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A tropical storm watch has been issued for coastal Brevard and Volusia counties as Tropical Depression 9 approaches the Bahamas, with expected impacts including 6-10 ft waves, wind gusts up to 45 mph, and 1-2 inches of rain starting tomorrow afternoon through early Monday.
Brevard County, Florida, is using mosquitofish as a natural and chemical-free method to control mosquito larvae, aiming to reduce the need for spraying and other treatments, especially amid rising mosquito-borne illness cases like dengue fever.
The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County has confirmed four cases of locally acquired dengue fever, transmitted by mosquitoes. Authorities are implementing surveillance, monitoring, and spraying to prevent further spread, and residents are advised to use repellent, eliminate standing water, and repair screens to reduce mosquito bites.
Two workers died when a crane collapsed at the construction site of the new Cape Canaveral Hospital in Merritt Island, Florida, amid rain and strong winds, with the cause under investigation.
A woman died after being struck by a Brightline train in Brevard County, Florida. The incident occurred near Aurora Road and Cypress Avenue, and the investigation is currently ongoing.
A flood warning is in effect for Brevard and Volusia counties in Central Florida due to heavy rain, with flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas imminent or already occurring. Several inches of rain have already fallen, causing flooded roads and ongoing or expected flooding in the warned areas. River flood warnings are also in effect for the St. Johns River near Astor. Rain chances will decrease through the week, but minor coastal flooding remains possible. The first fall cold front could arrive next weekend. No new tropical development is expected in the next seven days.
A Brevard County school in Florida was forced to cancel classes on the first day of school due to a power outage. All after-school activities were also canceled, but officials expect a normal school day to resume tomorrow.
A 2-year-old child was killed and two other children were injured in a crash in Brevard County, Florida. The driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to flip over multiple times. The 2-year-old was ejected from the car and pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and the two other children, ages 5 and 7, were belted in but sustained minor injuries. The incident is still under investigation.
An 8-year-old boy was killed and several others were injured in a wrong-way crash on US-192 in Brevard County, Florida. The crash occurred when a Kia Forte traveling in the wrong direction crashed into a Honda Accord. The driver of the Kia, a 31-year-old woman, and three children were in the car at the time of the accident. The boy, who was not wearing a seat belt, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Honda suffered minor injuries, and the Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
Local businesses in Brevard County, Florida, are preparing for the Axiom Space Ax-2 mission on Sunday, which is expected to draw large crowds. Coconuts on the Beach in Cocoa Beach and Shiloh's Steak and Seafood in Titusville are popular spots for rocket launches, and having a good view for launches is good for business. Businesses in the area are paying attention to the schedules and staffing correctly to accommodate the expected increase in customers.
Brevard County in Florida is bracing for more hailstorms as severe and unsettled weather continues to develop. On Wednesday, a rare hailstorm hit West Melbourne and Palm Bay, leaving behind a partially collapsed roof and a flipped over RV, injuring a man and child. The National Weather Service has warned that the same severe weather, with hailstones, could happen again over the next several days.
A hail storm accompanied by strong winds caused damage to homes and properties in Melbourne, Brevard County. Homeowners in a mobile home park were dealing with the aftermath of the storm, with debris from other homes littering their yards and driveways. Some homes had their sun porches completely destroyed, while others had broken windows and hail damage to their cars. The hail piled up on roads and caused flooding in some parking lots. The cleanup is expected to take a while.
Severe thunderstorms in West Melbourne, Florida led to piles of hail in the neighborhood, with some hailstones as big as golf balls. Photos show a young boy standing on a massive pile of hail, hail covering a yard and the street, and a pile of hail in the bed of a pickup truck. Central Middle School in West Melbourne also shared photos of hail in their courtyard.
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for Central Florida, including Brevard County, with golf ball-sized hail expected. Videos and photos show the hailstorms causing damage to fences and covering highways and swimming pools. Residents are advised to stay indoors and take precautions during the severe weather.
Hail rained down on Interstate 95 in Brevard County, Florida, causing traffic to come to a standstill until the weather weakened. Central Florida was placed under a severe thunderstorm watch as the state braced for potentially intense storm coverage. The hailstones were estimated to be 3 inches in size, and some were almost Christmas-white in color. All of Central Florida was placed under a severe thunderstorm watch.