Coastal Flood Warning Issued
From
Daytona Beach
Sent
Mon, Oct 2 @ 4:04am
Description
Coastal Flood Warning issued October 2 at 3:11AM EDT until October 2 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, moderate coastal
flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
and rough surf. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal
flooding expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint
Lucie, Coastal Martin, and Coastal Brevard Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late
tonight. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this
afternoon to 4 PM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Coastal roads may be closed. Flooding of low- lying
lots, parks, and roadways near the shoreline. Rip currents can
sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Coastal flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in
the warned area should be alert for rising water, and take
appropriate action to protect life and property. If travel is
required, do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth.
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.
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.
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