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weather NWS moderate Coastal Indian River; Mainland Southern Brevard; Southern Brevard Barrier Islands October 18, 2026 at 5:47 AM

Wind Advisory

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Coastal Indian River, Mainland Southern Brevard, and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Severe weather in Coastal Indian River; Mainland Southern Brevard; Southern Brevard Barrier Islands brings the risk of damaging wind, hail, lightning, and brief power loss. Outdoor activity should be paused until the storm passes.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

The greatest local impacts are an elevated risk to property and a high chance of power outages, with moderate travel disruptions expected as conditions move through the area.

Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this severe weather event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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