Witham Field Weather Advisories
FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 AM EST TUESDAY
WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. WHERE
Southeastern Brevard County in east central Florida
Eastern Indian River County in east central Florida
Northeastern Martin County in east central Florida
St. Lucie County in east central Florida
WHEN
Until 930 AM EST Tuesday. IMPACTS
Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. It will take several hours for all the water from the heavy rain that has already fallen to work through local drainage systems in urban areas. ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- At 914 PM EST, Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated additional downpours developing and moving over already saturated ground. - This replaces the existing Flood Warning. If heavy rain persists, additional Flash Flood Warnings may be required overnight. - Some locations that will experience flooding include
Port Saint Lucie, Palm Bay, Melbourne, Walton, Fort Pierce, Sebastian, Stuart, Vero Beach, Satellite Beach, Fellsmere, Indian River Shores, Malabar, Indialantic, Vero Beach South, Gifford, Winter Beach, Wabasso, Sebastian Highlands and Roseland. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. && LAT
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HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST TUESDAY
HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST TUESDAY
WHAT
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. WHERE
Coastal Saint Lucie and Coastal Martin Counties. WHEN
For the High Surf Advisory, until 3 AM EST Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 PM EST Tuesday. IMPACTS
Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Onshore winds and above normal tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. &&
FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. WHERE
A portion of east central Florida, including the following areas, Indian River, Martin, Saint Lucie, Volusia, Okeechobee and Brevard. WHEN
Through Tuesday morning. IMPACTS
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Heavy to extreme rainfall has occurred over coastal portions of east central Florida today. Any additional rainfall overnight may exacerbate ongoing flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
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