Overview
- On the Treasure Coast, a National Weather Service red flag warning runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., covering areas from Okeechobee through Indian River County up to Vero Beach.
- Local fire officials urge no outdoor burning and careful disposal of smoking materials, with additional guidance to keep vehicles off dry grass and avoid flying drones near wildfire operations.
- Meteorologists report falling dew points and an arid air mass with gusty winds, conditions that can rapidly ignite fires and drive fast spread.
- Northeast Florida also faces red flag conditions east of Interstate 75 through 6 p.m., with officials noting five active wildfires and recent road and school disruptions.
- Dry weather may persist for about a week with limited rain expected, rough boating conditions are forecast for small craft, and temperatures trend warmer into the upper 70s later next week.