Weather Warnings for Florida
| Alerts Updated: February 26, 2026, 9:01 am UTC |
Special Weather Statement issued February 26 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Miami FLSummary: Dense smoke from the actively burning National Fire in Big Cypress National Preserve is gradually drifting west to southwest across Collier County early this morning. Visibilities may drop below 1 mile at times through daybreak as periods of hazardous air quality remain possible, especially across Lely, Goodland, and Marco Island. Motorists are advised to drive with caution over the next several hours as visibilities may widely vary over short distances. Use low beam headlights and leave extra distance between your vehicle and others on the road when encountering significant reductions in visibility. Allow extra time to travel to destinations.Severity: Moderate Effective: February 26, 2026, 4:00 am Expires: February 26, 2026, 8:00 am Area: Coastal Collier County |
Red Flag Warning issued February 26 at 1:59AM EST until February 26 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Melbourne FLSummary: ...Low humidity and gusty southwest winds will produce a High Fire Danger today across northern portions of east central Florida... The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EST this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Volusia, Lake, Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Northern Brevard Counties. * WIND...Southwest winds 15 mph with gusts up to 20 to 25 mph. * HUMIDITY...30 to 35 percent. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.Severity: Severe Effective: February 26, 2026, 1:59 am Expires: February 26, 2026, 6:00 pm Area: Inland Volusia; Northern Lake County; Orange; Seminole; Osceola; Coastal Volusia; Southern Lake County; Inland Northern Brevard; Mainland Northern Brevard; Northern Brevard Barrier Islands |
Rip Current Statement issued February 26 at 1:04AM EST until February 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Miami FLSummary: * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.Severity: Moderate Effective: February 26, 2026, 1:04 am Expires: February 26, 2026, 7:00 pm Area: Coastal Palm Beach County |
Rip Current Statement issued February 26 at 1:04AM EST until February 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Miami FLSummary: * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Broward County. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.Severity: Moderate Effective: February 26, 2026, 1:04 am Expires: February 26, 2026, 7:00 pm Area: Coastal Broward County |
Rip Current Statement issued February 26 at 12:38AM EST until February 28 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FLSummary: * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.Severity: Moderate Effective: February 26, 2026, 12:38 am Expires: February 27, 2026, 1:00 am Area: Coastal Franklin |
Rip Current Statement issued February 26 at 12:38AM EST until February 28 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FLSummary: * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, and Gulf County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.Severity: Moderate Effective: February 26, 2026, 12:38 am Expires: February 27, 2026, 1:00 am Area: South Walton; Coastal Bay; Coastal Gulf |
Rip Current Statement issued February 26 at 12:33AM EST until February 27 at 3:00AM EST by NWS Melbourne FLSummary: * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.Severity: Moderate Effective: February 26, 2026, 12:33 am Expires: February 27, 2026, 3:00 am Area: Coastal Volusia; Coastal Indian River; Coastal St. Lucie; Coastal Martin; Mainland Northern Brevard; Northern Brevard Barrier Islands; Mainland Southern Brevard; Southern Brevard Barrier Islands |
Rip Current Statement issued February 25 at 10:40PM CST until February 27 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Mobile ALSummary: * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.Severity: Moderate Effective: February 25, 2026, 10:40 pm Expires: February 26, 2026, 7:00 am Area: Mobile Coastal; Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Coastal |
Special Weather Statement issued February 25 at 10:11PM EST by NWS Miami FLSummary: Dense smoke from the actively burning National Fire in Big Cypress National Preserve has resulted in reduced visibilities, less than 1 mile at times. The Florida Highway Patrol is currently in the process of closing Alligator Alley between SR-29 (Exit 80) and US-27 (Exit 23). Seek alternative routes and visit FL511 for additional road closure information. Reduced visibilities will remain possible through daybreak as smoke remains concentrated near the surface. Motorists are advised to drive with caution over the next several hours as visibilities may widely vary over short distances. Use low beam headlights and leave extra distance between your vehicle and others on the road when encountering significant reductions in visibility. Allow extra time to travel to destinations.Severity: Moderate Effective: February 25, 2026, 10:11 pm Expires: February 26, 2026, 8:00 am Area: Inland Collier County |