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Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 29 at 2:01AM EDT until October 31 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Published October 29, 2026 2:07 am • Updated October 29, 2026 2:07 am • Florida

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,…

* WHAT…For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE…Coastal portions of Volusia, Indian River, Saint Lucie, Martin, and Brevard Counties. * WHEN…For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS…Coastal roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses and some critical infrastructure…

Official safety instructions

Coastal flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf…

National Weather Service: View official alert and latest details.