High Surf Advisory Updated
From
Daytona Beach
Sent
Thu, Dec 14 @ 3:49am
Description
High Surf Advisory issued December 14 at 3:21AM EST until December 17 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6
to 13 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning,
significant coastal flooding expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint
Lucie, Coastal Martin, and Coastal Brevard Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday afternoon. For the
Coastal Flood Warning, until 1 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Coastal roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses and some critical infrastructure
will be inundated. Significant shoreline erosion will occur.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion. 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.
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.
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