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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
148 AM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

FLZ058-154-159-164-254-259-264-082200-
/O.NEW.KMLB.HT.Y.0004.260708T1500Z-260708T2200Z/
Okeechobee-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal
Martin-Inland Indian River-Inland Saint Lucie-Inland Martin-
Including the cities of Basinger, Okeechobee, Stuart, Fellsmere,
Indiantown, Fort Pierce, Saint Lucie West, Vero Beach, Tradition,
Sebastian, Hobe Sound, Port Saint Lucie, Jensen Beach, and Fort
Drum
148 AM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.

* WHERE...Indian River, Martin, Saint Lucie, and Okeechobee.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of 
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and 
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any 
circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time 
outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early 
morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion 
and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when 
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational 
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest 
breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by 
heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is 
an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

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