Weather Alerts For West Melbourne, FL

# HEADLINE -------------------- HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Dangerous rip currents. WHERE Beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, St Lucie, and Martin Counties. WHEN Through late tonight. IMPACTS Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. ISSUED AT Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 12:01 AM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Melbourne FL HEADER Coastal Hazard Message # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. 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. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Coastal Martin, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Southern Brevard Barrier Islands, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Volusia, Mainland Northern Brevard, Mainland Southern Brevard

Pollen Index: 9.2 Pollen Level: medium-high Predominant Pollen: Oak, Maple and Grass. The amount of pollen in the air for Friday will not change appreciably and will remain in the high range. This is a result of stable humidity. This lack of change in airborne pollen will continue to affect those who suffer from allergies and those who live with the allergy sufferers.