Rockledge Weather

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING THROUGH
SUNSET FOR STRONG NORTH WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...
* AFFECTED AREA... Orange... Seminole... Brevard... Osceola...
Indian River... Okeechobee....
* WIND...Sustained northwest winds 10 to 20 mph, with wind
gusts of 25 to 30 mph possible. Expect higher winds along the
immediate coast.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values near 35 percent away
from the coast.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EST THIS MORNING
THROUGH SUNSET...
* WHAT...A strong southward flowing longshore current along with
building, choppy surf are expected to develop in the surf zone,
especially this afternoon.
* WHERE...Southern Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin,
Coastal Volusia and Northern Brevard Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 AM EST this morning through sunset.
* IMPACTS...Increasingly rough surf will make conditions
hazardous for swimmers. Rip currents will also develop at
breaches in the sand bar, mainly during the afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Weak swimmers may not want to enter the
water above their knees. Never dry to swim directly against a
longshore current.

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.