunday, and a dry, cold air mass will settle across the
area behind it. This drier air mass is anticipated to result in
sensitive fire weather conditions. Minimum RH values are forecast to
fall below 35% on Monday across portions of the interior on Monday
afternoon and west of the I-4 corridor on Tuesday. North winds
increase to around 10 mph each day, remaining shy of critical
thresholds at this time.
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
DAB 51 63 33 57 / 10 60 0 0
MCO 54 67 35 58 / 0 60 0 0
MLB 55 75 37 61 / 0 30 0 0
VRB 55 77 38 63 / 10 20 0 0
LEE 52 59 31 57 / 20 60 0 0
SFB 53 64 33 58 / 10 60 0 0
ORL 55 65 35 58 / 10 60 0 0
FPR 55 77 38 64 / 10 20 0 0
&&
.MLB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...Freeze Watch from late Sunday night through Monday morning for
FLZ041-044>046-053-141-144.
AM...Small Craft Advisory from 10 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday for
AMZ550.
Small Craft Advisory from 10 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST Monday for
AMZ552.
Small Craft Advisory from 1 PM Sunday to 4 PM EST Monday for
AMZ555-575.
Small Craft Advisory from 10 AM Sunday to 1 PM EST Monday for
AMZ570.
Small Craft Advisory from 10 AM Sunday to 4 PM EST Monday for
AMZ572.
&&
DISCUSSION...Law
AVIATION...HeilThe office that day
Everything else NWS Melbourne, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 12:35 AM EST | Cold Weather Advisory | MLB | Brevard, Indian River, Lake, Martin, Okeechobee, Orange and 4 more | 32 hr |
| Jan 18, 12:35 AM EST | Freeze Warning | MLB | Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia | 32 hr |
| Jan 18, 1:07 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | MLB | 3 hr | |
| Jan 18, 1:46 PM EST | High Wind Warning | MLB | Brevard, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Saint Lucie | 105 min |
| Jan 18, 1:51 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | MLB | 3 hr | |
| Jan 18, 3:31 PM EST | Wind Advisory | MLB | Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Saint Lucie | 89 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.