Brevard Now Under Hurricane Warning, NHC Forecasts Winds of 40-50 MPH, Gusts to 75 MPH Along Space Coast
By Space Coast Daily // September 29, 2022
Flood and Tornado Watches are also in effect
In Bevard County, Tropical Storm force winds are expected with a peak Wind Forecast of 40-50 mph and gusts to 75 mph.
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The National Weather Service in Melbourne issued a Hurricane Warning for Brevard County on Wednesday at about 11:30 a.m. local time. Flood and Tornado Watches are also in effect.
A Hurricane Warning means hurricane-force winds are expected somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours.
According to the National Weather Service, Brevard will be seeing heavy rainfall over the next 36 hours of 10-12 inches in some locations.
In Bevard County, Tropical Storm force winds are expected with a peak Wind Forecast of 40-50 mph and gusts to 75 mph.
The window for Tropical Storm force winds is until Thursday late afternoon in Brevard County.
The National Weather Service in Melbourne also issued the following:
■ Potential for wind 74 to 110 mph
■ The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment.
■ PLAN: Plan for life-threatening wind of equivalent CAT 1 or 2 hurricane force.
■ PREPARE: Last-minute efforts should solely focus on protecting life. The area remains subject to considerable wind damage.
■ ACT: Now is the time to shelter from life-threatening wind.
FLOODING RAIN
■ LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect
■ Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 3-6 inches, with locally higher amounts
■ Potential for extreme flooding rain
■ The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment.
■ PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for extreme flooding from heavy rain.
TORNADO
■ LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Tornado Watch is in effect – The situation is favorable for tornadoes
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