Fire Weather Warning Issued For Indian River County

SEBASTIAN – The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag warning in Sebastian, Fellsmere, Vero Beach, and other parts of Indian River County until 7:00 p.m. this evening.

The fire weather warning was also issued for Brevard and St. Lucie Counties for the duration of low relative humidity values coupled with gusty northwest winds of up to 15 mph.

Be prepared for hurricane season

Don't lose power during the next storm. A reliable generator keeps your lights, fridge, AC, and medical equipment running when the grid goes down. Essential for Florida homeowners who want peace of mind during hurricane season. Shop hurricane-ready generators (Amazon Associate disclosure: Sebastian Daily earns from qualifying purchases.)

“A Red Flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now … or will shortly,” the National Weather Service said.

Any fires that develop in areas of Sebastian, Fellsmere, or Vero Beach will likely spread rapidly due to the weather. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Sebastian Daily will continue to monitor the warning throughout the day.