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BrevardEOC

  1. Brevard EM and NWS Melbourne recommend checking forecast updates during the holiday weekend in case unexpected changes occur.
  2. NWS: Low pressure area E of FL will cause rough seas & rip currents Saturday, showers/Tstorms Sunday & Monday. Most impacts N of Central FL.
  3. @InsideKSC @ParadigmShift35 Junction fire west of the VAB wasn't a controlled burn; @USFWSFireSE is fighting a lightning-caused fire.
  4. Hurricane Season starts in 9 days: Boaters are reminded to have a plan in place to protect their vessels. bit.ly/Kt3401
  5. MT @USFWSFireSE: Merritt Island USFW firefighters working Junction wildfire just west of NASA VAB, estimated at 550 acres.
  6. A statewide hurricane drill is now under way at Brevard County's Emergency Operations Center in Rockledge.
  7. Brevard County Emergency Operations Center back to Level 3 status after successful launch of Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral AFS.
  8. Brevard County Emergency Operations Center is now at alert Level 2 in support of the SpaceX Falcon 9 Dragon C2 launch at 3:44 a.m.
  9. 61-acre prescribed burn is scheduled today near SR46, west of I-95 by St Johns River Water Management District.
  10. Extreme weather warnings will be sent to WEA-enabled cell phones via text from NWS beginning next month. Info: 1.usa.gov/Mkkw97
  11. Tropical Storm Alberto has formed off the South Carolina coast. A good reminder to prepare for hurricane season!
  12. SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch reset for 3:44 a.m., May 22. Brevard County Emergency Operations Center back at Level 3 status.
  13. Brevard County Emergency Operations Center has activated to Level 2 in support of today's Falcon 9 rocket launch at 4:55 a.m.
  14. NWS radar detected storm capable of 60+ mph winds & hail near Merritt Island, moving E at 20 mph.
  15. Severe thunderstorm warming until 10;30 PM.
  16. Severe Tstorm warning til 9 PM. Storm capable of 60+ MPH winds & small hail near Osteen, moving SE at 20 MPH.
  17. Weather advisory until 815 PM for central Brevard. 45-55 mph winds & small hail possible.
  18. severe thunderstorm Warning for: N Brevard Until 730pm. Storm capable of 60+ mph winds & hail near Titusville, moving SE at 15 MPH.
  19. NWS: severe Tstorm Warning for: Central Brevard until 845 PM. Radar detected storm capable of 60+ MPH winds near Viera, moving E at 15 MPH.
  20. NWS Radar indicates storm capable of 45-55 MPH Winds 7mi W of Viera moving ENE at 15 MPH. Advisory til 815 PM.